makeanentrance

The simple answer is as large as possible. Ideally you want a mat big enough that people can enter the house, and close the door behind them whilst still standing on the mat. This means that for those that don’t bother to stop and wipe their feet, and pets and children, there is maximum chance […]

Not necessarily. Think about when you have your hair cut. Very short hair styles are very firm and bristly whereas in a longer style the hairs tend to lie flat. Doormats are the same. For a doormat with the firmest bristles, choose a shorter pile.