Doormat Cleaning Tips: When was the last time you thoroughly cleaned your doormat? a week ago? One month ago? Or maybe even longer? Door mats are most useful for us to keep our floor and feet clean and dry, yet we ignore this important thing in the house. Taking the time to clean the doormat may seem like a hassle, but due to dirty mats, the feet are not clean and then the dirt spreads from the floor and bed to the sofa and this can lead to many diseases. Therefore it is necessary to clean the doorstep regularly.

How to clean a dirty doormat?

Most doormats are easy to clean with dry vacuum cleaning as this removes most of the dirt and dust and also removes stubborn stains and marks. However, many times this is not enough, for this deep cleaning is required. The right way to deep clean depends on the type of doormat you have.

Doormats with rubber base

The trend of such door mats has increased a lot in the last few decades. Some of these mats can be washed in the washing machine, but before doing so, do read the cleaning instructions on the mat's packet. Usually, it can be cleaned with the help of mat cleaner, mild detergent, and water. To retain its colors, dry it in the fan instead of the sun.

Doormat made of rope

It is considered a traditional doormat which is usually prepared from coconut rope, it is very durable and absorbs water more and more. It can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. Apart from this, prepare a powder by mixing cornstarch and baking soda and then clean it with the help of water. You can also use a mild detergent.

Keep these things in mind regarding doormat cleaning

- Clean the doormat every week with the help of a vacuum cleaner, it will not cause dirt to accumulate.

- The easiest way to remove dust from the doormat is by knocking or shaking it.

Avoid using strong detergent to clean the doormat, instead, you can use baking soda.

- Must change your doormat every two years because everything has a fixed life.

(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on home remedies and general information. Before adopting it, do take expert advice. Kalamtimes does not confirm this.)

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