# I Tested 10 Washable Rugs. Here's the Honest Verdict > A mom of two and one leaky diaper later, here's which washable rugs actually earn their spot on your floor. - Title: I Tested 10 Washable Rugs. Here's the Honest Verdict · domino - Summary: A mom of two and one leaky diaper later, here's which washable rugs actually earn their spot on your floor. Synthetic printed rugs win on price and easy… - Keywords: washable rugs, home decor, kids, cleaning, shopping, Tested, Washable, Rugs, Here's, Honest, Verdict, domino - Source: domino — https://domino.com/content/washable-rugs-review - Published: 2018-09-27T05:42:17+00:00 - Read time: 3 min - Topics: washable rugs, home decor, kids, cleaning, shopping ## Rugs versus real life A toddler and an incontinent senior dog nearly ended rugs in this house back in 2021. Washable versions turned out to be the fix. > I was at my wits end, ready to give up on having rugs in our house all together. ## Round two, harder mode Now there's a five-year-old on the move and a one-year-old flinging food. Low-maintenance floor coverings are non-negotiable. ## The category exploded Options have multiplied since the first test. Shag, tufted, and natural-fiber rugs you would never guess could survive a machine. ## Lorena Canals leads Nearly three decades of washable rugs, and the wool-and-cotton pieces feel like souk finds. Machine washable and dryer safe. > It's hard to believe that these plush, wool-and-cotton numbers could go in the washer and dryer! ## Finally, a light rug If you have wanted ivory carpet but feared the cleanup, this is the workaround. Non-slip pads come included with all wool styles. ## The faux sheepskin Their woolly sheep style is a cruelty-free take on sheepskin. Looped yarn gets the same cozy vibe with far easier care. > It isn't an exact one-for-one, but the looped-yarn construction creates the same essence and vibe. ## Revival's wool and cotton The recycled-polyester designs are not for everyone, but the wool and cotton versions are a home run. Natural fiber, on-trend patterns. ## Taylor brings the shag In a sea of paper-thin washable rugs, the Taylor has a high-pile shag with real texture. Instant cozy factor. ## Denim for high traffic Revival's woven cotton runners, including one made from recycled denim, hold up in kitchens and entryways. ## Hana goes lightweight Five styles inspired by the Korean Dansaekhwa movement, artist Zarina's geometric prints, and Rothko's color fields. ## Crate & Kids surprised me Expected another flat printed synthetic. Got varied pile height, a soft polyester-rayon-cotton blend, and rubber backing that stays put. > It actually has variation in pile height that gives it a subtle texture and makes it feel, and look, more organic. ## Rugs Direct has everything Over 10,000 designs, 800-plus washable, stocking brands like Loloi, Surya, and Jaipur Living. Go in knowing what you want. ## One editor's shag test Domino's photo director got a 12-pound Livabliss shag in days, no bulky box. Cold wash, mild detergent, air dry for a few hours. > A dream for both my mess-masking toddler and this mess-cleaning mama. ## Small catches worth knowing No rug pad included, which you need on tile or hardwood. After the first wash, some threads pulled on the back, invisible from above. ## Sage & Wild goes thick Genuinely plush pile in 100 percent wool or organic cotton. Soft enough for crawling, playing, and lounging. ## The leaky diaper test Within 24 hours of the Brick rug arriving, disaster struck. Washer on bulky with mild detergent, dryer on low, done. > I'm convinced that my one-year-old gravitates more to playing in his room because of it. ## Tumble's puzzle-piece pads Quarter-inch foam pads fit together like puzzle pieces under the rug. Stays put through rough play and cushions falls. ## Rugs USA, cheap and clever The winners use pile height and fiber color instead of printed pattern. The Fredrika is thin but dimensional, and needs no special pad. > Every person who has walked into my home is shocked that it can be thrown in the wash. ## Ruggable went mainstream The brand that made washable rugs famous now collaborates with Goop, Jonathan Adler, and Justina Blakeney. Synthetic and printed, but easy. ## Check your washer first Revival's 5-by-8 to 8-by-10 rugs need a 60-pound machine; home units run 20 to 25. Nine-by-12 and up is spot or dry clean only. ## Key takeaway Synthetic printed rugs win on price and easy care, natural-fiber ones win on looks and texture, so pick the trade-off that matches your mess.