How do you get sand out of a coir mat?

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A coir mat is an excellent choice for wiping dirt off your shoe soles. It’s no surprise that a coir mat is a type of dirt trapper mat. In addition to catching twigs, stones, and other coarse debris, a coir mat is particularly effective at absorbing sand. That’s great because it keeps sand from spreading throughout your home. But how do you remove sand from a coir mat?

Before diving into the details, it’s important to note that modern coir mats cannot be beaten or shaken out as older mats could. This is because traditional coir mats weren’t finished with the “hard backing” that we now see. While the hard backing prevents dirt from getting underneath the mat, it has a downside: the backing can crack if mishandled.

Our most popular coir mats:

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Moisture absorption

0/5

Dirt absorption

2/5
Custom size coir mat - 17mm Black
4.75/5
(31 reviews)
From: 32,38
Color: Black
Black coconut mat
17mm thin coconut mat
Can absorb a lot of sand
Brushing action through coconut fibers
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Moisture absorption

0/5

Dirt absorption

2/5
Custom size Coir mat - 17mm Natural
4.73/5
(98 reviews)
From: 26,65
Color: Natural
17mm thin coconut mat
Natural look
Can absorb a lot of sand
Brushing action through coconut fibers

Coir mat as a dirt eliminator

The stiff fibers of a coir mat effectively scrape dirt and grime off your shoe soles, allowing you to step onto the floors of your hallway, kitchen, or workspace with clean shoes. Depending on the weather or outdoor conditions, dirt can accumulate quickly after a day of wiping feet. Larger debris remains on the surface, while grains of sand settle between the fibers of the mat. While not immediately visible, a significant amount of sand can build up over time. To keep your coir mat functioning optimally and to extend its lifespan, it’s essential to regularly remove sand from the mat.

How to remove sand from a coir mat

Regular vacuuming will remove some of the sand particles from your coir mat, but not all of them. To tackle this, in addition to vacuuming, periodically brush your mat with a stiff brush to loosen and remove sand particles. Another effective method is to place the mat upside down and gently tap the back. Gravity will help dislodge dirt and sand from the fibers, leaving your mat clean and ready to trap dirt again.

Our most popular coir mats:

Kokos_zwart_bovenaanzicht_DAH

Moisture absorption

0/5

Dirt absorption

2/5
Custom size coir mat - 17mm Black
4.75/5
(31 reviews)
From: 32,38
Color: Black
Black coconut mat
17mm thin coconut mat
Can absorb a lot of sand
Brushing action through coconut fibers
Kokos_naturel_bovenaanzicht_DAH

Moisture absorption

0/5

Dirt absorption

2/5
Custom size Coir mat - 17mm Natural
4.73/5
(98 reviews)
From: 26,65
Color: Natural
17mm thin coconut mat
Natural look
Can absorb a lot of sand
Brushing action through coconut fibers

Coir mat that fits your entryway

A clean coir mat is a joy! You can confidently wipe your feet on your beautiful coir mat. Plus, it’s a thin coir mat, which was an important criterion for you when choosing a doormat. Everyone has their personal preferences when it comes to doormats.

Custom-made coir mat

You can place a coir mat directly on your floor or recess it on a crawlspace hatch. While it’s essential for a recessed doormat to fit perfectly, you can also opt for a custom-made coir mat to lay across your floor—for example, to span the entire width of your hallway. However, keep in mind that a coir mat is less suitable for direct placement on a PVC or resin floor. This is due to the rubber backing, which contains plasticizers. These can cause a chemical reaction with the floor, leading to unsightly and permanent discoloration.

In short, a coir mat is an excellent choice for a doormat. With proper maintenance, you’ll enjoy it for years to come.

Tip: Check out our blog on finding the perfect coir mat for your front door and how to clean your coir mat.

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When do I need a non-slip undermat?

The anti-slip undermat can be used when the mat is placed on a smooth surface. The mat has a standard size of 60x60cm, but can easily be cut to the desired size with scissors.

If the mat is larger than 60x60cm, multiple anti-slip undermats can be used.

Rubber filling mat

Is your mat going to be in a recess or is there a crawl hatch that is deeper than the floor? Then our rubber filling mat offers a solution. These filling mats are made of recycled granulate rubber, which is very sustainable!

Need an undermat?

Measure the depth and dimensions of the recess to determine the height to be filled. It is possible to stack multiple filler mats on top of each other to get the right height.

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The Dimension anthracite outdoor mat is a custom-made outdoor entrance mat made of yarns that effectively remove dirt from your soles. The advantage of these yarns is that they do not absorb moisture, so the mat can be left outside in all weather conditions. The mat has a thickness of 11 mm and gives a chic look. Because there is no so-called nap in the mat, the length and width can be turned as desired.

When do you need a cutting knife?

Use the Mattigo cutting knife to cut out the corner of the threshold or door frame from the mat so that the mat fits perfectly in the space where you have designed it.

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