The Best Machine Washable Rugs for Every Room
These machine washable rugs take away the stress of spills and stains.
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Parents and pet owners, this is your time. At last, machine washable rugs are surging in popularity, meaning there are plenty of brands offering rugs that will easily clean after spills or stains.
Whether your toddler just knocked over paint or your dog had an accident, you’ll no longer have to worry about hauling your rug to a specialized dry cleaner, and instead, just stuff it right into your washing machine.
Jeneva Bell, founder and president of Ruggable, first thought of the idea for a machine-washable rug in 2009 after her dog, Bambi, accidentally ruined her new and expensive rug. Because the odor sunk deeply into the thick, structured core, she set out to create a rug that anyone could wash as easily as bedding or blankets.
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Ruggable’s system comes in two pieces. The lightweight, removable rug cover fits inside the washing machine, while the clingy, nonslip pad keeps the cover securely in place. This system allows you to wash the rug without worrying about the bottom grip piling or getting damaged from heat. When it’s time for a wash, you peel off the cover and throw it in the machine.
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Since Ruggable led the charge on specializing in patented machine washable rugs, other companies like Well Woven and Rugs.com have made their own wide-ranging machine washable collections. Well Woven is known for its especially long runners, ranging from 10 to 50 feet long, and Rugs.com frequently updates its selection with thousands of patterns to choose from.
Machine washable rugs are great for anywhere inside the home. These function well as runners where you might normally have lots of foot traffic, leading to dirt and mud prints, or in children’s play rooms where spills and messes are all too frequent. We recommend using washable rugs in the bathroom to allow for easier deep cleaning and in the living room in case of spills during wine night.
For general care of your rugs, Well Woven recommends vacuuming every one to two weeks. “Be sure to set your vacuum height as high as it will go and to go slowly and gently, otherwise you can pull up and loosen the pile in your rug,” the team says. In addition to regular vacuuming, try rotating the rug every three to six months to “better distribute wear and exposure to sunlight,” Well Woven notes on its website.
Sunset has gathered some of our favorite machine washable rugs on the market. Check out our top picks below.
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Shag Rug
Let’s be honest, we’d all love shag a lot more if it were easy to clean. Ruggable released its newest shag collection this month, full of pieces your feet are going to love.
Hallway Runner
Well Woven makes durable and easy to care for rugs, which we love for our well-battered hallway runners.
Office Rug
Give your office a bold kick with a bright area rug. When you’re working from home, you want to be comfortable, so give your feet a nice resting area and your room a colorful revamp.
Round Area Rug
Round rugs are a great way to make your room look larger, so incorporate them in any space. We love having a round rug in the foyer or dining room.
Kitchen Runner
Don’t worry if you drop food scraps or spill juice; just remove the rug cover from the nonslip pad and toss it in the washing machine.
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