With its long microfibre pile that dogs will love to roll on, this Dirty Dog Doormat from Dog Gone Smart can hold a staggering seven times its weight in moisture.

It Home Doormat - Etsy UK

Unsung hero of the home, but just as important to house hygiene as the very best vacuum cleaner, the humble doormat works overtime to keep Mumsnetters’ kitchen floors free from paw prints and the remains of the school football field. Its scratchy surface is excellent for scraping muddy wellies on, and this hard-wearing, latex-backed one from JVL is tough enough to withstand all weathers. If you're a fan of animal print but shy away from full leopard in the home, this is a subtle way to add the look to your interiors. Every now and again, absorbent indoor mats can go in the washing machine - but don’t forget to leave out the fabric conditioner as this can damage the fibres, reducing absorbency. There are lots of patterns available - from modern geometric designs to shaggy block colours, these mats can be placed by doorways, but won’t look out of place elsewhere in the house.Available in a range of patterns and sizes, we like this olive design from their Dee Hardewick collaboration, but there are lots of plain and printed options to choose from.

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Compact and slim, they fit neatly outside your front or back door, intercepting dirt before muddy prints have a chance to spread throughout your lovely home. The dog likes them too, and now has one for his spot in the kitchen where he watches us cook (and waits for anything we drop ? We like this cute bee pattern - 10% of its sales go to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust - but darker colours will hide dirt more effectively.

Because we know that there’s nothing like a real recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which doormats were rated by Mumsnet users. Acting as a barrier between your floors and incoming feet (and paws), the soft fibres suck in moisture and trap dirt, protecting your floors and carpets.