“Question: What’s the best kind of dirt? The kind that stays outside!
85% of contaminants are brought into the home in the first four steps! The Norwex Entry Mat features super-thirsty microfiber and stiff polypropylene bristles, so dirt and other pollutants get trapped in the mat instead of being tracked into your home. You can use the Norwex Rubber Brush or a hand-held vacuum to keep it looking fresh between washings. When it’s really dirty, it can be tossed in washing machine and air-dried.”
Hmmm. Dirt and pollutants getting tracked into the home in the first four steps? I don’t know that I have ever cared, or ever will. I like the outside. So, I’m okay with some of it being inside!
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I love what Norwex is trying to do, but here’s the low down on this product:
For a front entry mat, it’s just too small!
This entry mat isn’t even as wide as the door you will want to put it in front of!
I didn’t want it, because I have a mudroom, so shoes don’t enter my house. And, I thought it was still much too small for a door mat in my mudroom.
My sister had just moved into an apartment with a very small, tight entrance, so we thought it’d be perfect for her. Except, it ended up being used under the kitty litter box to prevent the kitty litter from rolling around!
So, three households later, no one wanted it as an entry mat!
Here’s the mat in front of my door, on top of the one I already have, as a comparison
For a little mat, it’s just too expensive!
$59.99. For a really small mat. That makes me gasp. I just would not consider paying that much for any mat. Unless, perhaps, it complimented me every time I stepped on it:
It sheds when it’s laundered
When washed, there’s lots of fluffy pieces stuck to it that take a while to get off, on account of the bristles embedded in the mat.
I think it’s a wee bit ugly…
… after it’s been used for a while. I know this is completely subjective and probably a little vain, but still, I think it’s a point worth making. The mat looks really nice when you first lay it on the ground. It’s fluffy. It’s clean. It’s not covered in lint. But very quickly, it’s ‘beauty’ fades. It becomes matted, the dirt really shows on it, and if you wash it, it gets very linty. To see my point, compare the 2 above pictures – new vs used. It just starts to look ratty. I know, I know, it’s a floor mat which is meant to catch dirt, but still… I like my dirt catchers to look attractive!
There is one thing I do like. Okay, two. Well, maybe three…
While I don’t have a ton of great stuff to say about this mat, I do like how soft its microfibre is. It’s interspersed with dark brown lines of short plastic pieces that are, in fact, good for wiping your shoes. So it wipes shoes AND can absorb wet stuff. So if that’s important for you, then great!
And while there is only one choice in colour, brown is a super-smart choice for an entry mat! I have ended up keeping this mat at the entrance of the hallway, so when you step from the mudroom into the house, there is another mat. When I pick the mat up and shake it out, there’s surprisingly large amount of little rocks that come out. And we’re not usually wearing our shoes when we step on it. So, it gets points for the handy feature of holding onto dirt.
I think that if you are in an apartment (small space), and you don’t have a large family using it (maybe if you’re single or just a couple?), this mat would really work for you!
I don’t have much to gush about this product, and it is just so highly priced, so I would give this product 3-stars.
Do you have the Norwex Entry Mat? What are your thoughts on it?
I agree it is too small and extremely pricey. I only bought when it was on sale. It does seem to help keep some dirt out, but quite a bit gets past it. I probably would not buy another one. I’ washing it rught now. Will see how that turns out.
I can here to see how to wash my mat. I beat it out then washed it. Omg. It was very dirty still. The hat water must have loosened things up. I can really tell it’s doing it’s job. Yes it’s pricey , a bit small and not cute. However, my floors are definitely less grimy
Thanks!
I had been in the market for two doormats. Searching for the perfect door mat for years, I kid you not. Then I discovered Norwex. My first order, I was ALL IN. I was happy when I saw the size of the door mat. Small, yet not too small. The brown mat for my front door and two (laid out side by side) at my back door. Just so happens that the lines go with my floor pattern. This mat holds lots of debris. I have noticed a decrease in the amount of debris, sand, dirt, and dog hair on my floors ~ thanks to the doormat. Works extremely well for dirty paws, wet shoes, bare feet and this family of four plus dog. . . . . the Norwex Door Mat is a door mat that keep my floors clean has and decreased my floor mopping needs. I highly recommend this doormat and encourage consumers to have realistic expectations. Looks aren’t the entire package. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Utilize the strengths of this mat to your benefit. Please wipe your feet before coming in 🙂 and Thank You 😉
I have one in front of my door as you come in from the garage to the kitchen. While I agree that it’s too small and ridiculously expensive, I absolutely LOVE that after I wipe damp/wet shoes on this mat, they’re dry. After a few swipes on this mat, I can step onto the linoleum without leaving wet footprints, a huge pet peeve of mine. I’m not a huge fan of either color, but it’s a mat that absorbs water and catches an amazing amount of dirt, color doesn’t matter. I’ve been wanting another one for my kitchen and one for my living room, but I haven’t been willing to pay the price again. Oh well.
I use mine on the inside in front of of the doggy door and have been pleasantly surprised at how well it does keeping the dirt and debris out of the house 🙂
Awesome!
I agree with it being too small, unattractive and too expensive but am incredibly surprised by what it prevents from being tracked in. I have 2 small children, and a dog and this has come in very handy at keeping things at the door.
I came to this site to see how to clean it. I washed it in the washing machine using Norwex laundry soap as this site recommended. It washed up very good. I washed it by itself. I had no lint issues. It has taken a long time to air dry. It looks fine after the washing. It is over priced but a bigger one would be even higher. I would recommend this product.
Thanks for the feedback, Dorothy!
I love, love the door mat but I do agree it could be bigger. The mat does now come in grey with the bristle part being black. I have one at my upper deck door and one at my garage door entrance. It is surprising the amount of dust/debris the mat catches. I vacuum between washing and so far have had no lint issues. I wash only the two mats together with Norwex Ultra Power Plus laundry soap. I would like to see a bigger mat in the future for my front door. This existing mat is just too small.
How is it working for kitty box mat? I have a HUGE problem with cats (I have 3) (no crazy cat lady jokes, ha) tracking litter, throughout laundry room. And I’m sorry but norwex mop is just not good at picking up cat litter! Rubber brush is, thi. But this is a never ending chore. Just wondering if cats don’t mind it under litter box, and if it’s soft enough for their paws?
Jackie, a lot of consultants find they like this mat in front of their kitty litter box, as the dark brown ‘plasticky’ parts grab onto the litter before it can roll away. It is not abrasive, so it is fine for their paws. This seems to be a very popular use for this mat!
I agree. If I had not won this I would never buy it. It is way too small. I have had it at my front door. It didn’t pick everything up. Maybe our feet are too big? I tried it in my garage. I couldn’t stand the clash of color. My garage floor is gray with black epoxy paint. Ugly color. What it did pick up, when I would shake it out, not all would come off. Looked like I never cleaned it. My next try is at my cat litter box. We will see.