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Description
Absorbs Up to 6 Litres of Water Per m² — Keeps Entrances Dry, Safe & Clean
Available in 5 colours · 4 sizes · Slip-resistant rubber backing · Reinforced border · Wheelchair friendly
Super Absorbent Entrance Mat | Waffle Scraper Surface | 6L/m² Absorption | 5 Colours | 4 Sizes
Wet weather, muddy shoes, and heavy footfall are a daily reality at UK entrances. This super-absorbent door mat is engineered to deal with all three at once. A dual-action design combines a raised waffle scraper surface — which physically removes mud, grit, and debris from shoe soles — with high-capacity absorbent pile underneath that soaks up to 6 litres of water per square metre before it needs cleaning. The result: dry floors, fewer slip hazards, and less mopping.
Trusted by schools, offices, NHS buildings, retail stores, care homes, and busy households across the UK. Particularly effective in autumn and winter when wet footwear is a daily problem from October to March.
Why This Mat Works Better Than Ordinary Door Mats
- 6 litres per m² absorption capacity — significantly higher than standard entrance mats, which typically absorb 1–2 litres. On a wet day, this means the mat stays effective through hundreds of entries before becoming saturated
- Dual-action waffle scraper surface — the raised grid pattern does two jobs simultaneously: the ridges scrape mud and grit from shoe soles while the valleys capture and hold the debris, keeping it away from foot contact zones
- Slip-resistant rubber backing — the mat stays firmly in place on smooth hard floors without adhesive. No curling edges, no migration, no trip hazard from the mat itself
- Reinforced border — the bound edge prevents fraying, maintains flat lying even with wheeled traffic, and creates a smooth transition from mat to floor — wheelchair and pushchair friendly
- Machine washable — rinse with cold water or put it through a domestic machine wash when cleaning is needed; the mat returns to full effectiveness once dry
- 5 colour options — Charcoal (most popular for commercial), Oat, Blue, Brown, and Red; all colours are colourfast and UV-stable for covered outdoor use
Product Specifications
| Water Absorption | Up to 6 litres per m² |
|---|---|
| Surface | Raised waffle scraper pattern |
| Function | Moisture absorption + dirt scraping (dual action) |
| Backing | Slip-resistant rubber |
| Border | Reinforced bound edge |
| Wheelchair Friendly | Yes — low profile reinforced border |
| Colours Available | Charcoal | Oat | Blue | Brown | Red |
| Cleaning | Vacuum, rinse with cold water, or machine wash |
| Suitability | Indoor & covered outdoor use |
Size Guide
| Size | Best For |
|---|---|
| 60cm × 90cm | Residential front door, small office doorway, salon or boutique entrance |
| 80cm × 120cm | Standard commercial entrance, school side door, office reception |
| 90cm × 150cm | Wide commercial entrance, retail store, NHS reception, double doorway |
| 120cm × 180cm | Main commercial entrance, school or academy front door, large lobby |
Colour Guide
- Charcoal — deep grey. The most popular commercial colour. Conceals soiling effectively between cleans. Suits offices, schools, NHS buildings, and any professional entrance
- Oat — warm neutral cream. Ideal for residential properties, hotels with light stone flooring, spas, and premium retail where a warmer feel is desired
- Blue — mid blue. Perfect for NHS and healthcare, schools with blue branding, sports facilities, and any space with a blue colour scheme
- Brown — warm mid-brown. Suits traditional properties, estate agents, pubs, and rural or agricultural settings
- Red — classic red. High visibility, makes a statement. Works for retail entrances, hospitality venues, and anywhere a bold welcoming colour is appropriate
Where This Mat Performs Best
Schools and academies — children generate enormous volumes of muddy wet footwear traffic. The 6L/m² capacity means the mat remains effective through morning arrival, lunch, and end of day without reaching saturation.
Offices and commercial buildings — keeps reception floors dry during wet commutes. Charcoal colour maintains a professional appearance even on the heaviest wet weather days.
Care homes and NHS buildings — the low-profile reinforced border is wheelchair and mobility aid friendly. Machine washable for hygiene compliance. The slip-resistant backing means zero mat movement on clinical hard floors.
Retail stores — wet footfall in retail means slippery floors, liability risk, and a poor first impression. This mat deals with all three at the doorstep. Available in red or blue to complement retail branding.
Residential homes — particularly effective in hallways and utility rooms in autumn/winter. The waffle surface traps the mud that would otherwise be walked through the house; the 6L capacity handles the wettest weather without needing daily wringing out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does it need cleaning?
Vacuum weekly and rinse or machine wash monthly under normal use. On very wet days, the surface debris can be shaken out and the mat left to drain before returning to use. The mat will signal it needs cleaning when the waffle surface looks visibly full rather than open.
Does the rubber backing mark hard floors?
No. The rubber backing is designed to grip without leaving marks on tiles, vinyl, laminate, or stone. If the mat is left in one position for extended periods on certain floor types, check occasionally — as with any rubber-backed mat.
Is it suitable for outdoor use?
It is suitable for covered outdoor areas — porches, canopies, covered entrances. It is not designed for fully exposed outdoor use where it would be rained on directly and left permanently wet.
What is the reinforced border?
The border is a bound, finished edge that prevents the mat from fraying at the cut edges, keeps the mat lying perfectly flat (even under wheeled traffic), and creates a smooth very low profile transition from mat to floor — meeting accessibility requirements for wheelchair and mobility aid users.
Can I use it in a matwell recess?
Yes — the mat can be dropped into a shallow recess, but note that standard matwells are designed for 17mm thick mats. Check your matwell depth before ordering. For a precise recessed fit, our Matwell Frame products are designed for 17mm coir and barrier mats.
