Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How do I wash my mat?                                                                                          Answer: This depends how dirty your mat gets and how clean you want to get it. Hanging your mat over a railing and beating it with a bat or broom will remove most of the larger dirt particles. Hose the mat down to remove mud etc... For ground in dirt you can soak your mat to loosen the dirt then scrub it with a stiff bristle brush. The rope is treated with mineral oil. The mineral oil protects the fibre. It is recommended that you use only mild soaps to wash the rope. Harsh cleaners can remove the mineral oil exposes the fibre.

Question: Can you re-oil the rope?
Answer: Anything that you use on the rope should be chemically neutral.

Question: Can the mats be used outdoors?                                                                                Answer: For best results, I recommend using my mats on a covered porch. If you use them right out in the weather, you will probably cut their lifespan in about half. I use them right out in the weather but they turn grey in about a year. Much like cedar or other woods. If you use them right out in the weather , they should be in a spot that gets an ample amount of sun. I also recommend flipping them from time to time to spread the weathering to both sides as well as let the underside dry. If you are going to us them right out in the weather they should not be used on be used on wood. The wood and rope will keep each other wet. A rubber mat between the rope and wood may be a solution to this problem.

Question: Are my designs computer generated?
Answer: No, I hand draw all of my designs.