We have a 2 year old 8x10 ruggable, 4 kids and a dog. The rug was permanently curled extremely badly, the corners for example rolled into a tube along with 2 of the edges! I basically gave up on it and we just lived with the curling. I steamed it over a week ago and it is 95% fixed! I think we are going to buy another ruggable rug now that we have a solution. THANK YOU
I have several Ruggables but they are all 3x5. I wash them every 3 weeks and have not had any problems with curling or shrinking. They always come out like new! The first order I placed with them, they did not send the pad and their customer service was fantastic and sincere. I’m so happy that you brought that up in your video.
This is brilliant, and it works! My husband was at his wits end and about to throw all our Ruggables away. I searched for a solution and came across your video. I tried it this morning, and all our rugs look like new. (The culprit for us is the Roomba!) Thank you :)
I also had the curling problem. I followed your advise and used steam from my Rowenta steam iron and put Silpat silicone cookie sheet liner between the rug and my wood floor as I went along the edges to protect it. So far so good! My curled edges are flat again!
Ruggable needs to solve this curling issue permanently in its structure and design. A great concept but product needs to be refined so that it is not a compromise for the buyers and they are actually Loving it 100%
It shouldn’t be difficult for them to just change the backing or something…something. If they haven’t responded to this issue yet then it looks like my money will be better spent elsewhere as well. Might as well just get an indoor/outdoor rug that I can just drag outside and scrub and hose down.
Rugs should be maintenance free! Steaming your rug is ridiculous. Glad you have this video to steer me away! I refuse to have to maintain a rug beyond vacuuming it.
UPDATE 8/20 - Floor steamer solution still working like a charm! I see some questions about the effect of steam on our hardwood floors. We actually made a whole video about how the floor has held up after years of steam. Lots of comments from others who do the same thing, on that video. Here's the link to that video: th-cam.com/video/lv-ANTzK6v4/w-d-xo.html and here's the link to the exact steam mop kit we use: kit.co/oakabode/steam-mop-supplies Timestamps in description. Also, just want to reiterate -- these videos are still unsponsored. As mentioned, Ruggable was very generous to send us some free products after seeing our critiques, with some changes implemented into the product to try to fix the curling. I do turn companies down for sponsored video requests daily, so having a company send us an improved product while explicitly saying we don't have to post anything about it is always a breath of fresh air. A few of the more minor critiques still do apply, so if you haven't seen our previous reviews with those details, those links are in the description for you.
This is what I LOVE about your video on Ruggable. So many TH-camrs have be bought by companies which makes it hard to gauge an honest review. Thank you!
Mine curled up a lot. Don't have a steam mop so last time I washed the rug I placed it on the pad without drying it. Worked great! Not wet enough to wet the hardwood after the washers spin cycle, and no curling!
@@studleystudley4472 I dont think that would be a problem unless you live in a humid place. I know in upstate NY this summer it would have been a huge problem. unless maybe you have climate control in your home. air conditioning
I have five Ruggables, both old and new corner styles, and haven’t had any problems with curling. Based on my experience putting my first one together, I think one of the reasons the rugs curl is because people pull on the top too tightly in an effort to get rid of wrinkles and small humps along the edges. I figured out the problem was the underpad, not the top. The pad is delivered rolled up very tightly so usually has ripples and humps in it that don’t relax out. I flattened it by laying a thin damp towel on the wrinkled/humped parts and pressed over the towel with a steam iron (on the lowest steam setting). Once the underpad was flat, I put on the top being careful not to pull on it too hard and create a lot of tension. If it showed any tendency to curl along an edge as I assembled it, I rolled it back and rerolled that part, relaxing the tension. I’ve had my two 8x10 rugs for six months and so far, so good, no curling. I have only spot cleaned, not washed, the two big ones so can’t say if they’d shrink or curl. I have washed my 7’ runner and put it in the dryer. It didn’t curl but did shrink infinitesimally though it still covered the underpad okay. What did happen was that the binding came loose on the point of every corner. I just hot glued it back into place. LOL I do agree the company’s customer service is great. I ordered a mat that came with a very small colour defect in one spot. I emailed them a picture of it and they sent me a new top, no charge. :) These are not high end rugs, in fact, they’re more like floor mats than rugs but if you have pets, kids, or sensitivities to chemicals found in regular rugs, they’re worth the price. If they last a couple of years, I’ll be happy and replacement will be cheaper since I’ll only have to buy a new top.
The problem doesn't start until you wash it a couple times. I have had a ruggable going on 2 years and it all started after I washed it a couple times.
I've had a Ruggable rug since last April and all sides and corners of our rug curl. To think that I have to steam it every week is pretty high maintenance for me considering the brand is supposed to be a "convenient, low maintenance product" 🙁. I don't think I'd buy Ruggable again.
Yeah, the curling is a deal breaker for me. I love the idea of machine washable but really, with my rug cleaner, my rugs are fine even with two dogs. Such a shame because I was THISCLOSE to ordering a Ruggable.
Just wanted to say thank you for a great video and awesome advice to stop the dreaded curling!!! My wife and I are so stoked for this easy fix and our ruggable looks fantastic again!
We just tried this fix and it’s amazing. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep the Ruggable in my entryway but now I can! Thank you for this wonderful advice.
What you need to do is go to a fabric store like Joann Fabrics and get some fusible (iron on) interfacing. Get the heavy duty kind or get fusible buckram, the stuff used in hat and bag making to stiffen fabrics. Cut the interfacing into two and a half inch wide strips and iron it to the back of the rug’s edge just inside and right up against the threaded edge binding. This will stiffen the edge and keep it flat. Doesn’t add any measurable thickness either so won’t show through. No more curling. Works even after washing. If you need it even stiffer just iron on two layers. Cheers!
I have been fascinated with ruggable, but now that I've seen this, I will probably not pursue it because, we have laminated floors that we can't use the steam solution on. People should be aware of the different between real wood. We love the laminate and it's easy care, but we have been cautioned about no standing water. Sigh. Yours are beautiful, by the way. The curling would be disastrous because we have to be careful about tripping issues.
