The Only 4 Washable Rugs Worth Buying, Based on Serious Stress-Testing

• Appearance: 19/20
• Comfort: 15/20
• Washability: 20/20
• Value: 19/20
• Quality: 19/20

Total: 92/100

They’re the industry leader for a reason: If you cannot find a Ruggable rug to suit your aesthetic, maybe you should stick to bare hardwood. The brand offers a whopping 1,651 options, as of publication, with sizes ranging from 2’x3’ to 10’x14’. And the designs! Oh, the designs. If quiet luxury’s your thing, check out their Goop collaboration. My Anthro, boho friends, look to Justina Blakeney (she designed the outdoor number pictured). Traditionalists? You’ll love Gracie. Abstract? Art deco? Coastal Scandifornia?! There’s something for you too.

As diverse as the styles and sizes are, Ruggable is also consistently high-quality. Three editors have tested indoor and outdoor rugs alike, low and high pile, over the past five years, and have been continually impressed by the rugs’ resilience.

Ruggable uses a two-part system to make their rugs easy to clean: There’s a rug cover that’s machine-washable and a pad underneath, which acts as both a cushion and stain barrier for your floors. The cover is water resistant, which makes it naturally repel stains, and it attaches, almost Velcro-like, to the pad, so it doesn’t slip around. To wash it, you peel off the cover and wash according to the care instructions,

They aren’t the cheapest on the market, but you won’t be replacing them a year from now—even if you Airbnb your home and your guest’s dog decides carpets are his preferred potty (not that I’m speaking from personal experience or anything).

Fast Facts

• How Do You Wash Them? Ruggable features a rug cover and pad. The cover attaches, Velcro-like, onto the pad, so it stays in place. To wash it, you peel off the cover and stick it in the washing machine.
• Sizes Available: 2’x3’ to 10’x14’, along with runners, doormats, bath mats and round rugs
• Textures/Piles: flatweave, jute, shag, textured, plush
• Washing Machine Rug-Sizing Guide: Find it here

• Appearance: 20/20
• Comfort: 19/20
• Washability: 16/20
• Value: 19/20
• Quality: 20/20

Total: 94/100

The challenge with many washable rugs is that you can immediately tell they’re washable—they just have a flat, utilitarian look to them. Revival excels at plush styles that look and feel like traditional rugs. The collection is tightly curated, with a professional construction that looks pulled straight from the pages of Elle Decor or Architectural Digest. “Overall, the designs are smart, subtle, modern and stylish,” executive editor Dara Katz says, adding that Revival’s commitment to offering an “affordable price point for its quality, an aspect built into the company’s ethos, is very attractive.” (The brand sells directly to consumer to keep costs down and regularly visits its suppliers to ensure the quality of the rugs and the workers’ conditions.)

Katz also appreciated that the Maru rug, shown, is easy to clean, though she noted that the style she owns is not water resistant, so she is a bit more careful about spills. (She also line-dries the style to preserve its plushness.) On that note, washing is pretty straightforward; unlike Ruggable and Tumble’s two-part system, there’s just the rug, so you toss the whole thing in the washer.

Fast Facts

• How Do You Wash Them? Machine wash on the delicate setting with 1 tablespoon detergent; rugs sized 5x8’ and up are recommended for use with a commercial washing machine, and for 9’x12’ rugs, Revival recommends spot or dry cleaning
• Sizes Available: 2’x3’ to 9’x12’, along with runners and round rugs
• Textures/Piles: flatweave, low, medium, plush
• Washing Machine Rug-Sizing Guide: See the “Care” section on the rug you’d like to purchase

• Appearance: 17/20
• Comfort: 18/20
• Washability: 20/20
• Value: 19/20
• Quality: 17/20

Total: 91/100

A newcomer that received multiple rave reviews from editors, Tumble features all OEKO-TEX certified rugs in 80+ hand-illustrated designs. Like Ruggable, it features a rug pad and a washable cover, only their designs feature corners you tuck the pad onto, and their pad is a bit cushier. (Reviewers described the pad as almost a play mat-like feel, with an absorbent squish.) “It is extremely easy to clean,” says editor-in-chief Jillian Quint, who owns the Adelaide. “It’s less bulky in my washing machine than a duvet cover.” That’s an important pro here, as many toss-the-whole-rug-in styles can be pretty tricky to actually fit in a household washing machine.

Tumble also offers a great range of sizes and designs—from runners to 9’x12’ rugs, with styles ranging from Persian to modern—and it’s held up well over time, remaining stain-free after six months’ use.

Quint does warn that sometimes the corners of the rug pop off the pad, and that the rug can bunch up if furniture is moved around on it too frequently. Still, its affordability and overall quality—given its price point—make it a standout choice.

Fast Facts

• How Do You Wash Them? Machine wash on the delicate cycle; tumble dry low or line dry
• Sizes Available: 3’x5’ to 9’x12’, along with runners
• Textures/Piles: low, faux fur/plush
• Washing Machine Rug-Sizing Guide: Find it here

• Appearance: 17/20
• Comfort: 17/20
• Washability: 20/20
• Value: 20/20
• Quality: 15/20

Total: 89/100

Admittedly, Target’s foray into washable rugs is pretty limited, but their options have held up the best among the big box retailers I’ve tried. This Persian-style accent rug survived a soak from Hurricane Ian, and after washing, was as good as new. (Meanwhile, two other rugs needed to be replaced for lingering odors.) Most washable accent rugs at this price point feel like the design is stamped on, and within a few months, it disappears in high-trafficked spots. This wasn’t the case here; several months later, it’s as vibrant as ever.

That said, the design options are quite limited—44 styles, as of publication, and most are 2’x3’ accent rugs or runners, though there are a couple designs that go up to 8’x10’. On the plus side, most offerings fit in a household washing machine (though you may want to double-check your cubic footage before attempting the 4’x6’ or larger).

Washing the accent rug is as easy as it gets. Like Revival, you simply toss the whole rug in. It offers decent padding in the kitchen, though it does slip around a bit, so I’d recommend sticking rug tape or another grip to hold it in place.

Fast Facts

• How Do You Wash Them? Machine wash if size permits; spot or wipe clean
• Sizes Available: 2’x3’ to 8’x10’’, along with runners
• Textures/Piles: flatweave, low
• Washing Machine Rug-Sizing Guide: n/a