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There are some entrance mats that look like coir, although have black edges, but that bit of a concession to durability is offset by the serviceability this time of year in that they stay in place, and trap salt and snow better.

One possibility we have used: http://www.americanfloormats.com/super-berber-entrance-mats/

Ella Aderman

Historic Site Supervisor

Pennypacker Mills

From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kathleen Scarlett O'Hara Naylor
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 2:54 PM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Doormats

Hello everyone,

We're having a really difficult time, especially over the past week or so, keeping visitors from tracking snow and salt into the museum. Is there a particular type of doormat that might be more effective at this? We had previously been using coir mats, but they wore out, and the replacements (a combination of materials) don't seem to be working as well. Before we go back to coir, and move on to our second replacement set of the season, I wanted to ask if anyone had experience with something that works particularly well.

Thanks,

Kathleen O'Hara

Collections Manager & Registrar

Lower East Side Tenement Museum

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