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It’s difficult to select an outdoor mat that can weather harsh conditions and still retain its looks. Outdoor floor mats made at WaterHog Mats gives you the style and quality that you need, making us the best in the industry. Our outdoor floor mats are made with top-quality materials to build a long-lasting, beautiful product.
Why use WaterHog™ outdoor mats instead of coir outdoor mats?
While coir outdoor mats are undoubtedly popular, they have their disadvantages. Outdoor mats discolor easily because of exposure to sunlight and overuse. Coir mats are also more susceptible to mold. Our WaterHog ™outdoor floor mats provide significant UV protection and do not fade after of heavy use. Especially if you have a custom outdoor logo mat, it is essential that your image does not fade. Our outdoor logo mat would be absolutely color-fast, so you can be worry-free. Also, most of our outdoor floor mats use solution-dyed nylon that is sealed into either SBR or Nitrile rubber. This prevents mat shedding, a common occurrence with the coir based outdoor mat.
Is my outdoor mat safe?
To ensure safety, our outdoor mats have two basic anti-trip features. An SBR rubber border prevents trip hazards and stops water and dirt from leaking onto the floor. Also, an optional gripper backing stops the mats from slipping, a common reason for mat accidents. This option is ideal for hard surfaces, or on carpeting with loop construction. To ensure that your outdoor mats won’t get stuck in the door, they are custom made according to your measured door clearance.
Most mats in the entrance category are ½" or less. To measure your door clearance, take a used deck of cards and place the stack about 6" from the door in a near-closed position. Open the door slowly, allowing the bottom of the door to push off cards that are above the door’s base. Pick up the remaining cards and measure their height; the height of your remaining deck is the height of your door clearance. Make sure your mat is slightly shorter than this measurement.
Cleaning the Outdoor Floor Mat
An outdoor floor mat is exposed to a lot of dust and grime, and is susceptible to sunlight, rain and slush. Outdoor mats also bear the brunt of the highest traffic. To ensure that your floor mat is truly welcoming, make sure it is clean at all times. If you notice moisture, soil tracking or a darker color around your floor, pay immediate attention to it. An outdoor mat can be cleaned with a standard upright vacuum, a carpet cleaner or an industrial washing machine, depending on the type of your mat. You might have to take extra care while cleaning an outdoor logo mat, as certain areas might have light shades that you may have to wash carefully. Our custom-printed, outdoor floor mats respond best to a dry vacuum or wet vacuum process without harsh cleaners; this way, your logo can be preserved for years. Most mats will clean well with a simple hosing and drying. To know more about the best way for cleaning the outdoor floor mat, go to our website to find specific instructions for different types of floor mats.
How can you maintain the floor beneath the outdoor mat?
Many people wonder why the floor underneath the outdoor mats grows discolored. This discoloration is usually yellow or brown-colored and is typically caused by moisture. Moisture from the ground comes up through the floor until it reaches the floor surface; this moisture usually evaporates and goes unnoticed. The placement of a mat on the floor prevents this evaporation, and the trapped moisture causes the discoloration. This often happens when mats are placed at the entrance; every time the door opens, there is a slight temperature variation. The mix of hot and cold air will cause condensation, or sweating, around the entrance floor. To avoid this, remove the mat from its place for a couple of days. This will let the moisture escape, drying the area out and preventing further discoloration. Always make sure your mat is properly dried before you place it on the floor, because a damp outdoor mat is the most common oversight that causes discoloration.
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