Why Coir Mats are the Best Solution for Trapping Dirt

The Coir Door Mats are doormats made from coconut fiber, or coir. Coir comes from the outer husk of coconuts and is gathered from coconut farms located near coconut plantations. The husks are dried and pounded to extract the coir fibers, which are then woven or twisted together to create durable, interlaced mats. Coir mats can vary in thickness but typically range from 1/4 to 1 inch thick to provide sufficient cushioning underfoot.

Coir Mats Effectively Trap Dirt

Coir mats are highly effective at trapping dirt and other debris due to three key characteristics of coir fiber:

Absorbency

Coir fiber has a naturally hollow and porous structure that allows it to absorb 10-12 times its own weight in moisture. This absorbent quality enables coir mats to retain trapped dirt particles.

Fiber Texture

In addition to being hollow, coir fibers have a rounded, peg-like surface texture. This texture aids in gripping onto moisture, dirt, dust, and other particles that contact the mat.

Containment

Whereas some other doormat materials might allow dirt to smudge or spread further inside spaces, coir fiber's absorbency and texture work together to consolidate dirt in place. Dirt sticks within and between the absorbent coir fibers rather than slipping off or being tracked elsewhere.

Coir Mats are Durable and Long-Lasting

In addition to effectively trapping dirt, The Indoor Door Mats maintain cleanliness through a long usable lifespan. This durability stems from the inherent resilience of coir fibers.

Additionally, coir fibers resist damage from repeated wetting and drying. The hollow structure allows coir to absorb moisture without retaining it long-term. This prevents coir mats from cracking or becoming brittle like vinyl or rubber mats exposed to weather.

Coir Mats are Environmental Friendly

Coir fiber is a sustainable byproduct of the coconut farming industry. Unlike plastic-based mats, producing coir mats does not require use of petroleum or other non-renewable resources. The coconut husks used to make coir would otherwise be agricultural waste.

Once in use, coir mats need only occasional cleaning with regular vacuuming to remove trapped dirt. No harsh chemicals are needed since coir cleans easily with just water. This eliminates the use of toxic floor care products, providing an eco-friendlier entrance experience.

Coir Mats Make Entranceway Maintenance Easy

By serving as a highly effective dirt-trapping barrier right inside the doors, coir mats simplify maintenance of entranceway areas.

Where tracked-in dirt could otherwise be scattered across floors by shoes, coir mats consolidate soil and grime within their fibers. This prevents unwanted dirt from spreading deeper indoors, keeping other flooring surfaces cleaner for longer.

Regular vacuuming removes over 90% of trapped debris from coir mats within minutes. The mat's absorbent nature and flexible fibers allow for thorough suction cleaning. Heavier dirt can also be loosened with a quick spray from a hose.