Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Important Facts about Doormats

By Dora Smith

Doormats are not an unfamiliar sight to us. They can be found in practically most homes and offices that we frequent. They predominantly serve two purposes; one is to accentuate the look of the house and the other is to trap dust and dirt before it enters the house. Normally, dust is trasmitted via shoes and sandals. Some people order doormats that have a custom message.

Doormats are important to many people because people do not want to spend a lot of time cleaning the house. The maxim "prevention is better than cure" holds true in this case. It is better to prevent dirt and dust from gaining its way into the house than battling with it once it has entered.

People spend millions of dollars, if not billions, a year on cleaning their home environments. This is done by vacuum cleaners, cleaning detergents, brooms, brushes and all manner of cleaning gadgets. This does not even mention the amount of time spent doing the cleaning and buying equipment such as air purifiers and humidifiers. Another added expense is hiring cleaners. This can also drastically add to the cost of cleaning.

Dirt acculmulating inside the house can be troublesome. It can cause sinus complication, nasal congestion, asthma attacks, nose bleeds, flu-like symptoms and even respiratory problems. This is because dust or dirt in the air or inside the house can harbor bacteria, germs, viruses, fungi and even pollen which cause a myriad of respiratory ailments.

There are different types of doormats. In the US, they are also called rags. One of the most common trends concerning doormats is customization.

That means we can expect to see door mats that look radically different from the norm. Others even quote from a famous person or a bible verse. Others are designed to fit as certain occasion such as Christmas. Such mats will spot the characteristic Santa Claus and the reindeer images.

Mats can be easily purchased at any large department stores such as Palais Royal, Wal-mart, Target, Bed, Bath and Beyond and such. These stores offer a variety of styles. There are the regular mats and custom one which have other messages. Home improvement stores such as Lowes also have excellent custom-made door mats to fit any occasion and any home. They are also highly affordable.

There are many doormat websites. These will ship the custom doormats to your door. They will also create it exactly the way you want. The companies can also design the artwork and impose a message of your specifications.

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