3 Outdoor Doormats You'll Wish You Never Bought

Super cute indoors.

Super soggy outdoors. Doormats made from natural fibers like coir, jute and seagrass are more likely to rot and shed over time when exposed to rain, ice, sun, and other harsh weather. This material is unreliable as an outdoor doormat.

Wait, rot? Yes, as in fall apart and create odors.

The problem is that natural fiber doormats are not fast-drying and therefore at risk of developing mold and mildew.

Wet soggy doormats smell like… wet soggy dogs. No offense to my Lab, Sunny.

I don’t think that’s quite the impression you were going for with that cute fiber doormat, right?

But, if you love them and want to use them as your outdoor doormat, just be ready to replace coir doormats every season.

Another thing to remember - the natural doormats often shed right from the beginning. Coir will continue to lose fibers over time and you’ll need to sweep them away regularly.

So, fine, you won’t get a cute outdoor doormat. Let’s get extreme and go with a rubber doormat.

Well, hold on a second.

Rubber is super durable, waterproof, and rugged. But rubber tends to develop cracks when exposed to freezing temperatures for a long time. It also gets super hot in the summer. Darker rubber mats naturally absorb heat.

And, frankly, they’re not that nice to look at.

As an entrance mat, rubber doormats do not create a friendly look. A good outdoor doormat should hold up well under extremely hot and cold temperatures while keeping your front door stylish and welcoming.

Another doormat that breaks down easily is the economy floor mat you find at major box stores and retail chains.

Have you seen one of those after a month of use?

Let’s just say that you get what you pay for - these guys show dirt and debris from the get-go. Plus, they are at risk of the old Soggy Doormat Syndrome (which, again, means mold).

In order to keep these box store doormats looking good you have to beat out the dirt. Lint, and debris that lingers on the surface even after vacuuming. This type of doormat tends to look dirty after even just a single use.

If you want to create a warm, approachable entrance, economy rugs are not the best choice of outdoor doormats.

So, what is the best outdoor doormat you should buy? We’re glad you asked.

Woven tightly from marine-grade polysteel rope engineered to tether lobster traps to buoys in the sea, Lobster Rope Outdoor Doormats can withstand all kinds of harsh weather elements - salt, sun, rain, and snow.

Lobster rope is a synthetic fishing rope, and does not rot like natural rope doormats. No fisherman would use a rope that can’t hold up to water!

Lobster Rope Doormats are never wet and soggy - this outdoor doormat will dry so quickly and stays fresh that you never have to worry about mildew, mold, or odors that other doormat materials often take on.

Just lift your Lobster Rope Doormat and sweep away all the dirt it caught. With its special “catch and release” weave, debris just passes so this outdoor doormat never gets bogged either. That means no more whacking against a wall! Simply shake it off or spray it down with a garden hose right at your door. The fast-drying mat can take it!

Lobster Rope Doormats come in many colors to complement any front door. These durable outdoor doormats are not just designed for beach cottages and lake houses.

They can easily brighten up and add charm to any entryway - no matter where you are and where you put this doormat. Added UV protection keeps these mats vivid for years.

With top-notch quality that lasts for years, these nautical rope outdoor doormats will keep you from replacing your front door rug over and over again.

An outdoor doormat that lasts for years, Lobster Rope Doormats are perfect for any entrance not just in one season but all throughout the year. They make an amazing housewarming gift, too!

Now that you’ve learned which mats should never be used as outdoor doormats, here’s our full guide on how you can choose the best front door mat for your home.