The rubber boot tray can be used for conventional purposes such as storing outdoor shoes, boots, or even winter skis and snowshoes, or for ingenious solutions like under pet food bowls and litter boxes. In the garage or workshop, use it for paints or holding tools, small screws, etc. When working on a project, you can even keep one in your car trunk! The raised floor pattern is not only an attractive design feature but also helps shoes and boots dry faster. Ideal for all weather. The boot tray is easy to clean with just a quick rinse of the hose. Its one-piece seamless construction with a hefty substantial size and weight will not slide, crack or leak. Impervious to water, mud, and snow-melting chemicals, the 2-inch lip keeps everything in the boot tray. All-natural rubber products can have a strong odor upon unpacking. Air out in an open space or outdoors to diffuse the natural rubber smell before first use.