When guests come over one of the first things people notice is the doormat. This is a good way to flaunt your personality and give a good first impression. Is it old? Funny? Elegant? This is often something people rarely think about, but the fact that people don’t think about it can say a lot about someone’s personality. A comparison would be what your shoes or clothing say about you.  These are all parts of our lives that say something about who we are, how we take care of our possessions and in-turn ourselves.

So what does your door mat say about you?  Are you stylish, comical, or do you not pay attention to those details.  It may be a lot of subliminal thinking but it all comes down to being a reflection of you. There’s a ton of different doormats out there and a majority of them can really make a statement about you. There’s some really sassy ones out there that you don’t see at a lot of people with these mats, but I bet you get a kick out of it when you do. There are also some really elegant door mats that can be up to 4 feet wide with a pretty monogram on them outlined with delicate borders.

Maybe it’s time to take care of these small details that show who we are.  A great place to look for that next accessory to your home is a click away.

We now have in stock Dust Star mats which are one of the most innovative mats to date. They are made using Microfiber technology which are known to accumulate and absorb more particles of dirt, dust and bacteria then any other known product available.

Positively charged microfibers will attract hair, lint and dust and control air pollution. These mats also hold three times more liquid then similar olefin mats.

Thickness: 1/2″

Fibers: 70% Microfiber and 30% Olefin

Backing: Vinyl

Type of Mat: Wiper

Available Sizes: 2′ x 3′, 3′ x 4′, 3′ x 5′, 3′ x 6′, 3′ x 10′, 4′ x 6′, 4′ x 8′, 4′ x 10′

Roll Sizes: 3′ x 60′, 4′ x 60′, 6′ x 60′

Uses: Heavy traffic areas, Hospitals, Schools, Restaurants, Factories, Medical Clinics, Dentists, etc

Dust Star is truly one of the most unique mats that we sell. If you have used Microfiber products before, surely you will have been impressed with the results. This powerful new technology creates a mat that can control dust and air pollution like no other. Also, their unique ability to hold large amounts of water is extremely useful.

Some of our customers have been asking for Coco Mats in other colors besides the natural brown.

We now have colors available in the 5/8″ size (only 5/8″ are in color). The following colors are available:

These mats look very attractive and are great for restaurants, shops, hotels, apartment buildings and more. Here is a picture of a coco mat in the natural color outside of a hotel lobby:

The colored coco mats are available in the following sizes:

• 18″ x 30″
• 24″ x 36″
• 26″ x 42″
• 36″ x 36″
• 36″ x 48″
• 36″ x 60″
• 36″ x 72″
• 48″ x 72″
• 60″ x 60″
• 60″ x 72″

If you would like a plain custom cut coco mat then you can order them as well. We also have Coco Rolls which are 6.5 feet wide and 33 or 40 feet long depending on which width you order. This is great if you want to cut your own mats to use for a large area. The rolls have a vinyl backing which prevents them from slipping or shedding.

To get a quote on non-standard sizes of coco mats just give us a call at 866-566-1921.

Save 25% on 3 categories: Personalized Mats, Heated Mats & Magic LED Mats.  Our 3 day Black Friday sale is on from now until Nov 26. Why not give a mat or two as a gift this year?

• LED mats are fun gifts for children
• Heated mats are great gifts for office workers and the elderly
• Personalized mats are a nice gift for neighbors, coworkers, clients and more…

Save NOW by ordering on our site and using the coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY to get your 25% savings.  We have some beautiful Holiday LED Mats with built-in motion sensors, surprise your holiday guests this year!

Health and safety enforcers have met their match in the form of a nun.

Sister Christine, a Roman Catholic nun, has campaigned for residents in the area since the 1980s

Sister Christine Frost told workers who tried to take away her neighbours’ doormats and cut down their washing lines to tackle anti-social yobs instead.

They even impounded children’s bicycles chained to railings and pulled down hanging pot plants, all in the name of health and safety.

Their actions angered Sister Christine, a Roman Catholic nun, who has campaigned for residents in the area since the 1980s.

She said: “It’s Big Brother gone mad.

“They cut washing lines and removed security gates and bikes, including at least one child’s bike.

“They even took away hanging plant pots from walls and residents’ doormats.”

The Irish-born nun, who lives in the area added: “To focus on this ridiculous thing about washing lines and doormats is quite stupid when there is anti-social yob behaviour they should be dealing with.

“If they don’t want us hanging out washing in view of Canary Wharf they should buy us all tumble dryers.”

