Car maintenance, as every owner knows, is a full-time occupation. From keeping on top of the dreaded check engine light, to keeping the exterior gleaming there’s a lot to deal with, so it’s no surprise that we can sometimes come to neglect the car’s interior.
With that being said, the interior of your car is actually one of the most important aspects of maintenance, let’s face it, its where you and your passengers spend most of your time! The everyday uses of your car’s interior can have all kinds of unfortunate side effects, from general wear and tear, to debris and spillages. Rubber car mats are an excellent way to ward against long-lasting damage such as stains, so here’s what you need to know before making a purchase.
What are Rubber Car Mats made from?
Rubber car mats are made of a specially designed rubberised heavy-duty material, made to provide optimal protection from damage associated with daily use.
There are several options to choose from, although it’s worth noting that many of them are designed as standard with grooves in order to catch liquids. Other than that, there is plenty to choose from in terms of styles and textures, and remember we always recommend seeking a mat tailored to the make and model of your car.
Advantages of Rubber Car Mats
There are a few main advantages to buying rubberised rather than carpeted mats, which are as follows:
- Long-life – if your rubber mat is correctly tailored and fitted to the make and model of your vehicle, and regularly cleaned, there should be no real need to replace it as long as you own the vehicle.
- Easy clean – as long as care is taken in selecting your cleaning products, there are several dedicated rubber mat cleaners on the market, then maintaining the cleanliness of your mat will be as easy as wiping it down regularly.
- Environmental protection – whether it’s a country hike, a day at the beach, or else maybe you’ve just been caught out by the weather, no need to worry as your mats are designed to be secure against the elements.
Why do Rubber Car Mats smell?
As with most rubberised products, rubber car mats will carry a distinctive odour when new, this is due to something sometimes referred to as VOC, or volatile organic compounds, they are considered harmless.
The smell will dissipate over time if you find it unpleasant, although there are a few things you can do to alleviate the odour in the meantime:
- Drive with your window open to allow the vehicle to air out
- Mask the smell with an air freshener
- Fill a bucket with a mixture of water and either baking soda or vinegar, not both, and soak the mats in the solution, for an hour in the case of vinegar, three-four hours if using baking soda, and allow to dry, ideally in direct sunlight.
For more information on removing the rubber smell, please take a look at our dedicated guide.
Are Rubber Car Mats toxic or harmful?
The environment, and whether or not a given product is sufficiently eco-friendly, is playing an ever more active role in day-to-day consumer behaviour.
With that in mind, you can rest assured that every effort has been made to thoroughly test the materials used to make rubberised car mats, and that they have been found to be non-toxic. As no volatile chemicals or materials are used in the production of rubber car mats, you can be assured that there is no adverse environmental impact when the product is used as intended and properly recycled if needed.
Rubber Car Mats vs. Carpet Mats
There are a number of advantages to buying rubberised rather than carpeted mats, some of the most significant are as follows:
- Environment-proof – rubberised mats provide much-improved protection from the environment when compared to carpets or carpeted mats, whether simply mud from a day out or perhaps you might live in an around harsher environments
- Cost-effective – rubber car mats are entirely more cost-effective than carpet, not only should you not have to replace them if you practice proper maintenance, but they’re also available at a lower price point in the first instance
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Easy clean – cleaning your rubber mats is simply a case of wiping them down, preferably with one of the main dedicated rubber cleaning products available on the market
Where can I buy rubber car mats?
As with any purchase, it’s advisable to go direct to a reputable manufacturer or supplier. In this case, its recommended to purchase mats tailored to the make and model of your car.
Luckily, it’s as simple as browsing for your make and model right here at Click Car Mats, and you can be assured of finding a high-quality, long-lasting and easy clean car mat today. Browse our range of tailored car mats on our website today.
If you have any further questions about our car mats or need help choosing the right product for your needs, get in touch with us today by calling 0151 531 9887 or Email us info@click-carmats.co.uk. Our friendly experts are more than happy to help and offer advice when needed.
