Ruggable Rug Wash & Care Guide
Keep your Ruggable rug looking its best with care instructions for washing, vacuuming, spills, stains, drying, and everyday maintenance.
Find Care Instructions for Your Ruggable Rug
This guide covers care instructions for Ruggable’s three main rug types:
Two-Piece Rug System: How to wash, dry, vacuum, and care for the removable Rug Cover and Rug Pad.
All-in-One Rug: How to wash, dry, vacuum, and care for the one-piece machine-washable rug.
Easy Care Wool Rug: How to vacuum, spot clean, dry, and care for wool and wool-blend rugs that are not machine washable.
Note:
For minor messes or stains, you may not need a full wash. See our Spot Cleaning Guide for quick cleanup instructions.
Some larger machine-washable rug sizes are too bulky for standard home appliances and require commercial laundromat washers. Check your home machine’s capacity with our Washing Machine Size Guide before washing.
How to Wash a Two-Piece Rug System
Use these instructions for Flatwoven, Re-Jute, and Outdoor Rug Covers.
Remove the Rug Cover from the Rug Pad.
Place the Rug Cover in the washing machine with the design side facing out.
Machine-wash in cold water on the delicate cycle.
Use a mild, non-bleach detergent.
Do not use bleach.
Do not use fabric softener on Flatwoven or Outdoor Rug Covers.
Never machine-wash the separate Rug Pad.
Two-Piece Drying Guide
Tumble dry on low heat or hang to air-dry. Avoid high heat.
Make sure the Rug Cover is completely dry before placing it back on the Rug Pad.
How to Wash an All-in-One Rug
Use these steps for Plush, Tufted, and Performance Weave rugs.
Pick up the entire rug from the floor.
Place it in the washing machine with the design side facing out.
Machine-wash in cold water on the delicate cycle.
Use a mild, non-bleach detergent.
Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
All-in-One Rug Drying Guide
Tumble dry on low heat or hang to air-dry. Avoid high heat.
Make sure the rug is completely dry before placing it back on the floor.
For rugs that need more than one cycle, remove the rug after the first cycle, adjust any damp areas, and place it back in the dryer.
If your rug slides after washing, it may still be damp. Place it back in the dryer for another partial cycle on low heat.
After drying, vacuuming can help smooth the edges and refresh the rug’s texture.
Estimated drying times:
60x90, 90x150, 120x185, and all runners: One dryer cycle (~45–60 minutes)
150x215 and 185 Round: Two dryer cycles (~90–120 minutes)
185x275, 245x305, and 245 Round: Three dryer cycles (~135–180 minutes)
How to Care for an Easy Care Wool Rug
Easy Care Wool rugs are not machine washable. Follow these care instructions for everyday maintenance, spills, and stains.
Vacuum regularly on low suction with the rotating brush/beater bar off, working in multiple directions to lift debris. Do not vacuum the fringe. Robot vacuums are not recommended.
Blot spills right away with a clean, white (undyed) cloth, pressing firmly to absorb as much as possible. Do not rub or scrub.
Spot clean stains with a gentle, clear cleaning solution. Spot test first, mist lightly, blot, and air dry. Do not saturate or scrub. Avoid using cleaning solution on the fringe.
If needed, trim loose ends level with the pile using scissors. Do not pull. Contact Customer Support for running loops, loose binding or yarns, or fringe damage
For stubborn stains, professional rug cleaning is recommended.
Rotate or reposition your rug and rug pad every 3–6 months to promote even wear.
Wool Drying Guide
Easy Care Wool rugs should air-dry only.
After a spill or spot cleaning, blot out as much moisture as possible and allow the area to dry completely with good airflow.
Do not use a hair dryer, heater, or other direct heat source.
Do not cover the rug while it is damp.
How to Clean Your Rug Pad
Rug Pads do not need a full wash, but occasional cleaning helps keep your rug system fresh and secure. Follow these simple steps to clean spills, remove dust, and let the pad dry fully before placing it back on the floor.
For wet messes, spot-clean with mild soap and water using a cloth or towel.
For dry messes, sweep or vacuum on low suction to remove dust and dirt.
Let the pad air-dry completely before placing it back on the floor or putting your rug on top.
Make sure hard floors are fully dry before replacing a Rug Pad.
Do not machine-wash, tumble-dry, bleach, or submerge any Rug Pad.
How to Vacuum Your Ruggable Rug
Vacuum regularly to help remove dirt and debris and maintain your rug’s texture.
Use low suction/low power. If available, choose a high carpet or high pile setting.
For Easy Care Wool rugs, turn off the beater bar or rotating brush.
For 2-Piece and All-in-One rugs, use soft, flexible bristles or a beater bar with soft bristles. Avoid stiff rotating brush bars.
Use a standard push-and-pull motion. If a rug cover lifts or separates from the rug pad, switch to a push-only motion.
Avoid vacuuming directly over rug corners or fringe.
For Easy Care Wool rugs, vacuum from several directions to help lift debris from the base of the fibers.
Carpet and floor sweepers may be used with a traditional push-and-pull motion.
Robot vacuums are not recommended, as they may cause fraying, snag loops or fringe, or damage rug edges and corners.
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