Is having a mat really important to us? Learn how useful mats can be and prepare to be surprised.

Aqua Trap Entrance Mats

Cleanliness is one of the most coveted and important thing for everybody. When customers choose a restaurant, cleanliness ranks at the top for fast-food destinations. (Restaurants & Institutions, 1994). And when asked, “What’s the first thing you look at when judging cleanliness?” the most popular first response of consumers was “Floors” (42%). (CDI Research, 1991). Hence, a doormat or an entrance mat can keep your entrances clean by trapping the dirt and preventing it from tracking inside the building.

Estes Entrance Matting

However, keeping these floor clean can be costly as well and it is estimated that 90% of building maintenance cost is labor.” (Cleaning Management). 39% of all custodial time is devoted to floor care maintenance. (National Executive Housekeepers Association) while proper matting alone can save approximately 200 labor hours in the average home per year. (Mr. Don Aslett, America’s #1 Cleaning Expert). Hence, it very vital to choose an entrance mat that can successfully stop the data from tracking inside as “A dollar spent keeping soil out of a building will save 10 dollars in removing the soil once it’s inside.” (Cleaning & Maintenance Management).

Orientrax Entrance Mats

Up to 24 pounds of dirt can be tracked in by just 1,000 people coming through an entrance over a 20-day work period. (ISSA). While the estimated cost of removing a single pound of dirt from a modern building can exceed $600. (International Sanitary Supply Association). Judging by this data, we can spend up to 21,600$ in removing dirt in a month from a modern building that has a traffic of up to 1000 people.

Without entrance matting, 1,500 people can remove 42% of the finish from the floor. (3M). 30% of the dirt tracked in is trapped in the first 3 feet of a typical mat, 85% of the dirt gets trapped within a 15-foot length of typical matting. (ISSA). Hence having an entrance mat is very important for keeping the dirt from tracking inside the building and trapping the dirt effectively without incurring the huge costs of cleaning up the flooring.

Custom car mats can be customized to fit nearly all car makes and models, and come in a ton of different styles to meet your taste. Coco Mats n’ More mainly has two different types of car mats, ones made from coconut fiber, and ones made from synthetic materials like polypropylene, both are great quality car mats.

The Coco Car mats are made from 100% natural coconut (coir) fibers that are found in the husks of coconut, making an environmentally friends, natural mat. Coco Car Mats have vinyl binding and heel pads which guarantee protection for shoes. Not only are these mats functional and good for the environment they are also stylish and come in a variety of different styles.

Both the coco car mats and the polypropylene mats don’t move around thanks to their nibbed backing on the bottom which also helps keep dirt and moisture from getting under the mats.

These car mats are available in 10,000 custom fit patterns to fit any car. They come in sets of two and four and can take 3 to 4 weeks to be custom cut and shipped out.

yoga is good for you

Yoga is extremely beneficial for the healthy body and healthy mind and to attain a perfect equilibrium of the body and mind. It helps in alleviating problems such as high blood pressure, respiratory problems, back pain, arthritis, weight management etc. It also assists in reaping spiritual and mental benefits by revitalizing and energizing one’s self, improving one’s outlook on life , and increasing self-awareness and energy levels.

We believe in the power of yoga and hence we are launching our new yoga mats at Cocomatsnmore.com. Our yoga mats are environmentally free and free from all chemicals, toxins, phtalates, heavy metal etc. These mats are very easy to clean, just wipe them with a warm cloth and a few drops of tea tree essential oil. These yoga mats with their gorgeous designs and and vibrant colors are sure to revitalize you after  a long hard day at work and prepare you for your strenuous session of yoga. All of our yoga mats are great for instilling life time values.

Gorgeous yoga mats

For instance, our Flower Power Yoga Mats are inspired from  the 60′s era and thus, has a message of ‘PEACE’ emblazoned on it. Steady Turtle Yoga Mats cautions you against rushing in life and teaches you to be slow and steady. Vinyasa Yoga Mats asks you to breathe with ‘BREATE ‘ emblazoned on it and offers magical mantra to your practice. Fish Dreams Yoga Mats asks you to be careful in what you wish for.

7 Chakra Yoga Mats assists you in finding poise and balance, and takes you to Charka Heaven. Our cat cow yoga mats effectively captures the cat cow yoga pose and can also act as a great art piece in your living room. Furthermore, origami crane yoga mats can offer you  a long lasting life full of prosperity based on the Japanese tradition that says folding 1000 cranes would give you this kind of life. Furthermore, kids yoga mats could inspire your kids to try yoga and will give them a chance to instil this healthy habit at an early age for themselves.

Hence, try this yoga mat the next time you do yoga and you will definitely love it.

Our elegant Black and White Polka Dots coconut fiber doormats were recently mentioned in the latest issue of HGTV magazine that hit stands this weekend.  To purchase this cool doormat visit http://www.cocomatsnmore.com/COCO-DOORMAT-WHITE-POLKA-DOTS

This doormat design is also available in Blue Polka Dots on a Green Background.

We love how the dark colors of the door and the doormat still have a fun look to them when you add the bright colors of the ferns and the light. This look would look great on a variety of different colors of houses and porches!