The steam mop doesn’t leave standing water. 💕 it dries so fast because it’s steam and your aren’t in one place long enough for it to get between edges or anything. My floors are dry about three minutes or so after I’ve mopped. We have LVP flooring and our mop has been amazing for it. I don’t know if yours would be different or not. Just wanted to let you know that standing water is not a byproduct of the steam mop. 😊
I was about to buy a Ruggable but bought a different rug. I just got my rug today. I have curling & creasing right out the packaging. I'm trying to flatten it in my garage. I figured while the heavy boxes & stuff are working to flatten the rug down (which is not working), I'd search YT on how to flatten an area rug & found your video. I'm gonna use my steam mop to flatten it, but I'm gonna do it in my garage, let it cool & dry then bring it in the house. Thanks for the tip!!
I'm sure others have mentioned this by now in the comments, but I know our floor steamer says not to use it on hardwoods. I did this once, and it took the polish off it. Just a heads up, test it somewhere inconspicuous first!
It's a good tip for those who have the ruggable rugs. I've been trying to decide and your video has helped me... Thank You! I'd love to support this company but ultimately for the price and having to fiddle with the rug every two weeks, I don't think it's worth all the money. Plus I have hardwood as well and I don't think steaming the floor that often would be good for the hardwood over time.
Yes, they sent you the rugs because of the video, I don’t think they would be that generous with anyone one else that has the same problem, you just got lucky, I think
I emailed them after mine curled from washing it and they sent me a brand new one for free. I think instead of washing my new one in the washer I will only spot wash when needed. Which kinda sucks since the whole appeal was MACHINE WASHABLE. But still. I don't want to go through the hassle of returning it and since I got my new rug for free I'm not going to complain.
Thanks for posting this. We actually got rid of our ruggables years ago because of the curling issue. I ended up hating them and how they looked. I’ve been very happy with my far less expensive wool rug from Lowe’s……until my dog developed a bladder infection and started peeing on the rug😩. I called someone to come in to clean them and they wanted to charge me more than it would cost to just buy new ones! As our dogs are old now and problems will crop up, I told my husband I was thinking about ruggables again and he was NOT happy. But now that I know there’s an option to get them looking nice again, I just might do it! My current wool rug is just too thick to really get clean with a home steam carpet cleaner, trust me I’ve tried!
Well unless there including one of these mops, you’ve successfully talked me out of buying one of these rugs and I appreciate you saving me the time and money. Thanks
Hi, first I like to thank you for the time you take to scrutinize this product. It helps a lot of people, including myself, to make the decision whether to buy this product or not. But...and here is the famous "BUT"... you can not claim yourself "not sponsored by the company" anymore because you accepted their free products! Saying this though I would have done that as well! Being able to compare the new version with the old one is great and by accepting the "freebie", it allowed you to compare without having to spend anything. I am referring to your video with the red rug and the color fading etc.! The other issue is, of course they are nice to you! After all, you are reviewing their product in public and not being nice to you would be extremely counter productive. LOL I appreciate your review videos a lot because it helped me decide that this type of rug may be great for us in the future but certainly not in our current situation household due to the rug curling and tripping issue. Thank you! Your videos...mission accomplished!
But she gives full disclosure. And if you read all comments you will see that at least one viewer had received a replacement as well when they had this problem. This makes me confident the replacement wasn’t just for good publicity.
I used duct tape along the curling edge . I have not rewashed rug to know how many washings this will hold up to, but the tape is easily removed and replaced. Re steam mop on wood floor. If possible, move rug to a tiled floor, garage, patio etc. Steam away
Thank you so much for these reviews! I've been back and forth on whether or not I should order these for a year. The home we are renovating has floors in the bedrooms we don't like, so my idea was to put a nice rug down and then the floors won't bother me so much. Cheaper than new flooring. But with a tight budget kids and pets I was really hesitant to invest in these and have them disappoint. Your videos definitely helped me decide I'll be saving up for some ruggables! I need that Lemon one for sure! 😂
Now we need a crafty engineer to help us recreate the “ Corner Feature “ on our older rugs. Thanks. Ruggables asked for pictures of my curling, and next thing I knew, new rugs. My 1st set of rugs was not very old at all, and the curling did start after the 1st wash. I have not unboxed the the new rugs far enough to go check and see if they have the new corner feature, but I doubt it, as this was awhile ago. I still love them.
Thanks for the update. I actually decided to buy a ruggable after seeing your videos and I love mine! And I recommended to a friend and she bought one as well.
oh, and I'm glad you have that black and white one. I saw that and liked it but thought it might be too bold but seeing it a real life scenario, I LOVE IT!
We have *multiple* Ruggables* which happens to be of tall the sizes they sell minus the longest runner. Our Ruggables include several of each size of the small, mediums, runners as well as large. Each time we have "found" a solution another purchase was made, as spot cleaning a rug when/ if needed was nice to have. However, with that said *every* one has curled, to include those that are in rooms that do not have foot traffic (aka barely used) or have been washed. We are finding Ruggables curling and have become a hazard causing tripping due to the ends and sides curling. Solutions have included professional cleaning by our regular carpet coming due to the sizes of rugs that can not fit in a washer (our dinning has one with a long concrete table and can't be moved) several of there attempts and thoughts in installation and cleaning has not solved the problem. Among the items has been a "professional" carpet tape large one in the dinning room which is a room with out foot traffic.. Corner pieces have been tried. on all. It truly is an unfortunate flaw in the Ruggables design otherwise it would be a great product. We personally will be replacing all of the Ruggables (23) going back to original area rugs.
Eventually, this will cause the wood floors to warp. You shouldn't use steam mops on wood floors. Even if you were to put something underneath the edges, before using the steamer, this, in my opinion, is still a very inconvenient "solution". It'd consist of every two weeks, having to lift the edges, place some sort of pad/protective layer, underneath the edges, then painstakingly running a steam mop over the rug edges, multiple times, all while trying your best not to wet, or heat the pad/protective layer too much.
Sealing the wood floor might prevent warping but yeah....now you have a full blown job site to deal with when all you wanted is adding a functional rug 😆
I had oak #2 floors in our last house. Solid hard wood. Not engineered or that particle board stuff. They were brand new, steam mopped for three years. When we sold the house they looked great except (dog claws, kids, and) under the refrigerator. New refrigerators release their heat underneath instead of the back and up over the top now. It really dried them out and they were shrinking and separating.
