Ruggable Rugs

Linda0215 · ‎10-23-2015

Do any of you have a Ruggable rug? I'm considering one for my living room. I currently have a beautiful hand loomed, wool rug that our two German Shepard are destroying. The little guy likes to chew and pull up the loops if you aren't watching him.

I purchased a small one to try out near my sliders but I haven't put it down yet. At this point in my life, I just want something that's stain resistant, flat weave, and performance for this crazy household. I can't have nice things.

Dar321 · ‎06-28-2010

I have a couple small ones. Wash beautifully. Not so nice underfoot, as a wool rug though. They have some really beautiful patterns. Probably would be great with pets, but don't expect it to be cushy like wool.

D Kay · ‎04-20-2010

Have you considered an indoor/outdoor rug? Definitely no cushioning or loopy fibers, but you can wash them with the hose.

Linda0215 · ‎10-23-2015

Yes, I've looked a them, but I can't find a design that I like that I think would be appropriate for indoors. I know they market them for indoor use also, but most of them look a little too colorful for my taste. Love them outside though!

gidgetgh · ‎03-09-2010

I ordered a large ruggagble rug. Pulled it partially out of the box and saw how muted the colors and pattern were, compared to the online pictures, put it back in the box and returned it same day.

Since I never learn, I ordered 2 small holiday rugs to put in front of 2 doors. Again, muted colors and pattern. The Velcro backing thing is a pain to put on smoothly. I ended up giving both to Goodwill. Never again.

Why is it, when I have a 50/50 guess at something, I'm always 100% wrong?

Linda0215 · ‎10-23-2015

@Dar321 wrote:
I have a couple small ones. Wash beautifully. Not so nice underfoot, as a wool rug though. They have some really beautiful patterns. Probably would be great with pets, but don't expect it to be cushy like wool.

@Dar321 Thank you. I bought a small one for the area near the sliders. I'm going to put it down today to see if I like it. I know they make them now that are thicker and cushier than the original. I bought a Jonathan Adler design that I keep going back to. I'd love to have it in a large size for my living room, but I definitely want to make a wise choice. Area rugs are so expensive and I don't want to make the same mistake. Of course, when I bought my current rug, we didn't have the puppers so it wasn't really a problem.

Also, every area rug that I've looked at says to NOT use the beater bar on your vacuum. This makes maintenance an effort and I'm tired of babying things. I actually bought a second vacuum that does not have a beater bar, just suction. I'm looking for something low pile.

Linda0215 · ‎10-23-2015

@gidgetgh wrote:
I ordered a large ruggagble rug. Pulled it partially out of the box and saw how muted the colors and pattern were, compared to the online pictures, put it back in the box and returned it same day.

Since I never learn, I ordered 2 small holiday rugs to put in front of 2 doors. Again, muted colors and pattern. The Velcro backing thing is a pain to put on smoothly. I ended up giving both to Goodwill. Never again.

@gidgetgh I've read it's really difficult to lay the large rugs on top of the pad. I want at least a 10 x 14 which is too big for my washer. I'd have to take it to the laundromat. I'm not sure all this is worth the effort. They sure do have gorgeous designs though!

Meowingkitty · ‎06-19-2010

@gidgetgh wrote:
I ordered a large ruggagble rug. Pulled it partially out of the box and saw how muted the colors and pattern were, compared to the online pictures, put it back in the box and returned it same day.

Since I never learn, I ordered 2 small holiday rugs to put in front of 2 doors. Again, muted colors and pattern. The Velcro backing thing is a pain to put on smoothly. I ended up giving both to Goodwill. Never again.

I had the same experience with them. Kinda dull colors, not cushy and the Velcro is a PITA. I had a 5x7 or so and at the time a sick kitty who would throw up on it. It was good that I could wash it but the Velcro was a pain. I also gave mine away.

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

@Linda0215 wrote:
Do any of you have a Ruggable rug? I'm considering one for my living room. I currently have a beautiful hand loomed, wool rug that our two German Shepard are destroying. The little guy likes to chew and pull up the loops if you aren't watching him.

I purchased a small one to try out near my sliders but I haven't put it down yet. At this point in my life, I just want something that's stain resistant, flat weave, and performance for this crazy household. I can't have nice things.

@Linda0215

My dad brought back Persian rugs when he worked in the Middle East (for my mother) many decades ago. They were handed down to me. My border collie did the same thing and when they get older, feces and vomit do not come out of an old rug without destroying it. I have Ruggable and don't look back. I enjoyed all the years I had those beautiful rugs from Iran but that time is up, just as my time is winding down. Ruggables are wonderful. Don't hesitate. You will miss the woolen rugs for a time but you will find the Ruggables too easy to care for and beautiful and you will get rave reviews from visitors. Buy them and enjoy them. I have them in my public area, even in front of my stove area, under my DR table and my breakfast room table. Easy peasy.

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

@Linda0215 wrote:

@Dar321 wrote:
I have a couple small ones. Wash beautifully. Not so nice underfoot, as a wool rug though. They have some really beautiful patterns. Probably would be great with pets, but don't expect it to be cushy like wool.
@Dar321 Thank you. I bought a small one for the area near the sliders. I'm going to put it down today to see if I like it. I know they make them now that are thicker and cushier than the original. I bought a Jonathan Adler design that I keep going back to. I'd love to have it in a large size for my living room, but I definitely want to make a wise choice. Area rugs are so expensive and I don't want to make the same mistake. Of course, when I bought my current rug, we didn't have the puppers so it wasn't really a problem.

Also, every area rug that I've looked at says to NOT use the beater bar on your vacuum. This makes maintenance an effort and I'm tired of babying things. I actually bought a second vacuum that does not have a beater bar, just suction. I'm looking for something low pile.

@Linda0215

I only use my vacuum sweeper until my housekeeper comes on Tuesday and she uses the vacuum but I have told her "don't use the beaters." She has done it when I have come and found her doing it and it still looks lovely. So I guess it doesn't matter if you don't do it everyday.