This isn’t the first time we’ve had a famous mat, our Bonjour Mat was recently featured in Southern Living Magazine too, check out pictures here.

Coco runners can be used for much more than in home decor. Take a look at how these  beach weddings featured this matting made from real coconuts to add to their summery ambiance:

The coco matting aids in helping the bridal party walk outdoors in heels as it adds extra grip that stone and sand don’t offer.

I think that the above photo features a bamboo mat but you could get the same effect by using a coco runner.

The neutral color of the coco matting pairs well with virtually any color combination you may have at your wedding or event.

Here’s two brand new pictures of our Coco Runners participating in a beach wedding near Chicago a couple of weeks a go:

Our coco runners are extremely durable and eco friendly. They are made from coconut husks which create an extremely resilient material, and can be used multiple times and continue to look great. We have Vinyl Backed 1 1/4″ Coir Runners which are a tad more durable, we also offer the non Vinyl backed runners that are 3/8″ thick, come in a variety of different widths and have the option of vinyl nosing to add a little bit of more durability to the coco matting.

Speaking of weddings, looking for a gift for an upcoming wedding? Why not a personalized doormat with their last name? They come in a ton of different sizes, colors, fonts, and borders and make for a sweet, personal, and unique gift the newlyweds will be sure to love.

ENTRANCES

FOYER

Recessed Installation

• Smart Step Arrow Trax
• Smart Step Decalon

Surface Installation

• Boulevard
• Encore
• Intermission
• Master Trax

INSIDE

Light Traffic

• Polynib
• Orientrax

Medium Traffic

• Orientrax
• Dante
• Opera
• Ovation
• Encore
• Intermission

Heavy Traffic

• Guzzler
• Portrait
• Opus
• Barrier
• Aqua-trap Matting
• Boulevard Matting
• Uptown Matting
• Estes Matting
• Dante
• Heritage Rib Matting

Oversized Entrances

• Arrow Trax Matting
• Decalon
• Master Trax Matting

Plant to Office

• Dante
• Arrow Trax
• Encore
• Boulevard
• Wayfarer
• Soil Guard
• Rubber Brush

OUTDOOR

• Prelude Matting
• Wayfarer
• Soil Guard
• Rubber Brush

PLANT ENTRANCE

• Dante
• Arrowtrax
• Encore
• Prelude Matting
• Wayfarer Custom Matting
• Rubber brush

COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDINGS

Cafeteria – Food Preparation

• Niru Versa/Knob Top Runner
• Cushion Tred
• Comfort Zone
• Cushion Ease Matting
• Niru Cushion Ease
• Niru Cushion Ease Solid

Computer/Copier – Anti-Static

• Cushion Stat
• Diamond Stat

Filing/Storage Area

• Razorback
• Blade Runner Matting
• Pebble Step Sof-Tred Matting
• Bubble Sof-Tred Matting
• Diamond Sof-Tred Matting
• Comfort-Eze Matting
• Marble Sof-Tyle

Hallways

• Dante Decalor
• Arrow Trax
• Estes
• Opera
• Intermission
• Ovation

Mail Room

• Razorback
• Blade Runner
• Bubble Sof-Tred
• Pebble Step Sof-Tred
• Superfoam
• Diamond Sof-Tred
• Marble Sof-Tyle

Water Fountain/Vending Area

• Dante Decalon
• Wayfarer (custom)
• V Groove Corrugated Runner

HOTELS/MOTELS/HOSPITALS

Cafeteria – Food Preparation

• Niru Versa/Knob Top Runner
• Cushion Tred
• Comfort Zone
• Cushion-Ease (solid)
• Niru Cushion Ease (solid)

Computer/Copier – Anti-Static

• Cushion stat

Concierge/Bell Captain

• Marble Sof-Tyle
• Superfoam
• Ergo Mat
• Diamond Top Interlocking

Exercise Room

• Weight Room Matting

Hallways

• Dante Decalon
• Arrow Trax
• Estes
• Opera
• Intermission
• Ovation

Nurse’s Station

• Razorback
• Blade Runner
• Pebble Step
• Comfortzone
• Marble Sof-tyle
• Diamond Top
• Superfoam

Pool/Health Spa

• Wayfarer
• Modular Lok-Tyle
• Safety Grid

Refreshment/Bar Area

• Niru Versa Top Runner
• Cushion Tred
• Comfort Zone
• Cushion-Ease
• Modular Lok-Tyle

Refrigeration/Admissions/Cashier

• Razorback
• Blade Runner
• Pebble Step
• Sof-Tred
• Bubble Sof-Tred
• Superfoam
• Cushion Dek

Water Fountain/Vending Area

• Heritage Rib
• Dante Decalon
• Wayfarer (custom)
• V Groove Corrugated Runner

INSTITUTIONAL/EDUCATIONAL

Cafeteria – Food Preparation

• Niru Versa/Knob Top Runner,
• Cushion Tred
• Comfort Zone
• Cushion-Ease (solid),
• Niru Cushion Ease (solid)

