But if you had some straight-laced notion that clean can’t mean cheeky, then you were wrong.

This pretty witty door mat catches visitors unawares, and will set any stroppy salesman straight without you having to say a word.

Look down and you’ll find yourself having to take a second look with this cheeky coir mat beneath your feet. If cheeky’s not your cup of tea, then there’s plenty of more fun options we’ve found too.

This sensational leopard skin patterned coir doormat looks like its owner could eat men alive for breakfast.

So if you’ll be too busy chomping on the male species to clean, you’ll be glad to hear that all it requires is a quick whoosh of the vacuum cleaner or by giving it a good shake to get rid of the dirt.

And as if you need much more of an incentive, it’s under a tenner to buy online. Sold!

Stumbled across by accident, we’ve found a doormat designed to reflect sewer manhole covers, and by golly they look authentic.

24 inches wide (that’s 60cm for the metric lovers among you), there’s definitely plenty of space for even the biggest of clodhoppers to wipe their tootsies on.

To be used indoors and out, this nifty, thrifty (that’s right it’s 25 bucks) doormat is environmentally friendly too as it’s made from 100% recycled rubber.

If the green credentials tickle your fancy but the garish concept doesn’t, then you might be might be able to interest you in this equally environment assisting accessory, that will happily complement your doorstep or hallway.

It’s a more conventionally shaped doormat, but still does its bit for the green count as it’s made entirely out of plastic bottles.

The Eco doormat is washable and incorporates a heavy recycled rubber non-slip backing to help keep you safe around the house, while the raised pattern provides excellent dirt trapping properties.

Available in brown, black, blue and grey, this slightly more sedate doormat option is helpfully under 15 quid to look after your bank balance and the planet.

Pauline Cole, who supports the HSE’s Shattered Lives campaign, said floor surfaces should be suitable for the work being done on them and they should be maintained and kept in a good condition. Obvious warning signs should also be visible when there is a change in flooring, like slopes and steps, while employees who notice workplace hazards should report them as soon as possible.

Some flooring surfaces are easier to maintain that others however. Studded Rubber floor tiles for example are durable and easy to clean, making them ideal for large floor areas.

Rubber Flooring Tiles are durable and easy to maintain

Did you know you that you can make a rubber tile floor look freshly waxed by adding 250ml of fabric softener to 1/2 bucket of lukewarm water?

The fastest method to clean a rubber tile floor is to utilise an all-purpose cleaning solution. Read the product label for precautionary measures, and always test it in a corner before using it on the entire floor.

It’s easy to remove heel marks or other indentations from a rubber tile by dipping fine-grade (000) steel wool in liquid floor wax. Rub the region gently, and wipe away with a damp cloth. Solvent-based products can soften and damage a rubber tile floor so please be careful. Also, keep scouring pads, strong detergents, and hot water away from rubber tiles.

Flooding the floor with water will cause big problems; excess water can loosen the adhesives that hold down the flooring.

Cleaning your rubber tile floor makes it shine

1.    Keep it clean. Limit how much dirt gets into your rug in the first place. Start a shoes-off rule, and lay absorbent scraper doormats at all entrances.

2.    Vacuum your rug frequently, at least once a week. Having a vacuum that is easy to use is important. Although the rug may look as though it is clean, there may be fine dirt particles in the weave. If left, the particles can lodge between the fibres causing excessive wear as the rug is walked on.

3.    Always lay rugs on smooth surfaces.

4.    Blot spillages. Trying to rub out a stain just pushes the spill into the pile and causes fibres to mat. Instead, blot up spills by covering the area with a clean cotton cloth or a thick pad of kitchen paper towels. Press down with the heel of your hand. Repeat using dry towels until all the fluid has been absorbed.

5.    Avoid constant direct exposure of your rug to sunlight.

6.    Dry spillages can be scraped off with a blunt knife-edge. You can also use a dry rug cleaning powder designed specially for sisal and jute rugs. These can be found at many carpet supply shops, and they have varying directions for use, depending on the manufacturer.

7.    Rotate your rugs 180 degrees at least once a year to even out effects of the sun and to prevent uneven wear. Depending on traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years. Consider swapping rugs from one room to another. This may just rejuvenate your décor, and it will revitalise the life of your carpet.

And if your doormat is so smelly it’s beyond hope don’t despair, as there are plenty of new ones to choose from at Doormats Delivered.