Leaves, mud, and the front hall: getting through fall
By Elena Navarro · · 3 min read
Once the oaks along Mitchellville Road start dropping, we see the same thing in every house: wet leaf bits ground into the entryway rug and tracked down the hall.
Two mats, not one
A coarse mat outside to knock off leaves and grit, and an absorbent one inside for water. One mat alone does not do both jobs.
A spot for wet shoes
A boot tray by the door keeps puddles off hardwood. Hardwood and standing water do not get along, and the finish near the door is usually the first to go.
- Vacuum the entry mats every few days, not just weekly.
- Wipe the bottom of the front door, where splashback collects.
- Shake out the outdoor mat after a rain, once it dries.