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Best doormats: easy-to-clean mats for indoor and outdoor use
Create a warm welcome but leave dirt at the door with our pick of the best doormats to suit all homes and budgets.
By Laura Cooke | Last updated Aug 19, 2025
Unsung hero of the home, but just as important to house hygiene as the very best vacuum cleaner, the humble doormat works overtime to keep Mumsnetters’ kitchen floors free from paw prints and the remains of the school football field. It’s not a particularly glamorous shopping prospect, but finding a good doormat can improve your life, keep your floors dirt-free (so you won't have to break out your best carpet cleaner as often), and will serve you faithfully for many years.
A great doormat doesn’t come cheap, and spending £50-odd on something that’ll be regularly stepped on understandably requires a bit of extra reassurance. That’s where we come in. We’ve traipsed our muddiest wellies across the Mumsnet forums to find the very best doormats our users are evangelical about. We then also combed through authentic consumer reviews and expert picks to find more top picks you can trust.
Best doormats at a glance
Best overall: Turtle Mat Olive Design Doormat | Buy now, £60
Best budget: JML Magic Carpet | Buy now, £12
Best colourful doormat: John Lewis Tiger Coir Doormat | Buy now, £15
Best outdoor doormat: JVL Coir Doormat | Buy now, £10
Best indoor doormat: Dunelm Marvel Mat | Buy now, £35
Best for trapping dirt: Hug Rug Bee 2 Washable Doormat | Buy now, £45
Best for pets: Dog Gone Smart Dirty Dog Doormat | Buy now, £49
Best for wooden floors: Aoonby Non-Slip Doormat | Buy now, £35
Best absorbent doormat: Lakeland Microfibre Doormat | Buy now, £20
Best doormat overall
Comes in a range of appealling designs, from cartoon foxes to florals
Machine washable
Not cheap - but many Mumsnetters would say it's worth the investment
Key specs
Price: £60 | Size: 60x85xm | Material: Cotton and multi grip | Suitable for indoors/outdoors: Indoors
What Mumsnet users say
Beloved by Mumsnetters, Turtle Mat rugs are nothing short of miraculous when it comes to collecting dirt, absorbing moisture and staying put. Available in a range of patterns and sizes, we like this olive design from their Dee Hardewick collaboration, but there are lots of plain and printed options to choose from. Turtle Mats are machine washable (but leave out the fabric conditioner as it reduces absorbency) and have a non-slip, non-marking MultiGrip backing - plus they last for literal decades. That’s why they’re our pick for the best doormat.
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Best budget doormat
Budget-friendly
Thin, but super-absorbent
If you are looking for something stylish, this is not the doormat for you
Key specs
Price: £12 | Size: Various | Material: not stated | Suitable for indoors/outdoors: Both
Good quality doormats don’t usually come cheap. That’s why we're so impressed with this Magic Carpet from JML. At around £12, it’s a fraction of the price of other quality doormats, but it punches above its weight in terms of absorbency. Thanks to its super-absorbent fibres, it sucks up moisture and retains dirt like magic. While it’s not going to win any beauty contests, it’s a great option if you’re in need of an ultra-thin or ultra-bargainous doormat.
Best colourful doormat
Stylish design
Nice price
Made from tough, hard-wearing coir
Indoor use only
Key specs
Price: £15 | Size: 75 x 45 x 1.6cm | Material: Coir and PVC | Suitable for indoors/outdoors: Indoors
Featuring tigers and a colourful dotty print, this coir pile doormat is as practical as it is pretty and will set a stylish scene in your entrance hall. It's thick and hard-wearing and the tough coir is great at preventing stray flecks of mud and dirt from being traipsed into your home. If you're a fan of animal print but shy away from full leopard in the home, this is a subtle way to add the look to your interiors.
Best outdoor doormat
Hard-wearing - can cope with pretty much anything you throw at it
An eco-friendly choice
Not suitable for machine washing - you'll be in danger of ruining your washing machine if you attempt it
Key specs
Price: £10 | Size: 40x70cm | Material: Coconut hair and latex | Suitable for indoors/outdoors: Both
A classic coir mat can be used indoors or out. Its scratchy surface is excellent for scraping muddy wellies on, and this hard-wearing, latex-backed one from JVL is tough enough to withstand all weathers. As well as being ready for anything, coir mats like this one are the eco-friendly choice too. Made from coconut hair and natural rubber latex, you can actually compost it when you’re finished with it.
