Welcome to your waterhog
New Owner's Guide!
If you’ve just unboxed your WaterHog, you might have a few questions about setting it up. Let’s start with some unboxing and placement ideas and then move into our most common questions to give you solutions and insights into a few typical concerns. 😊
Unboxing & Setup Tips
- Unboxing: When your WaterHog arrives, take a moment to inspect it gently. A little “settling in” is normal.
- Initial Setup: Allow your mat to acclimate by warming up to room temperature or using the brief sunlight method mentioned above. This ensures it lays flat and performs at its best from the get-go.
Placement Ideas & Tips
Where Should You Place Your WaterHog?
Think beyond the front door—your WaterHog thrives outdoors too! Whether it’s right outside the back door, in a sunny sunroom, or gracing the porch at the front, choose spots that balance functionality and style. We’ve designed a few infographics, laid out like a floor plan, to help you pinpoint the perfect outdoor positions for your WaterHog.
Dye Sublimation Magic
Why Placement Matters
Our printed mats use dye sublimation, which means the color stays vibrant—even when exposed to the sun.Imagine a carrot: peel it, and it remains that same bright orange all the way through. Now, think of an apple: peel it, and the color might change. Our WaterHog stays true to its design, just like that carrot!
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New mat owner's questions
Great question! No, this is a very common occurrence due to the nature of rubber. Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your WaterHog mat lays flat.
- Sometimes all your mat needs to do is relax! Bring it indoors and allow it to warm up to room temperature, or place rubber-side up in direct sunlight for approx 10-20 minutes, then execute the reverse roll method shown below.
- Use caution if placing in direct sunlight; it will get hot if exposed for too long.
Another great question. It is normal for a new mat to have a slight odor to it (much like new tennis shoes). This is due to the "off-gassing" of rubber, and will typically go away in a day or two after being out of the box.
Honestly, yes, and it's a good thing. This means your WaterHog floor mat is working! It's doing its job by trapping and containing all the wet, dirty, and gross things that would otherwise be tracked across your home.
We'd recommend doing this every few weeks.
Great question. All new floors should be completely cured before placement of any floor covering, including rugs and mats.
Your installer may have further recommendations as well to ensure the safety and well-being of your floors.
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