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Coir outdoor mats are an all-natural, generally ecofriendly mat used to keep dirt outdoors and your indoors clean. They are made from a material called coir, which comes from coconuts. A coir door mat is easy to clean and is anti-microbial. These mats are also highly decorative and are made to be a part of your home décor. Coconut matting comes in a variety of styles to suit a wide range of tastes in decorations for the home. There are many reasons why coir outdoor mats are all-natural.
Coir outdoor mats are mainly comprised of coir fibers, while some of the coconut matting comes with a rubber or PVC backing. The rubber is generally derived from recycled, old tires from automobiles. A coir door mat is also a great product for the environment because it creates very little useless waste. Coir comes from coconut husks and is turned into a fiber after having been cured in water. The coconut industry leaves an abundant supply of these husks, which are considered a byproduct (“Coconut Fiber,” rolanka.com/gn/coirfacts.html). Coir outdoor mats use both a natural product as well as using up a material that’s a byproduct. This makes the mats an ecofriendly mat for your home entranceways.
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Coir Outdoor Mats
The article, “Coconut Fiber,” also notes that coir is the strongest of natural fibers on the market, as well as the most durable, as it is used for making many different types of products. Coir outdoor mats take on the strength and other properties of the coir fibers. The mats are durable and able to withstand foot traffic and the wiping of shoes onto their surface. A coir door mat can attract dirt within it by simply stepping on the mat or scraping shoes onto its abrasive fibers. After a while, dirt and dust will accumulate, but you will find that coconut matting is very easy to clean. All you need to do is simply shake it off and the dust will be freed. You can also use a garden hose to spray it down and let it sit in the sun to dry. Coir outdoor mats are anti-microbial as well. The outdoors is filled with germs, harmful bacteria and mold spores that can be tracked in on shoes. These mats do not encourage the growth of bacteria or mold and therefore can contribute to the hygiene of your home. Another great feature of coir outdoor mats is their wide range of available designs.
Coir outdoor mats are meant to be a complement to the theme of your home décor. Many different designs are available to match a wide variety of tastes. Some designs are funny with humorous words on them, while others might suit someone who loves gardening. Some coconut matting has a very elegant look to it to match a refined sense of taste. Another type of coir door mat may come with a rubber design that surrounds the fibers to simulate the look of wrought ironwork. This type of doormat would be great for anyone who wishes to bring a touch of elegance to his or her home.
Coir outdoor mats offer many great features. They are made of a durable material called coir, which is all-natural and ecofriendly. Brown coir is used in brushes, doormats, mattresses and sacking. A small amount is also made into twine. Pads of curled brown coir fiber, made by needle-felting, shaped and cut to fill mattresses and for use in erosion control on river banks and hillsides. Coconut matting is easy to clean and does not harbor bacteria or mold. You can just shake them it off or hose it down. A coir door mat can come in many different styles to match your home décor. Some are funny, while others are very elegant, and have a simulated wrought iron design around them made of rubber. All of these wonderful benefits of coir outdoor mats make them an excellent choice.
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