SofiHome Textured Stabilizing Door Stop, 6-Pack

Whether you have children that excitedly fling the front door open as they run in the house after school, or you have an arm full of groceries and you can’t stop the swing of your door as you enter, you’ll want to protect the adjacent wall from being struck by the doorknob. This is easily done with a doorstop. Of course, the doorstop can also be used to prop a door open when needed as well.

While shopping for a doorstop, consider the product’s construction material. You want the stopper to be made of heavy-duty rubber, like the Shepherd Hardware Rubber Door Wedge. This material is the most durable and least likely to wear down after only a few uses.

Check the height of the doorstop, as some doors have big gaps between the bottom of the door and the floor. Some stoppers have added height and are able to accommodate gaps as large as 1.6 inches.

Look under the door stopper to ensure it is safe for use on all floor types. For example some stoppers have a smooth anti-slip base that works on carpet, stone, cement, tile and wood flooring. You don’t want a door stopper with a rough bottom that could leave scratches on your beautiful floors.

Consider any features that make the door stop stand out. Are the stoppers offered in a variety of colors or do they come in a sleek modern design? One model provides a handy storage hook with a stopper that is easily affixed to the wall or the back of a door using an adhesive strip. This gives you the option of storing the doorstop when not in use.

• Since door stops are made from rubber, they can quickly be cleaned with a little dish soap and water if they get dirty.
• It’s a good idea to measure the gap between your door and the floor. Check the door stopper’s product label to ensure it is able to handle a gap of that size. This is especially important for older doors, which tend to have larger gaps.
• There isn’t a wide range when it comes to the price of a doorstop. In fact, most models all come in around the same price per stopper. You will pay a little more for models that feature a taller, more modern design, as well as stoppers that come with a storage holder.