@@beetlejes OMG... I thought the same thing! This can damage the wood! I would slide a wood platform or portable ironing board UNDER the ruggable instead then use the steam.
Thank you for your Ruggable videos. I watched them all today because we're building my first house (hub's 3rd), and the downstairs is going to have mostly hardwood floors. I wanted an area rug to put under our dining room table to save the floors from scratches and spills (7 kids! :D), and Ruggable was mentioned by some friends of ours last year. I'm glad that you found a solution to the curling, and that Ruggable has made improvements to their product. I will definitely be looking at them more closely in the months to come.
Took 2 people about 15 minutes to put down the 9x12. Rolling pin trick below was a good one. Crunching plastic sound went away as soon we walked on it and the pad stuck securely to the rug. It is beautiful and it was easy. Don’t know why the comments suggest otherwise, but it was no harder than any other rug.
Thank you!!! I just tried it and it worked perfectly. Curious to see how long it lasts. We have a dog and I have to agree that seems to be the culprit of the curling. All our other Ruggables that don't curl are in places he does not actively play. This makes me so happy. I will say though if I did not already own a steam mop, I may give up on Ruggables but thanks to you I do not need to now.
They were just as accommodating with me and sent me new covers when I complained about the curling. I have no influence other than I contacted them. I think it's a great company.
I can tell you from looking at it that yes it’s parquet 3/4-inch thigh real wood. The kind of flooring that lasts forever. I’d bet that their floors are 50+ years old and they had them resanded and refinished to make them look fresh again. That’s what we did too.
I’m surprised to hear that you found ruggable good to deal with. I was trying to get some Advice from them to help with the curling and they asked me for my receipt. When they saw the rug was a year old they said it was out of warranty and then ghosted me 🤷🏻♀️
Our ruggable curl was so bad that I was at my wit’s end. I figured I had nothing to lose so I washed it and cut all the binding off then bound the edges on my $99 brother sewing machine with tight zig zag stitch. I think I went over every edge 2 times on the sewing machine. It’s working so far! I had to also cut the black base to make it smaller, of course.
We are looking into purchasing new rugs and I was interested in Ruggable. I’ve been following your videos as well as LuxMommy (who doesn’t have the curl issue). This will be our next rug!
I was so excited to find this video because I’m about to just get rid of my 8x10 ruggable purchased in feb 2018. For its first year or so it was actually in a really low traffic area but has been abused a lot since. Washed probably less than 5 times because I hate smoothing it out. Unfortunately this trick worked for me for about 10min and I was generous with the mop as suggested (despite cringing over my parquet). In our case I think the edges of the underlayment no longer have the sticky hook & loop feel because I have to vacuum it to death to get all the dog hair and kid crumbs off that stick to it. I just reached out to ruggable so I guess I’ll see what they say. I’m sad because with 3 kids and a big sheddy dog I want these to be my answer, but it seems it just isn’t.
@@americ9597 unfortunately because I bought through kohl’s they said they would not back the product. Apparently they license their name and product but allow the other retailers to contract their own manufacturers, which according to ruggable might be below standard. Pretty disappointing.
Thanks for posting this work-around. My first Ruggable is on order. I'll keep an eye on the edges and may even start the steaming routine before any curling issues start to appear. Great videos! Your pups are adorable. That is one gorgeous BC. Cheryl, Saint John, NB (Dog Mom to three) :)
Oh I just commented on another video that I was sad about the curling because I love the designs and then this video came up! LOL. Now I think I'm gonna buy. Thanks for this series.
thank you for your reviews! i've been wanting a washable rug for a while now. i first looked into them about a year and a half ago and hated the designs, now they have designs i like but was never sure about the durability. i also have two dogs that play really hard and i have tile floors. ironically, we have been looking into getting a steam mop so after all your videos i think i'm finally sold on getting a ruggable (or 3). and just in time for their presidents day sale lol thank you again!
This sounds really good...for some people. I have COREtec flooring. The company specifically says to not use a steamer. And that's the deal with most LVT flooring. But thanks for all your hard work.
WOW I was JUST looking at Ruggable (they are having a sale) and I literally stumbled on your site - where I watched all 4 of the Ruggable reviews. THANK YOU!!! I think I am going to take the plunge and get one. Just wondering if you have any insight on this question: I have a big Aeron chair in my craft space. The chair has big roller feet. I roll my chair around the room like crazy...it is so easy to roll because I am on hardwood ...no rugs there now. Is the Ruggable thin enough that I could roll my chair on top of it pretty easily? So many thanks. I'm subscribing!!
Ruggables are not expensive at all specially compared to many other makers. Try looking at traditional Moroccan rugs they are in the thousands. And that’s normal.
We recently refinished our hardwood floors and I have been trying to decide on purchasing a ruggable. I have to say, watching you steam over the floors like that made me, well...😱!! Haha!! On our wood floors, I would be concerned about doing that over the same spot with any kind of regulatory. I am curious though, after three months, are the new rugs with the new corners curling? Did it solve that problem? Thanks for the video!!
Thank you for ALL the updates! I have kids and will be getting a dog and the idea of a washable rug is very ideal! So glad there’s an easy solution to curling. 😁
Maybe, maybe not. Water is definitely not a friend of wood floors, but because it's steam, we're not taking about a lot of moisture and it probably dries out within hours. We're not talking about wood floors in a very humid environment that just stays humid for days at a time.
Just don’t leave it in one area for too long. Or perhaps use a towel or some kind of fabric underneath when steaming it to prevent it touching the floor.
If you are getting the rug fairly wet with the steam mop, is that moisture harming the wood underneath it and hte padding or are you putting something under it? Thanks so much for your in-depth reviews. Very helpful.
We have two rugs. The runner has the standard mat under it. It curls. The large area rug with the extra thick cushioned mat doesn't curl. I think it is because the rug is large enough to hang over the edge of the mat 1/2" or more. It sort of drops below the level of the mat. I love my ruggable rugs!
Thank you for commenting on the thickness of the pads. I’m about to order a 6’ x 9’ rug to go under the dining table, and a 4’x6’ one to go in front of the couch, with an armchair facing in at each end - and couldn’t decide whether to have the thick or the thin pad. I’m 78 and very healthy, but didn’t want to risk having a trip hazard. I now think I’ll go with the thicker pad. I’ve decided on the Morris Strawberry thief design in Sage and Rose colours - which should go perfectly with my light sage green couch & armchairs, and the bamboo floors- can’t wait! Thanks again!
