Mellow Mat Designer Print Care: Keeping Serenity and Mystique Fresh

Quick answer

Vacuum your Mellow Mat Designer Print weekly with a brushless head, blot spills immediately with a clean cloth, and keep the mat out of direct sun to protect the printed design. Deep-clean only when needed, using a mild detergent and minimal water.

Step-by-step care for Serenity and Mystique prints

1. 1. Vacuum weekly with a brushless head: Use a vacuum with the brush bar switched off or a hard-floor attachment. Run it over the whole mat in slow, overlapping passes. Common mistake: using a spinning brush, which can catch the printed surface and fuzz it. Checkpoint: the mat should look evenly matte, with no lifted fibres.
2. 2. Blot spills immediately, never rub: Press a clean, dry or slightly damp white cloth onto the spill and hold for 10–15 seconds. Work from the outside of the stain inward to stop it spreading. Common mistake: scrubbing in circles, which pushes liquid deeper into the foam and can distort the print. Checkpoint: if colour transfers to the cloth, stop and let the area air-dry before trying again.
3. 3. Spot-clean with mild detergent and minimal water: Mix a few drops of gentle liquid detergent in cool water. Dampen a cloth, not the mat, and dab the stain. Blot dry with a towel and let the area air-dry fully before walking on it. Common mistake: pouring water directly onto the mat or using hot water, which can weaken the foam and set stains. Checkpoint: the mat should feel dry to the touch before use.
4. 4. Deep-clean only when necessary: For a full refresh, use a damp mop or cloth with the same mild detergent solution, going over the surface lightly. Avoid soaking. Then dry the mat flat in a well-ventilated room, away from direct heat. Common mistake: leaving the mat damp or folding it while wet, which traps moisture in the 35mm foam. Checkpoint: no damp smell or cool spots remain.
5. 5. Protect the print from sun and heavy furniture: Rotate the mat every few weeks if it sits in direct sun, and use felt pads under heavy furniture legs to prevent permanent dents in the slow-rebound foam. Common mistake: placing the mat where a sofa leg presses into it for months, which can leave a lasting compression mark. Checkpoint: the pattern should look even across the whole mat, with no faded or flattened zones.

Product facts that shape your care routine

• The Mellow Mat v2® Designer Print | Serenity (Soft Touch Sensory Tatami Rug) PR05 {CLEARANCE}: The Serenity print has a soft ivory base with subtle grey geometric diamonds, dots and lines. Light-coloured ivory shows dust and spills sooner, so a quick weekly vacuum keeps the pattern looking crisp without deep cleaning.

  

• The Mellow Mat v2® Designer Print | Mystique (Soft Touch Sensory Tatami Rug) PR06 {CLEARANCE}: The Mystique print uses a rich smoky grey background with a white medallion and soft blue and beige accents. The darker ground hides everyday marks better, but the white medallion can show stains, so blot spills there first rather than rubbing.