School is back in session and that means that families all over the country are picking up kids from sports practices like football, soccer and field hockey. Fall sports can often last late into the evening, which means that by the time the kids get into the car they are hungry and tired.
This can sometimes present a problem when the family gets back home and children or teenagers with muddy footwear stomp through the front door without taking off their shoes. Mud and turf can easily get tracked throughout the house, and the mess will require an hour of furious floor scrubbing.
If this scenario sounds familiar, it may be time to try and encourage the kids to take their shoes off in the front hall. Try setting up shoe bins or another designated spot for shoes, and make it part of their daily routine.
To fully eliminate the chance of dirt getting kicked into the house, you might also want to consider a Cape Cod Mat. These door mats are made by professional American weavers and can scrape shoes clean before guests or family members enter the home.
Cape Cod Mats are available in many different sizes and colors, so homeowners can find one that is the right fit for their front steps.