You could also sew small snaps to the cover and pad, right up in each corner. Snaps are still washable if they’re rated for clothing. If the edge of the snap is right against the edges of the corners, they wouldn’t curl.
I have the new Rooba and it is pretty powerful. That said, steaming the rug edges is not a good idea for us. We have wood floors and the steamer would ruin the floors. Have they fixed the issue yet without having to steam it? My roomba runs every day so I am sure that my chances of a curling rug would be higher than most. Thanks for you video. It helped a lot! You actually saved my floors!
Love these videos! We have FOUR indoor dogs, and I’ve been thinking about these rugs for a while. Your home is beautiful. I’m going over to look at Ruggable now!
We have original 1930's hardwood floors and I would not feel comfortable having hot steam and moisture running along near the wood. Bummer we don't have tile otherwise I would try this.
Jennifer, read some of the comments above. Some solutions to work with hardwood flooring, like placing a silicone sheet down between the hardwood and the base to protect it from the hot steam. Hopefully that helps you!
I believe she said that was the Cambria Ruby Rug - check it out online…lovely isn’t it? I was going to get that one but have now decided on the. Morris Strawberry Thief in Sage and Rose, as it’ll go so well with my furniture…
No problems with the rug. But the black pad underneath is a dirt/particle magnet. Most noticeable when washing the rug and the pad is exposed. Tried several techniques but ended up hand cleaning/picking it. Any suggestions on how to clean the pad?
Back in the day before ruggable, when my aunts rugs would curl, my aunt would lay wet jeans on the edges to hold them down. Maybe a day until the jeans dried. Jeans because they're heavy I'm assuming.
I'd be really nervous to try this since i have laminate floors and used my steam mop on them once and it was to much steam ( on highest setting which is what would soak the rug) and caused a piece to warp. Ive only had my rug for a month so we will see if mine even curles.
I have 3 rug covers, and only one has curled, but it has curled badly all along the long edges so badly that it is a tripping hazard. I emailed the company just now asking if there was a recommended solution, and got an immediate reply saying “your rug is no longer under warranty, but here is a code for 15% off a new purchase” 😕. So, thanks for your solution which I will try…but I didn’t feel as if their immediate automated email reply was very good customer service.
I am about to order a rug from ruggable. First...did your rug curl prior to washing it or only after washing and drying it? Did you let it dry naturally or in the dryer? We also have wood floors. Does the steam not damage the wood? Thanks in advance!
Thanks on this. I was considering getting just one for my son, who is renting a great old home at college, with beautiful wooden floors. Which are cold. Sorta sad to hear the cons. I think a Ruggable might work for him (He's looking at a 5 x 7) because he won't we washing it too often. No pets. Just a college student. :)
Thank you! Also is it ok to use the bissel steam mop on hard woods? I notice you had hard wood floors it doesn’t damage it? I always get so nervous! Thank you!!!
I just ordered my first Ruggable and will be here next week. I am just a little concerned about my dogs toenails. They are labs and they play rough. Our old rug had pulls in the fabric everywhere. They don't have accidents anymore but the rugs can get dog smelly after a while so the washing for that reason interested me.
Hi I was wondering do you know if these rugs will lay on top of carpet. And by the way thank you for your honesty, I found your video while watching another video who had listed where they purchase their rug. I got curious and start searching.
Ruggables.com states this on their website, "We do not recommend placing your Rug Cover directly on the carpet. Our Rug Covers are designed to adhere to our nonslip Rug Pads, and the Rug System works best on hard surface floors."
I bought a Ruggable to put over carpet last year and it did not work. Because they are so thin, it was almost like having a blanket on the carpet. Furniture would push down into it due to the plushness of the carpet and it just didn’t look right.
I will have to try this. I have 5, yes, 5 in my home. I put up with the curling on them because I have dogs too and going back to unwashable rugs is not an option. No matter how much you spot clean those, they inevitably stain. I’m not sure why, but only 2 of the 5 have the curling problems and those are really bad! The 2 largest ones and a hallway runner are perfectly fine even after a few years and multiple washings. The curling on the other 2 drives me insane especially since they were so expensive. I’ll update later if the steaming resolves the issue.
Took almost 2 years but after tossing 2 giant rugs this past year (we have 5 indoor animals) I bit the bullet and bought our first ruggable. I was also nervous about the price and having to pay those restocking fees if it doesn’t look good in our living room. I had no idea about the curling corners or shrinking! I hope that doesn’t happen to ours! It’s to expensive to have to deal with those issues. The whole point is to have a simple easy rug.
I am so frustrated by my ruggable. The edges curling are awful. I live alone and have one dog - I don't think the curling is from the way it's used (though really, wouldn't an active household be just the reason to buy a ruggable?). Ruggable sent me a new rug - same thing. I don't think their product is ready, it's too big of a problem.
Lucky that you had a good experience with Ruggable customer service. I told them about my curling corners and they just said “sorry, you’re warranty has run out.” Won’t be buying again.
We just got brand new hard wood floors. I was told to never ever clean with water. It isn’t good for your floors. I was looking at getting one of these rugs but I can’t see spending this amount of money for a rug that isn’t going to last more than 2 years and I would not steam it cause I believe that will over time affect your hard wood floors and I paid a lot of money for these floors. I appreciate your videos as now I will look at another brand of rugs.
I was wondering if anyone had issues with the black mat (Velcro like base) deteriorating. When I vacuum it, It collects a lot of black debris from the pad. This is very noticeable on the edges and therefore keeps the carpet from “sticking” and adds to the already frustrating curling issue. But anyway, this is great news. We have put up with our curling ruggables for 3 years now 😒. Because of our animals we have endured the annoying edges. I’ve tried Velcro, ironing, folding, etc. so I will try the steaming and see how that makes a difference. I
I am ready to toss these rugs the curling is terrible and I am tripping and my guests are tripping and I broke my leg! I have a dog but the dog is the type who does not run around. He isnt on most of the floors where the ruggable rugs are. So, now, your video says I have to buy a steamer… grrrr
Ruggable should throw in a steam mop with it… after buying the expensive rug who wants to buy another product? I also don’t have room for another cleaning tool lol! Thanks for the review :)
We have a 2 year old 8x10 ruggable, 4 kids and a dog. The rug was permanently curled extremely badly, the corners for example rolled into a tube along with 2 of the edges! I basically gave up on it and we just lived with the curling. I steamed it over a week ago and it is 95% fixed! I think we are going to buy another ruggable rug now that we have a solution. THANK YOU
I Love how you're so obsessed with the details on your rug. Makes me feel less "mental" about myself for fussing over the exact same things! Kudos!!
