But once you get your doormat home, its primary purpose is to keep dirt out of your home.

Luckily, it’s very easy to clean your doormat.

It only requires three items and 15 minutes of your time.

Brown doormat with white shoes on top and behind houseplant

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Why Clean Your Mat?

Your doormat plays host to every shoe and paw that’s ever stepped through your door.

As a result, it harbors everything fromallergensto road dirt to bits of rotting leaves and mulch.

Materials for cleaning a doormat laying on tan carpet and brown doormat

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If you have pets, the doormat may even house ticks or fleas.

Regular cleaning can ensure that you keep the dirt and debris to a minimum.

Be sure it is long enough to walk on with both shoes before going into your home.

Brown doormat being shaked by hand to remove dirt

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Do check the manufacturer’s directions before using anything other than a vacuum to clean your mat.

Black vacuum hose passing over brown doormat for deeper cleaning

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Baking soda sprinkled on brown doormat and brushed through to remove odors

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Brown doormat washed down with garden hose

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Mild dish soap added to tough spots on brown doormat

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