How to Look After Your Coir Doormat
So, how do you keep clean the very thing designed to catch all the dirt from your shoes? Great question! This isn’t your average doormat — it’s meant to bring a little happiness to your doorstep. With the right care, it’ll stay looking good for years to come.
We suggest adding your doormat to your regular vacuum routine (whether that’s daily… or monthly — no judgement here!). Since its job is to trap dirt, dust, and hair, vacuuming helps stop build-up on the surface and keeps the fibres looking fresh rather than flat or dull.
What we don’t recommend is picking it up and giving it a good shake. While tempting, this can damage the rubber backing and cause it to crack or split.
Remember, your mat can hold up to 10 times its own weight in water and debris — that’s a lot of pressure on just a few millimetres of rubber, especially with larger sizes. When moving your mat, always lift it with two hands or gently roll it up to avoid putting strain on one area.
Rain & Water
Your doormat’s main role is to catch rain, dirt, dust, and debris before they make it inside — and coir is excellent at doing exactly that. Because it absorbs so much moisture, the fibres may naturally darken over time, particularly in areas exposed to frequent rain or heavy foot traffic.
To minimise uneven darkening, try to make sure the mat gets wet and dries evenly across its entire surface. For example, if one corner is regularly soaked by rain, place the whole mat out in the rain next time so all the fibres become evenly saturated. This helps prevent patchy or uneven colouring as it dries.
Due to the dense, absorbent nature of coir, drying can take some time. When possible, a couple of days in the warm Aussie sun should do the trick. It’s also a good idea to flip the mat over occasionally to dry the underside and the surface beneath it. While the fibres may not return completely to their original colour (much like white jeans after a puddle mishap — hello, 90s nostalgia), even saturation can noticeably improve the overall appearance.
Show it a little love — regular vacuuming and keeping it as dry as possible — and your mat will serve you well for years.
Finally, please keep in mind that coir is a 100% natural material. Variations in colour, fibre density, or the occasional small knot or coconut tuft are completely normal and part of its charm. While all our mats are carefully selected for quality, minor imperfections can still occur — after all, a few quirks make things (and people!) more interesting.