How To Clean A Door Mat
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How To Clean A Door Mat
Clean A Door Mat. It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it. Find out how to clean a doormat properly. This give the perfect welcome to any visitor!
Step 1: You will need
- gloves
- a bucket
- detergent
- a cloth
- a stiff brush
- newspaper
Step 2: Prepare
Fill a bucket with hot water and add a little detergent. Take the bucket to the door mat
Step 3: Clean the floor
Carefully roll the mat up, keeping all the lose dirt on the inside. Wet a household cloth in the bucket of warm soapy water, use the damp cloth to collect up all the filth under the mat. This can get very dirty, take your time to make it as clean as possible
Step 4: Beat it
With it still wrapped up, take the mat outside. Shake it open and beat it with the brush or against a wall. You will be able to see the dirt and dust billowing out. Brush the mat vigorously with the stiff brush, this will loosen any stubborn particles. Keep going until no more dust falls away
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When replacing the mat put a couple of sheets of newspaper underneath it. This will collect much of the dirt, making it far easier to clean the next time