I have several Ruggables but they are all 3x5. I wash them every 3 weeks and have not had any problems with curling or shrinking. They always come out like new! The first order I placed with them, they did not send the pad and their customer service was fantastic and sincere. I’m so happy that you brought that up in your video.
This is brilliant, and it works! My husband was at his wits end and about to throw all our Ruggables away. I searched for a solution and came across your video. I tried it this morning, and all our rugs look like new. (The culprit for us is the Roomba!) Thank you :)
I also had the curling problem. I followed your advise and used steam from my Rowenta steam iron and put Silpat silicone cookie sheet liner between the rug and my wood floor as I went along the edges to protect it. So far so good! My curled edges are flat again!
I was wondering what people with wood floors do! I was concerned about using that much steam on mine. Thanks for the idea!!
Ruggable needs to solve this curling issue permanently in its structure and design. A great concept but product needs to be refined so that it is not a compromise for the buyers and they are actually Loving it 100%
It shouldn’t be difficult for them to just change the backing or something…something. If they haven’t responded to this issue yet then it looks like my money will be better spent elsewhere as well.
Might as well just get an indoor/outdoor rug that I can just drag outside and scrub and hose down.
Rugs should be maintenance free! Steaming your rug is ridiculous. Glad you have this video to steer me away! I refuse to have to maintain a rug beyond vacuuming it.
UPDATE 8/20 - Floor steamer solution still working like a charm! I see some questions about the effect of steam on our hardwood floors. We actually made a whole video about how the floor has held up after years of steam. Lots of comments from others who do the same thing, on that video. Here's the link to that video: th-cam.com/video/lv-ANTzK6v4/w-d-xo.html and here's the link to the exact steam mop kit we use: kit.co/oakabode/steam-mop-supplies
Timestamps in description. Also, just want to reiterate -- these videos are still unsponsored. As mentioned, Ruggable was very generous to send us some free products after seeing our critiques, with some changes implemented into the product to try to fix the curling. I do turn companies down for sponsored video requests daily, so having a company send us an improved product while explicitly saying we don't have to post anything about it is always a breath of fresh air. A few of the more minor critiques still do apply, so if you haven't seen our previous reviews with those details, those links are in the description for you.
This is what I LOVE about your video on Ruggable. So many TH-camrs have be bought by companies which makes it hard to gauge an honest review. Thank you!
Mine curled up a lot. Don't have a steam mop so last time I washed the rug I placed it on the pad without drying it. Worked great! Not wet enough to wet the hardwood after the washers spin cycle, and no curling!
I would be worried about mould or mildew though 😳
@@studleystudley4472 I dont think that would be a problem unless you live in a humid place. I know in upstate NY this summer it would have been a huge problem. unless maybe you have climate control in your home. air conditioning
@@studleystudley4472 No different than shampooing carpet and it air dring🤷♀️
I have five Ruggables, both old and new corner styles, and haven’t had any problems with curling. Based on my experience putting my first one together, I think one of the reasons the rugs curl is because people pull on the top too tightly in an effort to get rid of wrinkles and small humps along the edges. I figured out the problem was the underpad, not the top. The pad is delivered rolled up very tightly so usually has ripples and humps in it that don’t relax out. I flattened it by laying a thin damp towel on the wrinkled/humped parts and pressed over the towel with a steam iron (on the lowest steam setting). Once the underpad was flat, I put on the top being careful not to pull on it too hard and create a lot of tension. If it showed any tendency to curl along an edge as I assembled it, I rolled it back and rerolled that part, relaxing the tension. I’ve had my two 8x10 rugs for six months and so far, so good, no curling. I have only spot cleaned, not washed, the two big ones so can’t say if they’d shrink or curl. I have washed my 7’ runner and put it in the dryer. It didn’t curl but did shrink infinitesimally though it still covered the underpad okay. What did happen was that the binding came loose on the point of every corner. I just hot glued it back into place. LOL I do agree the company’s customer service is great. I ordered a mat that came with a very small colour defect in one spot. I emailed them a picture of it and they sent me a new top, no charge. :) These are not high end rugs, in fact, they’re more like floor mats than rugs but if you have pets, kids, or sensitivities to chemicals found in regular rugs, they’re worth the price. If they last a couple of years, I’ll be happy and replacement will be cheaper since I’ll only have to buy a new top.
The problem doesn't start until you wash it a couple times. I have had a ruggable going on 2 years and it all started after I washed it a couple times.
@@shirleygirl8386 same here. It was great until we washed it. That's when the curling problem started. No more Ruggables for me...
It’s the washing for sure! I never pull and am careful with tension but I’ve washed mine 3 times and it just keeps getting worse.
I've had a Ruggable rug since last April and all sides and corners of our rug curl. To think that I have to steam it every week is pretty high maintenance for me considering the brand is supposed to be a "convenient, low maintenance product" 🙁. I don't think I'd buy Ruggable again.
Yeah, the curling is a deal breaker for me. I love the idea of machine washable but really, with my rug cleaner, my rugs are fine even with two dogs.
Such a shame because I was THISCLOSE to ordering a Ruggable.
@@ocny4468 same!! Literally, very very close. But the curl is definitely a deal breaker
Same here, Don’t buy a ruggable
We have one that is all curled up as well. We wouldn't buy another.
Same, wish I didn't buy it
Just wanted to say thank you for a great video and awesome advice to stop the dreaded curling!!! My wife and I are so stoked for this easy fix and our ruggable looks fantastic again!
We just tried this fix and it’s amazing. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep the Ruggable in my entryway but now I can! Thank you for this wonderful advice.
