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Choosing the Right Rug for Your Pet
Aug 06, 2019
Learn the best types of rugs for pets of all shapes and sizes!
We all love our pets...We really, really do, but sometimes it can be heartbreaking when Bingo or Felix come in between you and your dream rug. No need to fret, over the years, we have learned that you can still have your dream rug AND keep your fur baby!
Choose the right materials & construction!
First off let's avoid hooked and looped rug constructions. This is due to the fact that claws, even trimmed ones, can get caught and snag the rug's material. Another type of rug you may want to avoid is any rug made with a viscose-blend. These rugs MUST be professionally cleaned. This means if your furry pal has an accident...Off to the cleaners the rug must go.
Now, what type of materials should you go with?
Tufted or woven wool
and jute
rugs are in fact durable. You do need to keep in mind they are not entirely scratch-proof though. You may want to keep this in mind if you have a pooch that feels the need to dig to China on your rug or you have a kitty that just has to use your rug a scratching post. This rugs are easy to vacuum, and for the most part they are easy to clean with enzymatic stain removers. Just remember if you have a stain that has set-in or you have repeat urine marking by your pet, your rug will require a professional rug cleaning.
Woven cotton
rugs are another good choice when shopping for a pet friendly rug. They are lightweight and easy to move around (we recommend using a non-slip rug pad). The smaller sizes can even be hand washed and then hung to dry. They’re also very durable but they are chew-proof or scratch-proof.
Pets love lounging and playing on cotton chenille
rugs since they are very soft and cozy. The problem with them is their naturally fuzziness makes them a magnet for your pet's fur. This means they will require more vacuuming than other types. They also are be a bit more delicate than other types of rugs, meaning they have been known not hold up as well to frequent washing or cleaning.
Rugs made for indoor/outdoor
use are the cream of the crop in pet-friendly households. No, we are not kidding. They are virtually chew-proof and scratch-proof and can take a good amount of foot traffic, rough housing, and dirt that your pets may track in. They also wash up with just a little bit of detergent and some water and still look close to new.
So, you have been browsing eBay for a new (or used) area rug from your home or office, but you aren't sure if you should go ahead and pull the tigger. You may want to stop and think a little longer before you make the move from buying such a big purchase from any online retailer, but especially from sellers on eBay. Keep reading to learn more about the good, the bad, and the ugly when purchasing rugs from eBay and other online retailers.
We all know that one of the hardest things to keep clean in your home, it's your rugs. That doesn't mean that you should avoid cleaning them, but there are things to consider that you should avoid doing! Here are some tips to help you out when cleaning your rugs:
Soumak weave area rugs are works of art for your floors and unlike most other rugs you usually see. The construction of Soumaks is different from that of the hand-knotted rugs. The ancient and complex construction technique used to make these rugs produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Another advantage of today's Soumak rugs is that they are double sided and can be reversible, if you choose, since they are finished on both sides. Each side in the modern take of these rugs are just a little different. One side of the design being a little more distinct on one side than the other side. The Soumak rug can be suited for situations where a thinner rug is needed, but where you need more durability. These rugs can offer vibrant colors combined with subtle abrash (variation in depth of color) or more natural tones that will create a look and feel that pleases the contemporary eye while honoring tradition. Soumak is named for the village of Shemaka in the Caucasus where this technique was widely practiced, but it certainly was not invented there. Soumak has been practiced extensively across the world, from Central Asia to Iran. Today, Soumak rugs are primarily woven in the large weaving districts in India.
