6 reasons you should upgrade to rubber floor mats in the winter

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• Choosing the right floor mats for your car is crucial, especially if you live in an area prone to rain or snow. 
• Rubber floor mats are easy to clean and they may better protect your car from grime and moisture than the typical carpeted mats available on most cars.
• Rubber mats also offer better durability and longevity than traditional carpet ones, and can help your car retain some of its value over time. 
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You probably don't think about your car's floor mats all that often, aside from the occasional vacuuming. But picking up a fresh set of rubber floor mats can bring some huge benefits, especially if you live in a wet or snowy area. 

Rubber floor mats might take a bit of getting used to if you're accustomed to your mats matching the carpet in your car, but they're easier to clean and can also, believe it or not, increase the value of your car over time.  

Scroll down to explore some of the reasons why your floor-mat material might be worth a second thought. 

1. Rubber floor mats are typically more durable and longer-lasting.

One of the biggest pros of rubber floor mats is that they won't stain or hold on to dirt like traditional carpeted mats. Plus, they're less likely to pill or tear, even after years of heavy use. 

2. They're easy to clean.

If you spill coffee or track mud into your car, it's easy to just pop rubber mats out and hose them down with water. That makes rubber floor mats perfect for drivers in wet climates, and those who haul around dogs or small children. 

3. They protect your carpet.

Floor mats serve to protect the carpeting beneath them, and rubber mats do a better job of that than carpet ones. Over time, dirt, stains, and grime can seep through and damage the carpeting underneath. So, if preserving your carpeting is top-of-mind for you, go with some rubber mats. 

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