Of course they are generous with you guys... You making a video that thousands people are watching. It is in their best interest
What you need to do is go to a fabric store like Joann Fabrics and get some fusible (iron on) interfacing. Get the heavy duty kind or get fusible buckram, the stuff used in hat and bag making to stiffen fabrics. Cut the interfacing into two and a half inch wide strips and iron it to the back of the rug’s edge just inside and right up against the threaded edge binding. This will stiffen the edge and keep it flat. Doesn’t add any measurable thickness either so won’t show through. No more curling. Works even after washing. If you need it even stiffer just iron on two layers. Cheers!
I have been fascinated with ruggable, but now that I've seen this, I will probably not pursue it because, we have laminated floors that we can't use the steam solution on. People should be aware of the different between real wood. We love the laminate and it's easy care, but we have been cautioned about no standing water. Sigh. Yours are beautiful, by the way. The curling would be disastrous because we have to be careful about tripping issues.
The steam mop doesn’t leave standing water. 💕 it dries so fast because it’s steam and your aren’t in one place long enough for it to get between edges or anything. My floors are dry about three minutes or so after I’ve mopped. We have LVP flooring and our mop has been amazing for it. I don’t know if yours would be different or not. Just wanted to let you know that standing water is not a byproduct of the steam mop. 😊
This is such an emotional rug rollercoaster
I was about to buy a Ruggable but bought a different rug. I just got my rug today. I have curling & creasing right out the packaging. I'm trying to flatten it in my garage. I figured while the heavy boxes & stuff are working to flatten the rug down (which is not working), I'd search YT on how to flatten an area rug & found your video. I'm gonna use my steam mop to flatten it, but I'm gonna do it in my garage, let it cool & dry then bring it in the house. Thanks for the tip!!
Thanks so much! I was looking for reviews before purchasing. The first video made it a NO GO for me...BUT, seeing the solution makes me think twice!
Thanks for the review. I'm still on the fence about Ruggables. I only wish they had more contemporary looking designs.
I'm sure others have mentioned this by now in the comments, but I know our floor steamer says not to use it on hardwoods. I did this once, and it took the polish off it. Just a heads up, test it somewhere inconspicuous first!
It's a good tip for those who have the ruggable rugs. I've been trying to decide and your video has helped me... Thank You! I'd love to support this company but ultimately for the price and having to fiddle with the rug every two weeks, I don't think it's worth all the money. Plus I have hardwood as well and I don't think steaming the floor that often would be good for the hardwood over time.
Yes, they sent you the rugs because of the video, I don’t think they would be that generous with anyone one else that has the same problem, you just got lucky, I think
Yes, it benefited the company.
I contacted Ruggable for the same thing, curling edges. They quickly sent me a new one free. I don't have a YT channel or anything.
Yes, I can vouch for that!
They sent me a new free one too. The new one curled too.
I emailed them after mine curled from washing it and they sent me a brand new one for free. I think instead of washing my new one in the washer I will only spot wash when needed. Which kinda sucks since the whole appeal was MACHINE WASHABLE. But still. I don't want to go through the hassle of returning it and since I got my new rug for free I'm not going to complain.
Using a hot steam mop is not a good idea on your hardwood floors especially repeatedly.
Just put a strip of felt under where you're steaming. Easy.
Thanks for posting this. We actually got rid of our ruggables years ago because of the curling issue. I ended up hating them and how they looked. I’ve been very happy with my far less expensive wool rug from Lowe’s……until my dog developed a bladder infection and started peeing on the rug😩. I called someone to come in to clean them and they wanted to charge me more than it would cost to just buy new ones! As our dogs are old now and problems will crop up, I told my husband I was thinking about ruggables again and he was NOT happy. But now that I know there’s an option to get them looking nice again, I just might do it! My current wool rug is just too thick to really get clean with a home steam carpet cleaner, trust me I’ve tried!
Well unless there including one of these mops, you’ve successfully talked me out of buying one of these rugs and I appreciate you saving me the time and money. Thanks
They probably should have put a strip along every edge. Not just the corners. 🤷🏼♀️
So it’s been eight months since this video how has the “new rug” with the new improvements held up outside of the steam mop? Thanks
Hi, first I like to thank you for the time you take to scrutinize this product. It helps a lot of people, including myself, to make the decision whether to buy this product or not. But...and here is the famous "BUT"... you can not claim yourself "not sponsored by the company" anymore because you accepted their free products! Saying this though I would have done that as well! Being able to compare the new version with the old one is great and by accepting the "freebie", it allowed you to compare without having to spend anything. I am referring to your video with the red rug and the color fading etc.! The other issue is, of course they are nice to you! After all, you are reviewing their product in public and not being nice to you would be extremely counter productive. LOL I appreciate your review videos a lot because it helped me decide that this type of rug may be great for us in the future but certainly not in our current situation household due to the rug curling and tripping issue. Thank you! Your videos...mission accomplished!
But she gives full disclosure. And if you read all comments you will see that at least one viewer had received a replacement as well when they had this problem. This makes me confident the replacement wasn’t just for good publicity.
I used duct tape along the curling edge . I have not rewashed rug to know how many washings this will hold up to, but the tape is easily removed and replaced. Re steam mop on wood floor. If possible, move rug to a tiled floor, garage, patio etc. Steam away
It is 2022 and I think they are awesome. Shipping 5 days, lots of help. Customer Service is GREAT
Thank you so much for these reviews! I've been back and forth on whether or not I should order these for a year. The home we are renovating has floors in the bedrooms we don't like, so my idea was to put a nice rug down and then the floors won't bother me so much. Cheaper than new flooring. But with a tight budget kids and pets I was really hesitant to invest in these and have them disappoint. Your videos definitely helped me decide I'll be saving up for some ruggables! I need that Lemon one for sure! 😂
Yay! So glad we could help! I can definitely relate in all those aspects ;)
Check BBB reviews of Ruggable first...
Now we need a crafty engineer to help us recreate the “ Corner Feature “ on our older rugs. Thanks.
Ruggables asked for pictures of my curling, and next thing I knew, new rugs. My 1st set of rugs was not very old at all, and the curling did start after the 1st wash. I have not unboxed the the new rugs far enough to go check and see if they have the new corner feature, but I doubt it, as this was awhile ago. I still love them.
They did the same for me, new rugs free. The corner thing seems to have fixed the issue.
