"Steve B." wrote:

On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 23:10:43 -0400, JR-jred
wrote:
Any ideas for the right product..

Target has floormats to wipe your feet on. Place one at the door and
use it on the rare occasion you go down there. $5 sollution.

Except the OP isn't likely to have a Target nearby!
(The suggestion of a doormat is a good one, though.)