Computer/Copier – Anti-Static

• Cushion Stat
• Diamond Stat

Gyms & Weight Rooms

• Skate spike
• Weight Room

Hallways

• Dante Decalor
• Arrow Trax
• Estes
• Opera
• Intermission

Locker Room/Pool Area

• Wayfarer (custom)
• Modular Lok-Tyle
• Safety Grid

GROCERY/PHARMACY RETAIL

Cashier/Checkout Counter

• Razorback
• Blade Runner
• Pebble Step Sof-Tred
• Bubble Sof-Tred
• Diamond Sof-Tred
• Comfort-Eze
• Superfoam
• Marble Sof-Tyle
• Pebble Trax

Customer Service Desk

• Pebble Step Sof-tred
• Superfoam
• Bubble Sof-Tred,
• Diamond Sof-Tred
• Comfort –Eze
• Marble Sof-Tyle
• Pebble Trax

Butcher/Deli/Bakery

• Niru Versa
• Cushion-Tred
• Cushion-Ease,
• Comfort Zone
• Cushion-Ease (solid)
• Niru cushion Ease (solid)

Pharmacy

• Marble Sof-Tyle (grande)

Produce Area

• Niru Versa
• Arrow Trax
• Prelude

Ramps/Loading Dock

• Niru Versa
• Safety Trax

Salad Bar

• Niru Versa/Knob Top Runner

Warehouse/Storage

• V Groove Corrugated Runner
• Round Rib/Diamond Plate Runner

FOOD SERVICE/RESTAURANTS

Dishwasher Area

• Round Rib
• Diamond Top Interlock
• Cushion Ease
• Sanitop

Food Preparation Areas

• Niru Verson/Knob Top Runner
• Cushion Tred
• Comfort Zone
• Cushion-Ease (solid),
• Niru Cushion Ease (solid)

Hostess/Cashier

• Razorback
• Blade Runner
• Pebble Step Sof-Tred
• Bubble Sof-Tred
• Diamond Sof-tred
• Superfoam
• Marble Sof-tyle
• Pebble Trax

Kitchen to Dining Room Entry

• Niru Versa/Knob Top Runner

Bar Area

• Niru Versa
• Cushion Tred
• Comfort Zone
• Cushion Ease
• Modular Lok Tyle

Salad Bar

• Niru Versa/Knob Top Rubber

Drink Dispenser

• Heritage Rib
• Arrow Trax

Serving Line

• Niru Versa/Knob Top Rubber

Waitress Station

• Niru Versa
• Cushion-Tred

Clockwise from top left, Golf Green Mat $10.99, I got this Doormat for my Wife $19.99, Got Beer $19.99, I Golf Doormat $19.99, Kitchen Mat $119.99

Chair mats are an important addition to the office but one we don’t often think about, or  maybe one we don’t think we need. Here are 5 reasons why chair mats are a necessity:

1. Chairs can easily wear down carpeting and other types of flooring from the pressure of people sitting in them all day long. Chair mats prevent marks and distress on expensive carpeting and other types of flooring.
2. If you’re spending all day sitting in your chair at your desk you are probably going to have some coffee or eat some lunch in it. At some point or another you are also probably going to have a couple spills. It’s nice to have a bit of a safety net, something super easy to clean up, something that’s not going to get stained. Like a chair mat!
3. They make rolling chairs easier to roll around on in places that you wouldn’t normally have an easy time rolling around on. Like a carpet!
4. If you run an office then chances are you aren’t having employees take off their shoes at the door, so these chair mats will come in handy because they will catch dirt coming off the shoes from throughout the day.
5. Chair Mats are great for alleviating back and leg pain as chairs can easily glide around the mat. Without chair mats, people have to repetitively push around the chair with their legs which can lead to a lot of leg and back aches

Chair mats also come in plenty of great styles and some have better grip for more unruly carpets. They also come in different shapes and sizes so they can fit into any size office space, whether it be a large office with a lot of desks or a small at home office, or maybe just a desk in the corner of your living room.

I thought that it would be fun to compose a little list of our best selling mats because I wanted to know which of our coco mats our customers liked best, so here’s our top ten coco mats of April 2012 as of April 17th!

10. Hi, I’m Mat Doormat

9. Black Stripes Doormat

8. Oh Shit Not You Again Doormat

7. Oh No Not You Again Doormat

6. Branching Twirls Doormat (only $10.99!)

5. Daisy Doormat (only $10.99!)

4. Chevron Doormat

3. Fleur De Lis Doormat

2. Greek Key Doormat

1. Come Back with a Warrant Doormat

So those were our top 10 for April as of today, tweet at us, of facebook us, and let us know what your favorites are!

Spring’s here so while you are putting away all your snow pants, boots, and hot chocolate mix why don’t you put away your doormat too. Your doormat is the one that is dealing with the harsh conditions of winter so why not refresh with a pretty new doormat that’ll effortlessly transition from spring to summer! Here’s my 10 favorite spring mats:

Green Frame Doormat

Trellis Border Doormat

Flower Doormat

Hummingbird Doormat

Zebra Doormat

Strawberry Doormat

Come In, We’re Open Doormat

Orchid Doormat

Chandelier Doormat

Floral Doormat

Check out our Spring Sale! Click here for the discount code