We have several L.L. Bean Waterhog Doormats at our home and at our RV.  Some are 7 years old and are used outdoor all year round.  Have not had to replace it yet.   L.L. Bean's Waterhog Doormats have helped save my floors.  They offer both an indoor and outdoor version of the Waterhog in various sizes, shapes and colors (primarily green, charcoal and brown, but have on occassion had prints also).  L.L. Bean is now using recycled materials to make these doormats which is in line with the company's policy on helping the environment.  While all the mats have grooves to form patterns in the fibers which help collect the dirt and water from shoes and feet, the difference in the indoor and outdoor mat is found on the edge of the mats.  The outdoor waterhog mats have grooves which allow the water to run off the mat so it doesn't pool, while the indoor mat does not have the grooves, allowing the mat to retain the drippings and then air dries. Mats come in rectangular, oval, semi-circular, car floor mats and even pet mats for the cargo area of SUVs. The only downside is some flooring materials can become discolored under the mat - L.L. Bean recommends you contact your flooring or carpet supplier about this.  Like all their merchandise, the L.L. Bean Waterhog mat comes with the company's 100% satisfaction guarantee - if you don't feel it meets your satisfaction, they want you to return that product.

yesmar61

Madison, SD