I Bought a Ruggable Rug After Seeing Ads All Over Social – Here’s My Review

For years, I’ve seen targeted ads imploring me to buy a washable Ruggable rug. With three small kids and a 110-pound dog, it was only a matter of time until I gave in. When we recently moved to a home with original hardwood floors, I finally bought a Ruggable rug for our living room. Here’s everything you need to know about how it’s held up, what washing it was like, and whether I’d buy it again.

If you’ve never heard of Ruggable, here’s what to know. Ruggable sells machine-washable rugs that consist of a cover and a non-slip rug pad, which can be standard or cushioned. They come in various sizes, colors, prints, and use cases, from bath mats (22″ x 32″) to large area rugs (up to 10′ x 14′). Small rugs start at under $100, but many of the larger sizes cost upwards of $600. 

For our living room, I chose an 8 x 10 foot area rug in the Kamran Coral print, which cost $589. It has a muted and vintage look that adds a unique touch to the room but isn’t overwhelming. For an extra $100, I also added a cushioned pad under the rug.

The setup: It took quite a bit of work to roll out the bulky pads and then roll the rug onto the pads. I also had to smooth out the rug to get out any wrinkles and line it up evenly on the pad. The rug sticks really well to the pads, so it doesn’t slide around, but this can make it tricky to align it just right when you’re setting it up. It’s a job that I can do myself if I have to, but it’s much easier with an extra set of hands.

The cushioned pad: So far, it it has been well worth it. It provides some extra protection for my one-year-old twins who are learning to walk, and it helps the room feel cozy and comfortable. 

The spot-cleaning: Once we got our rug set up, it wasn’t long before my kids spilled things on it. I have spot-treated it with a variety of different stain removers, carpet cleaners, and shampooers, and so far, every stain has come up, and none of the cleaners have affected the color of the rug. In fact, I spot-cleaned it many times before I took the plunge and put it in the washer for the first time.

When it’s time to wash the rug, pull the top layer off, almost like velcro. Then simply put it in the washer with the print facing out. The company advises you to wash the rug in cold water on a delicate cycle. Once it’s washed, let it air-dry or dry it on low heat in the dryer. 

I wasn’t sure how the rug would come out after being washed; I was a bit skeptical that it would actually get clean or that it would still look as nice after going through the washer and the dryer.

The ultimate test was how the rug washed up after it took the brunt of our stomach bug. I’ll spare you the details, but let’s just say the rug definitely took a well-earned trip through the washing machine (and the dryer). Miraculously, it came out looking (and smelling) brand new. There weren’t any suspicious spots, and it smells fresh. 

Of course, I encourage my kids to try not to spill and to clean up after themselves, but it’s a relief to know that when spills inevitably happen, I can throw the top part of the rug in the washing machine. I don’t need to live with stains, and it will be a long time until I need to purchase a new rug. 

My only complaint about the rug is that it is rather thin, which makes sense because it has to be able to fit in a washing machine. If I hadn’t bought the cushioned pad, I’m not sure if it would be very comfortable as a main living surface in our home.

The brand does offer plush rugs and premium medium pile rugs, although these aren’t available in the large size I bought for my living room. These options feel a bit more homey and cozy than their classic rugs, and if I buy any for the bedrooms in our home, I’ll likely opt for one of these.