How Often Should You Wash a Washable Rug?
Most washable rugs need a full wash every 2-6 months depending on traffic, pets and shoes. Here is the room-by-room schedule we actually recommend, plus how to freshen a rug between washes.
How to Clean an Area Rug With a Carpet Cleaner (Safely)
Can you use a carpet cleaner on an area rug? Which rugs are safe, a step-by-step method, and which rugs to never machine clean.
How to Clean a Shag Area Rug (Without Tangling the Pile)
How to clean a shag area rug safely: shaking, gentle vacuuming, spot cleaning, deep cleaning and fluffing the pile back up.
How to Clean a Large Area Rug at Home (Step by Step)
How to clean a large area rug at home: vacuuming, spot cleaning, deep cleaning options, and drying, without professional help.
How to Get Pet Odor Out of a Washable Rug
Detergent alone will not remove pet urine odor, because the problem is uric acid crystals in the backing. Here is the enzyme-cleaner method that actually works.
Are Washable Rugs Safe for Hardwood Floors?
Washable rugs are safe on hardwood with one precaution: a breathable pad and a bone-dry rug. Here are the four real risks to a wood floor and how to avoid each one.
Do Washable Rugs Fade? How to Keep the Color
Washing rarely fades a washable rug. Sunlight does. Here is what actually causes colour loss, which colours show it first, and the habits that keep a rug looking new.
Are Washable Rugs Good for Allergies?
A washable rug lets you physically remove the dust, dander and pollen a traditional rug only traps. Here is what that does for allergies, what it does not do, and how to wash for the best result.
How Long Do Washable Rugs Last? An Honest Answer
A washable rug's life is decided by traffic and heat, not by how often you wash it. Here is what wears out first, what accelerates it, and how to tell when a rug is finished.
Do Washable Rugs Shrink? What Really Happens in the Wash
Washable rugs made from recycled synthetic fibre do not meaningfully shrink in cold water. Heat is the culprit, and what most people call shrinkage is usually the backing curling. Here is how to avoid both.
What Size Washer Do You Need for a Washable Rug?
Most washable rugs up to 5x7 fit a standard 4.5 cu ft washer. Here are real rug weights by size, the minimum washer capacity for each, and what to do when your rug is too big.
Can You Put a Washable Rug in the Dryer?
Most machine washable rugs can go in the dryer on a low or air-dry setting, but always check the care label first. Low heat protects the non-slip backing from cracking...
