{"id":31,"date":"2022-09-02T18:03:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T18:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/?p=31"},"modified":"2022-10-26T18:17:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T18:17:04","slug":"how-to-wash-a-ruggable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/how-to-wash-a-ruggable\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Wash A Ruggable Rug\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While it would be nice if our rugs and carpets stayed squeaky clean every day \u2013 no matter what \u2013 that\u2019s just not realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even incredible rugs like Ruggable rugs need to be washed and cleaned on a pretty routine basis to keep your floors (the rest of your home) looking tidy and comfy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not have to wash a Ruggable as often as you wash your bed sheets, but at least once a month is pretty solid advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The folks at Ruggable understand that these floor coverings are going to get pretty dirty, with muddy footprints, spilled snacks and drinks, and maybe even some pet accidents every now and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why they\u2019ve made their products so easy to wash!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the rest of this quick guide we run through all you need to know about how to wash a Ruggable \u2013 all different kinds of Ruggables \u2013 with as little effort as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these tips and tricks and you\u2019ll be able to safely clean all of your Ruggables with ease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Wash a Ruggable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Washing Plush Ruggables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plush Ruggables are some of the most popular products the company makes and also the easiest of the bunch to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pull the <a href=\"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/best-washing-machine-for-rugs\/\">rug<\/a> cover off of your Ruggable rug pad and flip it inside out<\/li><li>Put the inside out cover (the 100% washable cover) into your machine with cold water and mild detergents (no bleach!)<\/li><li>Run a quick cycle (15-20 minutes)<\/li><li>Air dry your washable cover, reassemble your Ruggable, and you\u2019re good to go!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Washing Shag Ruggables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For shag Ruggables, follow the same steps as the plus Ruggables with one major exception \u2013 you can <a href=\"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/can-a-5x7-rug-fit-in-a-washing-machine\/\">toss these rugs<\/a> into your dyer without any worry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important that your dryer is set to low (or \u201cfluff\u201d) if you\u2019re going to go in that direction, though. You can always air dry shack Ruggables if you don\u2019t want to risk it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Washing Chenille Ruggables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chenille Ruggables are quick and easy to clean, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Remove the cover of the Ruggable from the main pad and flip it inside out<\/li><li>Stick the washable pad into your dryer and put it through a rinse-only cycle with no detergent<\/li><li>Follow that up (if necessary) with a second, short cycle with a mild (unbleached) detergent<\/li><li>Dry this kind of Ruggable in the dryer on low heat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Washing Faux Fur\/Hide Ruggables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always make sure that you are washing your faux fur and faux hide Ruggables inside out on the lowest and coldest possible setting of your washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, it\u2019s not a bad idea to make sure that these kind of Ruggables only ever get run on the \u201cdelicate\u201d cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a very mild detergent, no bleach or special cleaning agents, and run the whole thing through a full gentle cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s really important that you make sure you don\u2019t expose any of your faux fur or for hide Ruggables to high heat when you are drying things out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also pull these kinds of Ruggables from the washer as soon the cycle finishes. Leave them in too long and they\u2019ll crease permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Washing Outdoor Ruggables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor Ruggables and doormats need to be swept and \u201cbeaten\u201d until you get rid of as much surface dust, dirt, and grime from them as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you\u2019ll want to pull the cover from the Ruggable and stick it into the washing machine with the design side facing out. You don\u2019t have to turn these inside out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Machine wash on a delicate cycle (using mild detergent) and then either air dry or tumble dry outdoor Ruggable options on the lowest heat setting possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it \u2013 everything you need to know about how to wash a Ruggable quickly, safely, and reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like we mentioned earlier, these things don\u2019t have to be washed on a daily basis (or even on a weekly basis). These floor coverings are pretty tough and pretty durable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they start to get dirty or dingy looking, though, follow the directions outlined above and you\u2019ll have them in just as good as brand-new condition in record time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While it would be nice if our rugs and carpets stayed squeaky clean every day \u2013 no matter what \u2013 that\u2019s just not realistic. 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