Tips on Stopping Dirt at the Door (Part Two)
Posted on January 17, 2012 by AnaCole in Cleaning, Home Improvement
In the first part, we explained how to stop the dirt, before entering your home, which are the best type of door mats, and where you can buy them. Now we continue with even more useful information on door mats and some tips on how to clean them in a right way.
Preventing grime from coming in, will make every day cleaning faster. After all, heading off a problem is much more easier than fixing it, once the damage is done. Read the advice of professional cleaners Strand and you will be able to outsmart the dirt and make your home a cleaner and better place to live in.
When buying a door mat, you must choose one, made from an appropriate material. It shouldn’t be very small or wider than the door itself, it’s also important that it doesn’t impede the door’s movement.
Floor mats are a good idea for spill-prone areas like the refrigerator, the kitchen sink, the bathroom and the toilet. Cleaning a mat is much more easier than cleaning the floor. Here is how to do this process in an easy and smart way.
Generally, door mats don’t acquire a lot of maintenance, all you have to do is take them outside and give them a good shake from time to time. Occasional vacuuming is also a must. In case your mat is really dirty, cleaners Strand recommend to wash it with warm water and dish washing liquid. Rinse after and leave to dry.
You can also make a different approach when cleaning and try an upholstery shampoo or dry or wet vaccum, in order to refresh your door mat. You need to be sure that the item is totally dry, before putting it back where it belongs, because wet mats can cause damage to your floor. Replace the mat when needed, , because it won’t do it’s job as well, once worn.
Another tip on stopping dirt at the door, is to reduce the number of used entries, both for people an pets. This way you will prevent the dirt to get to first base and you will spare yourself the cleaning after.
According to cleaners Strand, having a walk-off door mat and turning your home into a shoe-free zone is the best you can do to reduce the dirt that comes in. Taking all shoes off immediately after entering must turn into a habit. It is good to have decorative baskets for stashing the shoes, as well as house slippers for all guests, but make sure that they will never set foot outside and will remain clean.
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