Rugs That Can Go In The Washing Machine

Since you’re looking for rugs that can go in the washing machine, you’re aware that there is such a beast!

There are numerous benefits to choosing a machine-washable area rug, the best being that you can easily keep the area rug clean.

However, Keep This in Mind When Choosing a Rug That Can Go in the Washer:

Rugs that can go in the washing machine generally have slippery backing. The backs of these rugs are typically canvas or sometimes just cloth itself.

These types of floor backings (and others that are machine washable) can be slippery! Plus, they may not stay in place.

Slippery rugs are a safety hazard, so read the solutions below.

Go Directly to the Product Selection of Rugs that Can Go in the Washing Machine Here, or Read about the Safety Issues, and View the Products Below Directly on this page.

Slippery Rug Backings and The Best Solutions to Prevent Rugs From Buckling Up and People Tripping and Falling

Non-Slip Rug Padding

The number one solution is to purchase a non-slip rug pad to go underneath the rug.

There are many variations to choose from, but they all essentially do the same thing; they keep the rug from moving around.

Be sure to get the right size for your area rug. Match the rug pad size to the area rug’s exact size. If you don’t do this, you’ll end up with a funky-looking area rug that’s not entirely flat. <— and that’s not safe either.

Here is an example of one non-slip rug pad on Amazon.

Non-Slip Rug Tape

The following solution is something called “Non-Slip Rug Tape.” This tape is something you generally place on the corners of the rug and has a sticky substance that adheres to the floor. However, you can set the tape around the entire carpet.

The disadvantage to rug tape is that, depending upon the product quality, some tape leaves a sticky residue on your floor! Not all rug tapes are the same. You can get an idea via customer reviews which ones are less likely to do this.

Here is an example of a preferred non-slip rug tape available via Amazon.

Here Are Some Popular Rugs That Can Go Inside the Washer:

According to the manufacturers, these rugs are designed so that you can place them in the washer.

However, be sure to check EXACTLY what the manufacturer says. Some say you can also place them in the dryer on low heat, or if you can, hang dry the rug.

Again, check the rug’s backing, and go with a non-slip pad if you feel there could be a safety issue.

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