Ruggable’s New All-In-One Washable Rug: Worth It?

My Honest Review After Buying and testing One Myself

Last Summer I wrote a whole post about the washable rug in my busy kitchen. It’s Ruggable brand…you know, the two-piece kind with the grippy pad and the washable top. I still own that rug, still love it, still wash it every Sunday like a responsible adult…and still grumble about the corners and the post-wash setup.

So when Ruggable recently launched a one-piece version, I felt personally targeted. Like…did they read my blog post? Did they see me wrestling it back together like a giant velcro tortilla? Obviously I had to try it.

CLICK HERE TO READ MY ORIGINAL RUGGABLE REVIEW

I decided to start with a runner (this one), because I need a bunch of them. My house has these two very long, very boring hallways that act like megaphones for sound. Every step, every conversation, every closed door echoes like we live inside a shipping container. A runner seemed like it might take the edge off, and be a cost-effective way to test the new rug style.

So here are my first impressions after a couple of weeks with the rug and two washes. And no, this isn’t sponsored – I bought it myself because I weirdly enjoy testing home things.

The Setup

The very first thing I noticed? The setup. It’s so much better. No lining up corners, no peeling and re-sticking, no wrestling a floppy rug cover like you’re trying to dress a giant toddler. I took it out of the box, rolled it out, and…done.

The Feel

The second thing I noticed was the feel. It’s not thick or fluffy…it’s more like a slightly cushioned flat weave. Honestly, that’s exactly what I wanted. It feels good underfoot, adds a little softness, and doesn’t get in the way of doors or trip anyone up. Basically, the Goldilocks of rug thicknesses.

The backing is grippy enough that it stays put, which is impressive considering this is a skinny runner in a high-traffic hallway filled with roughhousing boys.

Washing

One thing I’ve always loved about my original Ruggable is how easy the top layer is to wash. It’s basically a big flat blanket…toss it in, quick cycle, quick dry, done. The all-in-one version made me a little nervous at first because it’s thicker, and I wasn’t sure if it would fold weird in the washer or take forever to dry. But so far? Zero issues. My 2.5 x 12 runner washed and dried just as easily as the old two-piece cover, and because it’s all one piece, there’s no reassembling or smoothing or sticking corners back down afterward. I can’t comment on the really big sizes, but for a large runner, the wash-and-dry routine has been just as simple.

Vacuuming

Vacuuming my two-piece kitchen Ruggable is…a journey. The moment the vacuum got near the edge, the top layer would suck up like a loose napkin. After a few attempts, I decided it was easier to just pick up the kitchen rug, shake it out, and vacuum the floor instead.

Vacuuming the one piece is better – way better – but still not perfect. You can see how it lifts and wrinkles a bit in my kinda blurry video screenshots below.

Yes, it’s annoying…but pretty standard for a runner. Washable rugs are thin and light, so anything this narrow is going to lift a little. You can work around it by stepping on the edge while vacuuming… the classic runner-vacuum dance. From what I’ve seen in other reviews, the wider rug sizes handle the vacuum much better.

Price

The price? Honestly… rugs are just expensive in general. This one isn’t outrageously priced, but it’s not cheap either. Rugs fall into that “slow down and think about it” category. You don’t replace them often and they take up a ton of visual space, so it’s worth slowing down and making an informed decision (hence you, deep in a rug review right now). For a washable, good-looking, high-traffic rug, the price feels fair.

A bonus: I reached out to Ruggable to ask if I could get a discount code for my audience, and they sent me one! Use code WILDFIREINTERIORS15 to get 15% off your rug purchase. (It won’t stack with sale items, but it definitely helps when things aren’t marked down.)

Designs

Design-wise, Ruggable has a ton to choose from. Modern, traditional, geometric, boho, solid, colorful, neutral, festive, you name it. You’re definitely not stuck choosing between “gray” and “slightly different gray.” I went through their website and chose some of my favorites, but honestly had a very hard time narrowing it down. Here are 30 that made the cut (click on the rug name to see them on the website) –

Ruggable All-In-One Pros and Cons

Pros

• One piece (hallelujah): no layers to mess with and no corner flaps popping up.
• Washes beautifully: literally just toss it in the washer – no delicate prep, no drama.
• Dries quickly: I put mine straight in the dryer and it comes out fully dry and smooth.
• Stays in place: the grippy backing keeps it in place without having to peel it off your floor.
• Holds up well to daily life: We have seven kids + pets living here, so it’s well tested.
• Tons of design options: hundreds of all-in-one styles (plus flat-woven two-piece versions are still available.)

Cons

• Kinda pricey: rugs are expensive in general, and Ruggable falls right into the average range. I’m pretty budget-minded and I’ve still bought multiple, so the price feels fair (especially if you catch a sale).
• Runners lift a bit when vacuuming: seems to be a runner-specific thing; wider sizes don’t have this issue

At the end of the day, I’m a big fan of the all-in-one Ruggable system. It’s simple, it’s practical, it looks good, and it survives my house…which is really the ultimate test. I’m happy enough with it that I’m planning to buy three more runners to fill the rest of my very long and very boring hallways.