bigmommasally Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Anyone had an experience of Turtle Door Mats? We had a lovely new floor laid in our hall and now need a good door mat. I like the look of the Turtle door mats but unfortunately the nice designs are 4cms too wide for my front door. Under the FAQ section it says they can be cut to size but also that they can shrink slightly in the wash. Just wondered if anyone here had any experience of them. Or failing that has anyone seen any nice door mats elsewhere? http://www.turtlemat.co.uk/Exclusive-mat-designs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 The Turtle door mat company used to be located in Kingston upon Thames, just round the corner from where I live. I had one of their door mats once and found it an excellent product. They are quite pricey for a mere doormat, but they really work (absorbing wet, muddy cat paw prints!) and can be machine washed. The designs are much nicer these days. I think I only had a choice of brown and grey when I bought mine. I didn't realize that the mats can be cut to size. What an excellent idea. I'd say splash out and get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I have been looking at these for a while, as my Mum has one and loves it. Just found the retro spot on eon ebay and ordered it for £37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 They are excellent.My muddy dog makes little impact on the kitchen floor having trod through the mat. I have them all over the house. They are pricey but my oldest one is over 20 years old and still going strong having been washed maybe once a fortnight. I have found cheaper copies to not last long before they either fray or the backing cracks. I have two of the exterior mudhogs too and they are wonderful for muddy feet, better than anything else I have tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Gorgeous - I love the dotty one. Are they quite slim? I need an indoor mat,but every one I find is too thick for the door to open over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have been looking at these for a while, as my Mum has one and loves it. Just found the retro spot on eon ebay and ordered it for £37 Me too Happily found out that not only will my door clear it nicely,but it is the exact width to fit inside my hallway perfectly Hope it comes soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Did you go for the retro dotty one? Ordered at 10.30 last night and received an email at 7.30 this morning to say it had been shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I did - it will look a treat in my hallway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 Ha Ha - The retro spotty one is the one we like it's 4cms too wide though. Think we are going to order it and hope it shrinks in the wash and if it doesn't we'll have to trim it down. Thanks for the feed back everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have 2, and they wash really well, just remember no softner when you're washing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have 2 in the house and 1 in the lean to. they are excellent.......much better than the cheap ones MiL insists on using (she bought them over 10 years ago and they achieve nothing and look a mess) ...sorry moan over!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Mine arrived today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Oh dear, wish I hadn't clicked on that link now. I really like the oriental blossom one. I have had a succession of cheap and nasty doormats, all of which probably match Miffy's mil's mats I think I will have to treat myself, especially now winter is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Just a quick update to say how totally delighted I am with my turtle mat I am even looking at one for the bathroom now,& maybe a nice one for the new porch/boot room I have 'commissioned' the Hubby to build this Autumn They are worth every penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I smell the whiff of another 'Omlet Must Have'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks for the update, I am still dithering but I definitely need one, my back doormat is a disgrace, and it takes a lot of traffic (cats, visits to chickens, nipping in from the garden to put the kettle on) so I need one I can wash. They do seem expensive but if it's recommended by the Omlet forum ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Cheaper on eBay Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I think they're fab , I have one by the front door and had one in the conservatory but bought another to go under the cat flap as my two kittens made it look like 101 dalmations had run through the conservatory and kitchen. I get them from Ebay and they usually arrive within 24 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I smell the whiff of another 'Omlet Must Have'.... I am completely unimpressed with you lot. Until a recent posting I had never heard of a kindle... then after reading the comments I had to have one and LOVE it (the bill hasn't even arrived yet). When I saw this post I wondered why anyone would be seeking a mat with a picture of a turtle on it or in a turtle shape I should have known better. Having now googled them and seen your comments I really really do need one near the mess of the front door. I think DH is finally going to consider banning me from the forum... I wonder if it could just appear and I'd get away with the comment that it was a cheapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 OK, need advice please. Will the retro spot one look ok on lino that is tile effect, different shades of grey. Have seen the bright spot one IRL and it would be too bright. Stupidly I forgot to look at the others in the shop and I'm not driving over half an hour on the motorway in this weather to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I have the retro spot one and it looks great! It is currently on lino in the utility room. Blue weird kind of pattern We are redesigning it at the moment, so the colour will change, but I love the mat! Really good at the moment with all the snow, salt etc OH insists on bringing in with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Cheers Chrsitian I've been dithering over one long before they were posted on here but the final straw was my wet/sludgy/gritty footprints all over the floor today when I'd wiped my feet-lol Did you buy off ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I have got several Turtle mats dotted through the house - including one as a bathroom mat - I have also given them as Christmas presents. Although expensive they last really well and wash brilliantly, my ninety year old mum has had one for ages, unfortunately she couldn't manage to pick it up to wash it so she thought it wouldn't be any good anymore, I gave it a run through the machine and she couldn't believe that it looked like new. I did find my last one by trawling through the Internet and looking at discontinued designs being sold at around a 30% discount, unfortunately I can't remember where from as it was 18 months ago. Anyway I certainly think they are worth buying even at full price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I have got several Turtle mats dotted through the house - including one as a bathroom mat - I have also given them as Christmas presents. Although expensive they last really well and wash brilliantly, my ninety year old mum has had one for ages, unfortunately she couldn't manage to pick it up to wash it so she thought it wouldn't be any good anymore, I gave it a run through the machine and she couldn't believe that it looked like new. I did find my last one by trawling through the Internet and looking at discontinued designs being sold at around a 30% discount, unfortunately I can't remember where from as it was 18 months ago. Anyway I certainly think they are worth buying even at full price. Thanks Eggasperated Will try trawling around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Yes, got it on eBay. Great service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