I bought the thicker pad and the curling is so bad we trip on the rugs edge in the kitchen. Not really safe so I’ll be calling Ruggable.
The corner feature doesn't help with the curling at all
Thanks for the update. I actually decided to buy a ruggable after seeing your videos and I love mine! And I recommended to a friend and she bought one as well.
Yay! Thanks for watching!
Hi, as months have passed how do you like your ruggable now?? I’m thinking of getting one.
oh, and I'm glad you have that black and white one. I saw that and liked it but thought it might be too bold but seeing it a real life scenario, I LOVE IT!
We have *multiple* Ruggables* which happens to be of tall the sizes they sell minus the longest runner. Our Ruggables include several of each size of the small, mediums, runners as well as large. Each time we have "found" a solution another purchase was made, as spot cleaning a rug when/ if needed was nice to have. However, with that said *every* one has curled, to include those that are in rooms that do not have foot traffic (aka barely used) or have been washed. We are finding Ruggables curling and have become a hazard causing tripping due to the ends and sides curling. Solutions have included professional cleaning by our regular carpet coming due to the sizes of rugs that can not fit in a washer (our dinning has one with a long concrete table and can't be moved) several of there attempts and thoughts in installation and cleaning has not solved the problem. Among the items has been a "professional" carpet tape large one in the dinning room which is a room with out foot traffic.. Corner pieces have been tried. on all. It truly is an unfortunate flaw in the Ruggables design otherwise it would be a great product. We personally will be replacing all of the Ruggables (23) going back to original area rugs.
What happens to the wood floor underneath?
Eventually, this will cause the wood floors to warp. You shouldn't use steam mops on wood floors. Even if you were to put something underneath the edges, before using the steamer, this, in my opinion, is still a very inconvenient "solution". It'd consist of every two weeks, having to lift the edges, place some sort of pad/protective layer, underneath the edges, then painstakingly running a steam mop over the rug edges, multiple times, all while trying your best not to wet, or heat the pad/protective layer too much.
Sealing the wood floor might prevent warping but yeah....now you have a full blown job site to deal with when all you wanted is adding a functional rug 😆
You certainly could not do this with a manufactured hardwood floor. It would warp it severely and bust the warranty.
I had oak #2 floors in our last house. Solid hard wood. Not engineered or that particle board stuff. They were brand new, steam mopped for three years. When we sold the house they looked great except (dog claws, kids, and) under the refrigerator. New refrigerators release their heat underneath instead of the back and up over the top now. It really dried them out and they were shrinking and separating.
@@beetlejes OMG... I thought the same thing! This can damage the wood! I would slide a wood platform or portable ironing board UNDER the ruggable instead then use the steam.
Thank you for your Ruggable videos. I watched them all today because we're building my first house (hub's 3rd), and the downstairs is going to have mostly hardwood floors. I wanted an area rug to put under our dining room table to save the floors from scratches and spills (7 kids! :D), and Ruggable was mentioned by some friends of ours last year. I'm glad that you found a solution to the curling, and that Ruggable has made improvements to their product. I will definitely be looking at them more closely in the months to come.
Congratulations on your home build! Thanks for joining us!
Took 2 people about 15 minutes to put down the 9x12. Rolling pin trick below was a good one. Crunching plastic sound went away as soon we walked on it and the pad stuck securely to the rug. It is beautiful and it was easy. Don’t know why the comments suggest otherwise, but it was no harder than any other rug.
Thank you!!! I just tried it and it worked perfectly. Curious to see how long it lasts. We have a dog and I have to agree that seems to be the culprit of the curling. All our other Ruggables that don't curl are in places he does not actively play. This makes me so happy. I will say though if I did not already own a steam mop, I may give up on Ruggables but thanks to you I do not need to now.
Thanks for the tip. I used the steam mode on my iron and it seemed to work. With three kids, one dog and two cats, I love my Ruggable!
I think the fact that you have a platform helps with the company being extra accommodating with you. Most of us don't have such influence.
They were just as accommodating with me and sent me new covers when I complained about the curling. I have no influence other than I contacted them. I think it's a great company.
Lol. Yeap
It is a great company but their product does not look that great for the price
Thanks!! I was told not to use my steamer on my manufactured wood floor. Is your wood floor actual wood?
I can tell you from looking at it that yes it’s parquet 3/4-inch thigh real wood. The kind of flooring that lasts forever. I’d bet that their floors are 50+ years old and they had them resanded and refinished to make them look fresh again. That’s what we did too.
0:32 no we are not sick of rug reviews or any of your product reviews! ❤
I’m surprised to hear that you found ruggable good to deal with. I was trying to get some
Advice from them to help with the curling and they asked me for my receipt. When they saw the rug was a year old they said it was out of warranty and then ghosted me 🤷🏻♀️
Write a public review and they will treat you nice. LOL
She's a youtuber thats y
They have been excellent when I need them and I am not a TH-camr.
Every two weeks? Who wants to do that? I'm looking for ways to cut my cleaning time, not add to it.
I REALLY want one of their Star Wars rugs, so thanks for letting us know about this fix. I'll be ordering one soon!
Our ruggable curl was so bad that I was at my wit’s end. I figured I had nothing to lose so I washed it and cut all the binding off then bound the edges on my $99 brother sewing machine with tight zig zag stitch. I think I went over every edge 2 times on the sewing machine. It’s working so far! I had to also cut the black base to make it smaller, of course.
We are looking into purchasing new rugs and I was interested in Ruggable. I’ve been following your videos as well as LuxMommy (who doesn’t have the curl issue). This will be our next rug!
I was so excited to find this video because I’m about to just get rid of my 8x10 ruggable purchased in feb 2018. For its first year or so it was actually in a really low traffic area but has been abused a lot since. Washed probably less than 5 times because I hate smoothing it out. Unfortunately this trick worked for me for about 10min and I was generous with the mop as suggested (despite cringing over my parquet). In our case I think the edges of the underlayment no longer have the sticky hook & loop feel because I have to vacuum it to death to get all the dog hair and kid crumbs off that stick to it. I just reached out to ruggable so I guess I’ll see what they say. I’m sad because with 3 kids and a big sheddy dog I want these to be my answer, but it seems it just isn’t.
I hope they are as generous to you as they are to oakabode.