On Tuesday, scores of residents led by Sister Christine held a protest meeting demanding that their doormats, washing lines and bicycles be returned. Hours later, bosses at Tower Hamlets Homes apologised and explained that they were following what they thought was guidance from the Fire Brigade.

One resident, who did not want to be named, said: “They came mob-handed with police to take away our washing lines, doormats, pot plants and bikes.

“Anything that wasn’t nailed down – and even stuff that was – they wanted to take away if they thought it was a health and safety hazard.

“Nobody could believe what they were doing.”

Tower Hamlets Homes said the aim was to “carry out tenancy enforcement work including the removal of washing lines, bikes and other obstructions as a landlord to keep residents safe”.

Jonathan Gregory, the chief executive, said: “I’m sorry about this. We don’t want to cause offence.”

He said the health and safety measures were now “on hold” and a team of workers would start talks with residents of the estate in the coming weeks.

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/

Coco Mats N More has a brand new collection of coir doormats with all your favorite Disney characters just in time for Spring!  These cool doormats are sure to impress kids and Disney fans everywhere with their colorful and inviting designs.  You can choose your coir mat design from a variety of ever popular Disney characters and stories like the beloved Mickey Mouse, Tinkerbell, Winnie The Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Toy Story and a lot more.

These doormats make a great gift and are also perfect for decorating the entrance to your home for any Disney themed party!

Here are some of the Disney Doormats available at the Online Doormat Store:

Tell us which one YOU like the best and win one of these doormats!!  Contest ends on Friday, March 26th. Visit http://www.couponingtodisney.com/2010/03/22/giveaway-win-a-disney-mat-from-cocomats-n-more/ to enter this contest!

UPDATE – April 5

Congratulations to Elizabeth M on winning the Disney Doormat Giveaway.  Elizabeth selected the Welcome to my Castle doormat as her prize.  Thanks to everyone who entered the contest.  Stay tuned for our next contest in a few weeks!

We know its a little late – but we wish you and your families a very Happy New Year from all of us here at Coco Mats N More.

We hope some of the recent changes we have made will improve the speed of our website… and we apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered during this time.

2010 is going to be a big year for us as we will be adding several new products and categories to the store. And of course.. we will continue to strive to make your satisfaction our number one priority.

Thank you for being our customer!

One of our customers found this article and emailed it to us. What a ridiculous ban! Of course you have to be careful to ensure that your doormats don’t cause a tripping hazard, but banning doormats is really pretty silly. What next banning coffee tables as you might trip over that as well in case of a fire?

Here is an excerpt from Telegraph.co.uk:

Council officials claim that if people have to evacuate the properties in the event of a fire they could trip over the obstacles.

Annette Ball, a grandmother who lives at Port Vale Court, said the rules were ridiculous.

She said: “We’ve tried to make our porches homely, but we’re not even allowed to have a picture on the wall.

“We are going to officially appealing against these new rules.”

The fire regulations came in a year ago, but the latest inspection by Stoke City Council left them with a number of concerns.

John Daniels, the council cabinet member for housing and neighbourhood services, defended the decision.

He said: “Fire regulations that apply to places like Port Vale Court are becoming more stringent every year.

“Our most recent inspection of these premises showed that items such as pot plants and carpets in the foyers did not comply so we have asked for these items to be removed to make the building safer.”

Fiona McEvoy, spokesman for council and taxpayer watchdog the Taxpayers’ Alliance, said she could not believe the ban.

She said: “Councils should concern themselves with providing vital public services rather than interfering with the lives of good, honest people.

“Public money should be spent on thins we really need, not bizarre health and safety whims.”

We have made a lot of improvements to the online store Coco Mats ‘n More with your help and feedback.  We have lots to tell you about what we are working on and the new products that we have added and how we want to seek your feedback.  We will be using this blog to write about our company and products and will be following your comments.

As you can see, we have a great collection of indoor mats, outdoor mats, custom logo mats, coco mats, funny doormats, recycled rubber mats, cricket mats and a lot more. Over the course of the next few months you will be seeing a lot more products added to our site – including a Green Eco-friendly products category.  We are also working on a cool custom doormat tool that will help you design your doormat right on our website!  Please do continue to send us your feedback and comments about our site and what products you would like us to carry.

Before we wrap up our first blog post, we just want to thank all of you who have bought our products in the past several years.  We really appreciate your business. We hope you are happy with your purchase and the service you received.