{"id":131,"date":"2022-09-07T06:31:54","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T06:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/?p=131"},"modified":"2022-09-11T16:23:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-11T16:23:58","slug":"can-a-5x7-rug-fit-in-a-washing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/can-a-5x7-rug-fit-in-a-washing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Can A 5×7 Rug Fit In A Washing Machine?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Area rugs are a beautiful way to decorate your home, but what happens when you spill something on them, or they need a really good freshening up? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can a 5×7 rug fit in a washing machine? It is possible, but most 5×7 area rugs will be too large and heavy to fit into a regular washing machine unless they are relatively lightweight, and you have a large capacity washer. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, many types of rugs are not suitable for machine washing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read ahead to determine whether the rug you have can be put into your washing machine, or whether you need to find another way to get it clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Size Rug Can Fit In My Washing Machine?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important considerations, when you\u2019re thinking about trying to machine wash any rug<\/a>, is what kind of washer you are working with. To put it simply: a larger machine can handle a larger rug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To check the load capacity on your washer, you can look at the technical specifications in the manual, or you can simply search for it online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people have a washing machine with a load capacity of between 3.5 to 4.5 cu. ft, but larger machines might have a drum size of 5.0 to 5.5 cu. ft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 4.5 cu. ft. washer or more can usually handle a load of around 15-17lbs, depending on the power and spin cycle. A 5.0 cu ft. drum is often able to fit a king-size comforter<\/a> \u2013 which can be similar in dimensions to a 5×7 area rug. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top loaders can often fit more volume of clothing inside, but they tend to be able to handle less weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Heavy Is Your Rug?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a larger capacity machine, then you might be able to fit a 5×7 rug inside, but will it be able to run safely? That often depends on the weight \u2013 and the thickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area rugs that are 20lbs or more are likely to cause problems for even larger front-loading machines \u2013 particularly if they are highly absorbent or have a rubber backing. A heavy rug can make the drum unstable, put a strain on the motor, and cause internal damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to be sure that your rug<\/a> is not only going to fit inside the machine but also that it is light enough for what your machine can handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5×7 rugs can vary greatly in weight, depending on what they are made from. Some can be as light as 10lbs while others can weigh 40 lbs or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Your Rug Go In The Washing Machine?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve made sure that your machine is large enough for your rug to fit in<\/a>, and also that the rug itself is not too thick or heavy, can you put it into the washer now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, that\u2019s not the end of the story. Many rugs are actually not machine washable at all and can be seriously damaged in a wash cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wool rugs, natural fiber rugs, and hair-on-hide rugs are usually not safe to put in the washing machine. Some cotton rugs and synthetic rugs, however, are machine washable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just the core materials that the rug is made from either \u2013 a non-slip or rubber backing will affect things too. You should check the label and\/or care instructions for your rug to be sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion: Can A 5×7 Rug Fit In A Washing Machine?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, can a 5×7 rug fit in a washing machine? It\u2019s a complicated question. Some lighter 5×7 rugs can fit into larger-capacity washing machines, provided they are rated to handle the weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also need to check whether the rug itself can safely be machine washed without suffering any damage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, you may need to look into other options for cleaning your larger rugs \u2013 like industrial-sized washers, dry cleaning, or cleaning by hand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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