This review is not sponsored and contains the author’s personal experience. The Good Trade was gifted this product.
Summary: Ruggable offers quality washable rugs that are perfect for high-traffic areas of the home and are especially great for pets and kids. Though I generally prefer vintage or handmade rugs, Ruggable’s expansive range of sizes, textures, and styles makes it a hard option to overlook, even for rug enthusiasts like myself. Since these rugs are washable, they end up being exceptionally affordable and even more sustainable in the long run.
Pros
- Ruggable’s washable rugs are an ideal option if you have pets and/or kids, or if you are looking to place a rug in a high-traffic area (like the hallway or entryway).
- The rug is easy to wash! It fits nicely in a standard washing machine and looks brand new after a quick spin.
- Ruggable’s rug pads & cushions (made from recycled materials) provide nice underfoot padding if you want some extra squish under your toes.
- Because of the washability feature, we like that you can hang onto these rugs for years to come (keeping products out of landfills is a huge sustainability plus). That said, there are concerns about the polyurethane coating and microplastics shedding into waterways—something we’re keeping a close eye on.
Cons
- Ruggable rugs have a Prop 65 warning (as do most things in CA) for trace amounts of Methylene Chloride. While not entirely nontoxic or sustainable, the brand is taking steps in the right direction, and we’re excited to see how it evolves in the future.
Anyone who knows me knows I have a bit of a rug obsession (compulsion?). Currently, there are *cough* seven fairly large rugs strewn about my one-bedroom apartment—and that’s not counting the rug that serves as a bathmat because, well, it just doesn’t count. There is seemingly a rug for every corner of my home, from the 11×13 vintage silk rug that I thrifted (!!!) to the fluffy Berber rug that peeks out at the foot of my bed for an extra cozy turndown service. All this to say, I take my rugs—and my rug shopping—seriously.
If you know anything about quality rugs, you know they aren’t cheap. Sure, you can pick one up from Target or Ikea for a reasonable cost, but it likely won’t last more than a few seasons, especially with heavy foot traffic, kids, or pets. As for washable, well, that just isn’t a thing—or at least it hasn’t been until now. Traditionally, rugs have to be professionally cleaned, or if you’re lucky enough to own a steam cleaner, those can also do the trick.
The Story Behind Ruggable Rugs
Ruggable promises both affordability and washable, stain-resistant rugs. “Need a Rug You Can Spill On? You’ve Found It” is a signature tagline on the site. Not only that, the brand touts style, comfort, no-fuss assembly, and nonslip rug pads.
The brand makes some impressive sustainability claims, too. Ruggable does not chemically treat rugs (more on this below), and they use recycled materials for the rug pads—though we’d like to see them move towards sustainable and recycled materials for the rugs themselves. The company also gives back through OneTreePlanted, and the covers are made in the USA, with manufacturing facilities in California and Illinois. (P.S. Ruggable is available in the UK, too.)
“Ruggable promises both affordability and washable, stain-resistant rugs.”
When browsing Ruggable’s site, there are seemingly hundreds of design and size options, whether you’re looking for a traditional area rug, a Persian-inspired runner, a “jute-like” circular rug, or a bright outdoor rug. The website is user-friendly and allows you to shop by size, color, or style. Plus, each listing includes reviews and photos of the rugs in other people’s homes—and let’s be honest, we all just read the reviews and look at those photos anyway.
I opted to try two styles and textures: the Zareen Scarlet Red Rug ($169 for 2.5’x7′) in size 2.5’x7′ and the goop Salerno Soft Black Re-Jute Rug ($279 for 2.5’x7′). Both rugs come with different options for the cushioned pad, and while I went with the recommended pad option for the Zareen runner, I upgraded to the cushioned pad for the Salerno since I wanted extra thickness in my kitchen sink.
When the rugs arrived, they were packaged in cardboard boxes without any additional packaging (love that). The cushion had some additional plastic to hold it together, but otherwise, the rug was folded gently inside the box without any excess plastic waste.
Rolling the rugs out, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. The colors in the Zareen rug were vibrant, and the material was velvety soft. The Salerno was also thicker than I anticipated and as durable as real jute rugs I’ve owned in the past. Most notably, there was no off-gassing or any of the strange smells that are often common with box store rugs.
As for putting Ruggable together, attaching the rug covers to the pads was simple. In fact, my husband and I were running out the door to meet a friend for dinner, but I just couldn’t wait to put the rug in place. It took mere seconds to roll the runner out and attach it to its respective pad (via the velcro corners)—it truly was a “no-fuss” process. The brand also has assembly tutorials to help with the large area rugs.
I’ve owned both of my Ruggable rugs for months now, and I continue to be amazed by the quality and how authentic they look next to my vintage Turkish rugs. The nonslip promise is true—even on our slick tile floors. The real test, though, has been washing the rugs. I’m here to profess the process is as simple and straightforward as the brand claims. You only wash the cover (the pad can be spot-washed with soap or household cleaner), and it soaks and spins like any blanket or load of garments. I washed it by itself with mild detergent and then put it in the dryer on a gentle tumble cycle. No pilling or damage to be seen!
It should be noted that polyurethane (the waterproof coating on these rugs) has been linked to microplastics shedding into waterways—something we’re keeping a close eye on in the sustainability sphere, as many sustainable and ethical brands use polyurethane for athleticwear and waterproof garments. For that reason, I recommend spot-cleaning the rug more often than running it through the wash.
“The real test: washing the rug. I’m here to profess it as magical as the brand makes it out to be.”
So what’s the verdict? Well, this rug snob is impressed. And I genuinely didn’t think I would be. While I prefer secondhand or vintage rugs when I can afford them, Ruggable is a great option for affordable rugs that will last. Because you can wash them and they are easy to spot clean, you can hang on to these rugs for years to come (how is that for sustainable). I would also recommend this brand for anyone who has a smaller budget (rug costs are no joke!) or is looking for something beautiful yet easy to clean—i.e. if you have kids, pets, or lots of foot traffic!
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