Doubling up on this $19 machine-washable household essential is the best defence against muddy boots and wet leaves this fall

It's perfect for busy homes or those with pets

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We're only days from the official start of fall, and the promise of colder, rainier days.

But, if you don't want to let bad weather keep you indoors all season, your entryway can pay the price, quickly becoming wet, muddy, and covered in foot and pawprints, especially if you have a household like mine with multiple dogs.

Why you need this $19 machine washable household essential

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

Given that doubling up on doormats is one of the things people with clean mudrooms always do, why not take a leaf out of their book?

It sounds so simple, but popping one of these durable doormats inside your front and back door, or on either side of an external door, can make a real difference to how much mud and debris gets tracked inside your home.

It will make cleaning a floor or an entryway easier, too, particularly if you usually struggle to keep a clean home when you have pets during wetter weather.

For example, satisfied shoppers who rate the GORILLA GRIP Ultra Absorbent Grippy Doormat available at Walmart five stars have said it's a 'must-have rug for your dogs', to stop them tracking mud in and around your home, and a 'great mat' that they're 'glad [they] got.' That alone tackles one of the most common winter messes.

It's also made from ultra-absorbent, premium microfiber fabric to ensure quick-drying and prevent any mold and mildew growing, while still being ultra soft and cozy underfoot, with a thick, plush chenille pile.

What's more, with seven different colors and designs available, there's one to suit all entryway ideas, and it's OEKO-TEX certified, too, meaning it's been rigorously tested for and is free of harmful substances.

Do your entryway or mudroom a favor and invest in this doormat while it's almost half price – we're sure you won't regret it when it comes to deep cleaning your house once spring rolls back around.

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Don't forget to regularly clean your doormat, too.

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Ottilie Blackhall
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Ottilie joined Homes & Gardens in 2024 as the News Writer on Solved, after finishing a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. Now, as the Sleep Editor, she spends her days hunting deals and producing content on all things sleep – from mattresses and sheets to protectors and pillows, all of which she tests in her own home. She also has particular expertise in home fragrance, covering everything from candles to reed diffusers.

Previously, she has written for Livingetc and Motorsport Magazine, and also has a Master's degree in English Literature and History of Art from the University of Edinburgh, where she developed a love for inspiring interiors and architecture.