Best indoor doormat
Machine washable for easy cleaning
Various sizes available
Larger sizes can be pricey
Key specs
Price: from £18 | Size: Various available | Material: Cotton and latex | Suitable for indoors/outdoors: Indoors
What Mumsnet users say
With its brilliant non-slip backing and soft, carpet-like pile, Dunelm’s Marvel Mat blends right in with your decor. There are lots of patterns available - from modern geometric designs to shaggy block colours, these mats can be placed by doorways, but won’t look out of place elsewhere in the house. They stay put, thanks to their latex backing, and save your floors from anything your pets or family members might traipse in.
Best doormat for trapping dirt
Easy to clean - can be vacuumed and machine washed safely
Lovely design
Can't be used outside - these bees need to be kept indoors
Key specs
Price: £46 | Size: 85x65cm | Material: Cotton microfibre, recycled tyres | Suitable for indoors/outdoors: Indoors
What Mumsnet users say
Soft and hard-wearing, Mumsnetters love Hug Rugs for their super absorbent powers. Keeping mud and dirt out of your home, left to dry they can be hoovered clean, and occasionally chucked in the washing machine. We like this cute bee pattern - 10% of its sales go to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust - but darker colours will hide dirt more effectively.
Best doormat for pets
Super-absorbant - great for soggy doggies
Reduces bad smells
Available in a range of sizes and colours
Only suitable for indoor use
Expensive
Key specs
Price: £49 | Size: 89x66cm | Material: Microfibre | Suitable for indoors/outdoors: Indoors
What Mumsnet users say
With its long microfibre pile that dogs will love to roll on, this Dirty Dog Doormat from Dog Gone Smart can hold a staggering seven times its weight in moisture. In addition to its usefulness as a doormat, it can be used in the car, to line crates and as a food mat. The smart fabric contains antibacterial properties which work to reduce smells, making this an all-round winner for dog owners.
Best non-slip doormat
Stays put and doesn't travel
Doesn't get caught up when you open the door
Can't be machine washed - sweep or vacuum to clean
Key specs
Price: £35 | Size: Various available | Material: Polypropylene and rubber | Suitable for indoors/outdoors: Indoors
For a doormat that stays put and won’t mark or scratch your wooden floors, this one by Aoonby is great. Made from dense polypropylene and rubber, it won’t shed and can be swept or hoovered clean. It’s nice and thin, so it won’t get in the way of your doors opening, and it absorbs dirt and moisture well.
Best absorbent doormat
Affordable
Machine washable
For indoor use only
Key specs
Price: £20 | Size: Various available | Material: Microfibre | Suitable for indoors/outdoors: Indoors
What Mumsnet users say
Looking for a hardworking doormat that can withstand regular machine washing? Look no further than this microfibre number from Lakeland. Able to hold up to 750ml of grimy water, it’ll happily go in the washing machine as often as needed, dries quickly and looks as good as new. It has anti-slip backing so it won’t slide around, and it traps dirt like the best of them.
Should doormats be inside or outside?
It depends on the doormat. If you go on regular muddy walks, have dogs or kids, it certainly doesn’t hurt to have one of each.
What type of doormat is best for outside?
Tough coir mats are best for outside - their thick fibres are perfect for scraping the worst off muddy boots.
What type of doormat is best for inside?
An absorbent mat with a non-slip back is best for indoor use. Acting as a barrier between your floors and incoming feet (and paws), the soft fibres suck in moisture and trap dirt, protecting your floors and carpets.
What’s the best way to clean a doormat?
Once dry, most doormats can be hoovered or shaken outside to get rid of excess dirt. Every now and again, absorbent indoor mats can go in the washing machine - but don’t forget to leave out the fabric conditioner as this can damage the fibres, reducing absorbency.
What’s the best doormat to buy?
Turtle Mats are the best doormats to buy. They suck up water and trap dirt better than any of their competitors, and they last for years and years.
How we chose our recommendations
Because we know that there’s nothing like a real recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which doormats were rated by Mumsnet users. We then compiled a list of the best mats from Mumsnetter-recommended brands based on absorbency, practicality and value for money.
We then did some research across the wider web, looking at which doormats were recommended by expert review sites, and what customer reviews said about them too. For this, we consulted feedback left on top retailer websites including Amazon, Lakeland and Dunelm.
Having collated all that information, we picked the best doormats that we thought would make the best buys.
About the author
Laura Cooke is a Content Editor at Mumsnet, with a special focus on home care content.
Laura started writing Swears By articles for Mumsnet in 2021 and has recently taken over responsibility for floor care and laundry content. She writes buyers guides, including what to consider when buying a robot vacuum cleaner, cleaning articles and tests products, including the Henry Quick vacuum and the Beldray 60m Rotary Airer, to help Mumsnetters make informed choices when it comes to parting with their pennies.
Laura is also a freelance journalist and has written articles for publications including the Daily Mirror, the i, Metro, Stylist and Happiful magazine.
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