Hug Rugs (eco doormats to absorb mud)
Hug Rug dirt-tracking doormats are made with recycled plastic and cotton. Made in Yorkshire, these can trap up to 95% of mud, dirt, dust and moisture, ideal for coming in from the garden, country walks or dog walks.
Then just wipe-clean. If you launder them, due to synthetic materials, do so in a microfibre filter. Hoover first and launder in a loose cotton pillow case (avoid biological washing powder, this may fade the colour).
They are great for porches and outside houses, and also hallways, kitchens and bathrooms. They absorb three times their weight in water, and can help to absorb sound, to reduce household noise.
New Hug Rugs may shed excess cotton, it will disappear after being brushed a few times. For best results, leave mud to dry first and brush away. Only place Hug Rugs on dry floors (leave washed rugs to dry naturally).
The Charity Mats donate a portion of sales to various charities:
- Battersea Dogs and Cats Home (London)
- RSPB (to create safe havens for garden birds)
- Bumblebee Conservation Trust
- Rainbow Trust (supporting families with sick children)
Don’t Sweep Up Cute Spiders!
House spiders in England won’t do any harm, and eat up flies.
- To prevent spiders, use biodegradable non-scented cleaners and vacuum regularly.
- Most have never been outside, so leave them be or gently cover with a cup, slide a thin card underneath and place in an unused cupboard.
- Carefully move the egg sacs too. Use a spoon or small jar to carefully slide under the egg sac, gently guiding the mother.
- British Arachnological Society says spiders don’t come up through plugholes, so need help to escape. Place a towel on the bath edge so your spider friend can climb out (leave one over the edge at night, in case spiders fall in). Or move as above, to a cupboard.
