Anyone with pets and children knows how hard it is to keep an area rug clean. There are several options on the market for washable area rugs. However, it is hard to know if the rugs are worth the price and hype. Read along to find out my review on which washable rug is best; Ruggable or Boutique Rugs.
Ruggable
Ruggable was one of the first companies on the scene to sell washable area rugs in a variety of patterns and sizes. Like most people, I was drawn into the allure of a washable rug.
Even though the price tag is high, I purchased an 8×10 Ruggable for my living room. There are several negative things about buying a washable rug with Ruggable. First, you must purchase a rug pad or base to go with your rug. The rug pad costs almost as much as the rug itself. Second, the rug is very thin and the edges tend to roll up requiring you to use tons of rug tape to hold it in place. Lastly, although the rug washes well it is a pain to get it all put back together.
The Ruggable is not a soft rug, it is very flat.
While the concept of the Ruggable is great the long term upkeep and constant flipping up of the carpet edges left me desiring a different rug option.
Boutique Rugs
After being fed up with my Ruggable Rug, I did a Google Search for washable rugs and came across Boutique Rugs. My sister has purchased area rugs from them in the past and really liked them.
Boutique Rugs has a line of washable area rugs and runners. The price point on the rugs was very low compared to Ruggable. I purchased an 8×10 washable area rug and a matching runner for $250 total including shipping. Boutique Rugs always has a promo code, if you don’t see a discount code on their website then check Honey.
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Boutique rugs are soft and fluffy like a traditional rug though they are still thin. The edges do not roll easily like the Ruggable.
Securing your Ruggable or Boutique Rugs
Since I already had the Ruggable base, I decided to use it with the Boutique Rug as a rug pad. The Ruggable base works perfect with the Boutique Rug which saved me some money on having to purchase a new rug pad.
Keeping the Ruggable base also allows me to swap the rugs out whenever I need to. This will be great for when I am washing the Boutique Rug. With dogs and kids you never know when someone is going to spill or have an accident!
To make sure the rugs stay in place, I use carpet tape. Carpet tape is especially needed for the runner, nobody wants to be sliding all over the house!
Conclusion Ruggable or Boutique Rugs
While the Ruggable washes easily, is light weight and contains a variety of patterns; Boutique Rugs have a better overall look and feel. It comes down to durability for me. The Ruggable edges flip over constantly due to the kids and the dogs to the point that rug tape does not help. Boutique washable rugs are the better option in both durability and price.
