My Honest Ruggable Review: One Year Later

Let’s rewind to about a year ago, right after my husband and I moved in together and combined our two families into one (very full) house. Suddenly, our small kitchen was home base for a blended crew of ten, and I knew the floors were about to take a beating. I needed a rug. A washable one. Something that could survive a pile of kids who are (blessedly) now old enough to cook their own food and (tragically) make a mess every single time they do.

I ended up with a Ruggable rug. Not because I researched every washable rug brand on the planet, but because it’s the name everyone knows. It’s the one that kept popping up during scrolling sessions, and I liked the color and design. So I’m here to tell you exactly how I feel about it, now that it’s been a year.

Also, FYI – this post is not sponsored, not gifted, not #ad, and Ruggable has no idea who I am. I bought my rug at full price with my own money, because I needed something nice-looking that wouldn’t fall apart when I washed it (because you’re gonna wash the kitchen rug, even if the rug instructions say not to).

So, How Does a Ruggable Rug Work Anyway?

Before I get into the pros and cons of living with this rug every single day, let’s quickly break down how the Ruggable system actually works, because it’s not your average rug situation.

A Ruggable rug is basically a two-part system:

• The Top Layer (the pretty part): This is the actual rug cover. The thing you see, walk on, spill spaghetti on, and then toss in the washer.
• The Bottom Layer (the muscle): This is a grippy, non-slip rug pad that stays on the floor and gives the whole thing some structure. The top part clings to this base using a Velcro-ish surface, so once it’s stuck down, it stays put.

To set it up, you just lay down the pad, line up the rug cover on top, and press it down. It sticks in place and stays there.

UPDATE – Ruggable now offers an all-in-one option!

Let’s Talk Price

Ruggable rugs aren’t exactly budget buys. My 4×6 Ruggable rug system (which includes both the washable rug cover and the non-slip pad) cost me $249. That’s not outrageous or anything, but I definitely procrastinated hitting that “buy” button because it felt like a splurge that might not pay off. If I needed a large rug for a less-trafficked area, I wouldn’t consider Ruggable…they are wicked expensive at that price.

Link to my rug – Labyrinth in Fern Green by Jonathan Adler

But before this, I had a cheaper rug in the kitchen. It couldn’t be washed, and started looking rough almost immediately. I washed it anyway (a lot), and it ended up in the trash. While the upfront cost of a Ruggable is more, I’ve already saved myself the hassle (and cost) of replacing more budget-friendly rugs that couldn’t keep up.

Also, I bought the thinnest rug and the thinnest pad, since this is a high-traffic area. There are options to buy a thicker top section, a thicker pad, or both.

One nice thing: if you want to change the look down the road, you don’t have to buy the whole thing again. You can just order a new top layer and reuse the same base.

The Pros (AKA, why I’m still using it a year later)

1. It washes REALLY well

I wash this rug every single Sunday. It’s a part of my Sunday rhythm at this point, which means it has been washed over 50 times. I don’t let it air dry either, it goes right in the dryer and back on the floor, every week. It’s super easy to wash, and comes out squeaky clean. After a year of washes, the main part of the rug looks exactly the same. The edges are showing a bit of wear, but I’m still impressed. With the amount of abuse it gets, you’d think the edge stitching would be long gone by now.

2. It stays put

One of the best things about this rug is that it does NOT budge. At all. The base layer grips the floor really well, and the top layer stays securely attached. No shifting, no weird wrinkles or waves, even with constant foot traffic. I never have to adjust it or smooth it out…it just stays put, quietly doing its job, which I appreciate.

3. It hides the messes

This rug gets messy (like, really messy) but you’d never know it just by looking. All the spills, drips, and mystery goo disappear into it. Any rug would do that to some extent, but most of them just hold onto the mess. This one goes in the wash every Sunday, so even if it looks clean on the outside, I know it actually is.

I did try going without the rug for a week recently, thinking maybe my kitchen would stay cleaner without a rug at all. Spoiler: it did not. I ended up hand-mopping the floor every single night because of how gross the floor looked. With the rug down, the mess is still there, but at least I don’t have to look at it constantly. It buys me a little time and a lot of sanity.

The Cons (because nothing is perfect)

1. The corners aren’t great

This is my biggest complaint. The corners of the top section have an extra triangle of thick fabric, which is designed to be tucked around the bottom part for extra hold.

It’s a smart idea in theory…but in practice, it doesn’t really work, and I end up leaving them untucked. So instead I just have thick, floppy corners. It’s not a showstopper, but I’ve caught them a few times and stumbled. I’ve thought about trimming the extra fabric off, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

2. Vacuuming is sometimes a wrestling match

I vacuum throughout the week with a regular upright vacuum, and while it works, it’s not exactly seamless. The edges/corners get sucked up a bit, and I find it easier to just pick up the rug, let the crumbs roll off, then vacuum them off the floor. (I don’t have a robot vacuum, so I can’t tell you how it works with those).

3. The setup took practice

The setup process isn’t rocket science, but the first time I tried to stick the top layer to the bottom layer, I felt like I was wrestling a giant, floppy sticker that didn’t want to align. There is a learning curve (and I still curse at it sometimes), but now it takes about a minute to put back together.

4. Larger sizes might be a hassle

My 4×6 is perfect. It fits in the washer, dries quickly, and goes back down without drama. But the big ones? I imagine a 10×12 or 10×14 would be hard to wrangle on your own, and it might not fit in a standard washing machine unless you’ve got a mega-capacity one. If you’ve tried a larger size, I’d love to hear how it went…leave a comment below and help the rest of us out!

Would I Buy It Again?

Yes, absolutely. For my kitchen, it’s been a game-changer. I love how clean it feels, how easy it is to maintain, and how good it looks. It makes the whole room feel more finished and somehow keeps the space looking cleaner, even when it’s quietly catching all the chaos.

That said, I’m not married to Ruggable as a brand. I’d be totally open to trying other washable rugs in the future, especially if they’re easier to vacuum or have flatter corners. But for now? This one does its job, and does it well.

OCTOBER 2025 UPDATE

Ruggable now offers an all-in-one rug option! No two pieces the wrestle with, no weird sticking up corners, no getting sucked up when you try and vacuum it. I haven’t tried it in person, but it seems like this solves all the negatives.

SEE THE ALL-IN-ONE RUG OPTIONS HERE!

DECEMBER 2025 UPDATE

I bought a new all-in-one Ruggable rug, here a link to my review –

RUGGABLE’S NEW ALL-IN-ONE WASHABLE RUG: WORTH IT?

Other Ruggable Favorites

Ruggable has a ton of great designs, here are a few of my favorites! (Click the rug name to see them on the Ruggable website) –