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Dog owners know that the joys their furry best friends bring are endless. They are constant, loyal companions! But with the good comes the bad, right? And when the doggos are allowed outside to enjoy the weather, the bad comes in the form of mud that gets trekked in with them when they return.
Ree Drummond, lover of basset hounds, Labs, and mutts of all kinds, knows this plight all too well. “Keeping a ranch dog clean is a lost cause!” she once said. And if you have a playful pup that enjoys an outdoor adventure, you know you don’t need to live on a ranch to feel exactly the same pain.
Thankfully, there are some easy ways to tackle the problem like pet vacuums and carpet cleaners. And then there’s one option that stops dogs from dragging in mud quite literally at your front door. It’s the Muddy Mat, a microfiber doormat with over 21,000 five-star reviews. Even better? The smallest size starts at just $20.
Muddy Mat Microfiber Dog Doormat
$19.95 at amazon.com
So what makes this mat so special? It’s made from super absorbent microfiber that dries quickly and effectively traps dirt, mud, and other such muck from your dog’s paws (or yours!) as it walks in the door. It can actually soak up to five times its weight in liquid, plus it has a anti-slip grip on the bottom, so you can also use one as a bathmat or a kitchen mat, too.
And far be it for anyone to blame the poor dog for everything. It works just as well for cats! When it’s not in use as a grime fighter, your pet will probably really enjoy laying on it as well. It’s a plush one-inch thick chenille construction, so it’s a cozy place for a snooze. It also happens to be machine washable for those extra messy days, though several reviewers note that the mat doesn’t even look dirty even if it is.
Speaking of reviewers, if you’re not quite convinced that the Muddy Mat is the cat’s meow (is there a dog equivalent expression?), take it from a few of the very happy customers:
One called the Muddy Mat a “game changer,” adding: “These mats are great! We have two of them at the door when we and our pup come in from the outside. They really slow down the amount of grass and dirt coming in on the bottom of our shoes. They are also really great for wiping wet paws on from snow or rain.”
Another reviewer with a border collie agreed, noting: “The strong fibers in the texture of the mat do a great job of cleaning off mud, grass, etc. fro our puppy’s feat. The rug itself hides he dirt in its nap so it never looks dirty, and a little pass with the broom or vacuum easily cleans it. Great product!”
With 11 different size options and a whopping 20 different colors, they make it so easy to find the right one for your pup from small breeds to large breeds and everything in between. Shop a selection below!
Muddy Mat in Atlantic Blue, 19″ x 30″
$24.95 at amazon.com
Muddy Mat in Beige, 24″ x 35″
$31.42 at amazon.com
Muddy Mat in Maroon, 35″ x 60″
$76.46 at amazon.com
Muddy Mat in Pink, 24″ x 60″
$64.59 at amazon.com
Muddy Mat in Sky Blue, 24″ x 72″
$73.98 at amazon.com
Muddy Mat in White, 24″ x 96″
$81.98 at amazon.com
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