Doormats are a simple detail that can contribute a lot to how clean your home is and how the entryway looks in the first place. A house is not a home without one. There are many different types of doormats meant both for the outdoors and the indoors and you can easily pick the perfect one even if you have something specific in mind.

Coir door mats are made from coconut husks. That makes them completely natural and eco-friendly. Coir door mats are well-crafted, strong and thick, in one word perfect for your home. Instead of having and using mats made from toxic materials that have been through several chemical processes, you have the chance of choosing something safe both for you and for your surroundings. The coconut coir is considered to be the best organic material in the world and it’s widely used in the production of mats, brushes, mattresses, rope, nets etc.

Coconut coir is a renewable material and makes for doormats of amazing quality. A coir door mat will last you quite long, at the same time keeping dirt and water away from your home. The coconut coir mat suffers little to no damage over time. The resilient fibres don’t deteriorate easily from water or wet weather conditions but prevent bacteria from spreading as well as the build-up of mould. A door mat that isn’t water-resistant will get damaged fast and you’ll have to replace it with a new one quickly. And that isn’t the case with the coir mats.

Compared to other types of mats, the coir mats are great at scraping dirt and particles from shoes that otherwise would end up on the floors of your house. Because of its efficiency, it should be your number one choice. Coir mats have a natural brown/caramel colour although they can be painted. They come in different shapes and sizes so that you can pick the ideal one for your entryway. You can even use the coir door mat around your house. They are great at capturing particles that otherwise cause allergies and reactions in people that are sensitive. Plus, the coir mats are super easy to maintain. All you need to do is vacuum them from time to time and clean the stains with water and soap.

Rubber scroll doormats can be made from rubber only or a combination of rubber and coil. Rubber is a waterproof material and can withstand heavy usage as well as wet conditions. It’s slip-resistant and very easy to maintain since it doesn’t stain.

People usually place the rubber or rubber coil mats outdoor, because they help in removing dirt from shoes. Mats made from rubber only are textured, have edges and an abrasive design which aids the dirt removal. The texture also makes them look cool and decorative.

Indoor mats are usually made from softer materials that have great absorbing properties and their main role is to absorb the left off moist from the shoe sole. People usually combine rubber mats with soft indoor mats to make sure no amount of dirt and moisture ends up on the floors inside the house.

Interior mats come in diverse colours and patterns and are easier to match with the rest of the decor. Most of them can be washed in a washing machine and are made either from natural (cotton) or synthetic (polyester) materials. Natural materials are better though. Cotton, for instance, is a great absorbent, a durable material that doesn’t wear off easily and it’s perfect for the occasion.

Decorative mats are rather unique and usually come in diverse prints and beautiful combinations of colours. Although they can be used as basic doormats, people use them for decoration both for the entryway and around the house. A decorative mat door or two can completely transform a room and make it seem more inviting. Decorative mats can even be customised and decorated according to your liking.

Decorative mats are quite long-lasting because they’re not exposed to diverse weather conditions, water, moist and sun rays. You can find a ton of different designs that will match the interior of your home perfectly.

Drainage mats have a special design that allows excess water or small particles to drain easily keeping the mat clean the whole time and making your cleaning job a lot easier. They’re usually made of rubber. Why are drainage mats convenient? Well, instead of having to thoroughly clean the mat and remove whatever is trapped in it, you can just pick up the drainage mat, remove/sweep the dirt underneath and return the mat in place again. Drainage mats are slip-resistant and come in diverse shapes and sizes, same as all the other mats.

Ribbed door mats also fall under the category of decorative mats. They are very carpet-like, made from thick materials that are usually woven together and are very resilient. Although it may not seem that way at first sight, ribbed mats absorb quite a lot of dirt and moisture, but you need to clean them frequently. You can do that with a vacuum cleaner, but most of them are machine-washable as well.

Ribbed mats are cost-effective and a popular choice for those that need a mat that looks good, performs well and is budget-friendly. Although cheap, you’d be surprised by the longevity of the ribbed door mats.

If sustainability is a deal-breaker for you, worry not because there are a lot of sustainable mats available to buy (aside from the coil mat) like those made from recycled polyester, reclaimed lobster rope, recycled cloth/cotton and bamboo to name a few.

Lobster rope, for instance, was initially used by fishermen but it was later banned because it caused damage to the water life. This resulted in an enormous amount of unusable rope that was repurposed and today it’s used mainly for the creation of authentic and colourful doormats.