@@americ9597 unfortunately because I bought through kohl’s they said they would not back the product. Apparently they license their name and product but allow the other retailers to contract their own manufacturers, which according to ruggable might be below standard. Pretty disappointing.
Thanks for the warning. I will be sure to purchase only through Ruggable to ensure I get the full warranty.
Thanks for posting this work-around. My first Ruggable is on order. I'll keep an eye on the edges and may even start the steaming routine before any curling issues start to appear.
Great videos! Your pups are adorable. That is one gorgeous BC.
Cheryl, Saint John, NB (Dog Mom to three) :)
Thank you for posting this. Finally I can bust out my steam mop that’s been sitting in the basement.
Oh I just commented on another video that I was sad about the curling because I love the designs and then this video came up! LOL. Now I think I'm gonna buy. Thanks for this series.
Great tip!! I’m not scared to order this rug anymore 🙌
thank you for your reviews! i've been wanting a washable rug for a while now. i first looked into them about a year and a half ago and hated the designs, now they have designs i like but was never sure about the durability. i also have two dogs that play really hard and i have tile floors. ironically, we have been looking into getting a steam mop so after all your videos i think i'm finally sold on getting a ruggable (or 3). and just in time for their presidents day sale lol thank you again!
Are you worried about the heavy steaming damaging the wood floors at all?
That’s what I was wondering...
THAT would be mad for laminated floor.
Maybe put a towel under the rug until it's not so wet.
My steam mop dries almost immediately... its so hot it evaporates in minutes
This sounds really good...for some people. I have COREtec flooring. The company specifically says to not use a steamer. And that's the deal with most LVT flooring. But thanks for all your hard work.
WOW I was JUST looking at Ruggable (they are having a sale) and I literally stumbled on your site - where I watched all 4 of the Ruggable reviews. THANK YOU!!! I think I am going to take the plunge and get one. Just wondering if you have any insight on this question: I have a big Aeron chair in my craft space. The chair has big roller feet. I roll my chair around the room like crazy...it is so easy to roll because I am on hardwood ...no rugs there now. Is the Ruggable thin enough that I could roll my chair on top of it pretty easily? So many thanks. I'm subscribing!!
It's hard to believe that a wood floor will stand up to slow steaming weekly or more for a long period of time.
I wondered the same thing? Does this damage the wood floors?
I guess you could put a towel under the rug to try and protect your floors
Yeah, this is a terrible idea for their floors especially since they are continuously soaking those areas.
The moisture would get trapped in and under the rug, too.
Warm water only for hardwood floors in winter. Cold water in the summer. Please do not steam your hardwood floors. There is no rug worth that.
To me, that is a lot of work for a low maintenance type of product, considering the high cost.
Yeah, I am looking at ruggable vs flor. I think I will go with Flor.
Ruggables are not expensive at all specially compared to many other makers. Try looking at traditional Moroccan rugs they are in the thousands. And that’s normal.
I wonder if you could sew a pocket all the way around that tucks underneath the pad. That would eliminate the curl up since it's all tucked under
Perhaps you could try and let the rest of us know.
I was thinking the corners were pockets to go under the pad too.
We recently refinished our hardwood floors and I have been trying to decide on purchasing a ruggable. I have to say, watching you steam over the floors like that made me, well...😱!! Haha!! On our wood floors, I would be concerned about doing that over the same spot with any kind of regulatory. I am curious though, after three months, are the new rugs with the new corners curling? Did it solve that problem? Thanks for the video!!
Thank you for ALL the updates! I have kids and will be getting a dog and the idea of a washable rug is very ideal! So glad there’s an easy solution to curling. 😁
Does all that steam and moisture along the edge of the carpet affect the wood floor?
Maybe, maybe not. Water is definitely not a friend of wood floors, but because it's steam, we're not taking about a lot of moisture and it probably dries out within hours. We're not talking about wood floors in a very humid environment that just stays humid for days at a time.
It also depends on if you have older wood floors or newer wood floors. Older does not do well with water but newer designs do much better
@@amandaphillips8985 go
Just don’t leave it in one area for too long. Or perhaps use a towel or some kind of fabric underneath when steaming it to prevent it touching the floor.
I have laminate floors. A steam mop wouldn't work for us. ☹️
Can you do another update on 6-8 months on the new ruggable with the new first layer?
I have the ones with the corners, they roll up horribly
If you are getting the rug fairly wet with the steam mop, is that moisture harming the wood underneath it and hte padding or are you putting something under it? Thanks so much for your in-depth reviews. Very helpful.
We have two rugs. The runner has the standard mat under it. It curls. The large area rug with the extra thick cushioned mat doesn't curl. I think it is because the rug is large enough to hang over the edge of the mat 1/2" or more. It sort of drops below the level of the mat. I love my ruggable rugs!
Thank you for commenting on the thickness of the pads. I’m about to order a 6’ x 9’ rug to go under the dining table, and a 4’x6’ one to go in front of the couch, with an armchair facing in at each end - and couldn’t decide whether to have the thick or the thin pad. I’m 78 and very healthy, but didn’t want to risk having a trip hazard. I now think I’ll go with the thicker pad. I’ve decided on the Morris Strawberry thief design in Sage and Rose colours - which should go perfectly with my light sage green couch & armchairs, and the bamboo floors- can’t wait! Thanks again!
You could also sew small snaps to the cover and pad, right up in each corner. Snaps are still washable if they’re rated for clothing. If the edge of the snap is right against the edges of the corners, they wouldn’t curl.
Or even sew velcro strips along the edges.
Thank you for the honest review videos! I was exploring buying Ruggable rugs and this was super helpful.
you are supposed to put the corner of the pad into the pocket of the rug corner.
I have the new Rooba and it is pretty powerful. That said, steaming the rug edges is not a good idea for us. We have wood floors and the steamer would ruin the floors. Have they fixed the issue yet without having to steam it? My roomba runs every day so I am sure that my chances of a curling rug would be higher than most. Thanks for you video. It helped a lot! You actually saved my floors!
Love these videos! We have FOUR indoor dogs, and I’ve been thinking about these rugs for a while. Your home is beautiful. I’m going over to look at Ruggable now!
We have original 1930's hardwood floors and I would not feel comfortable having hot steam and moisture running along near the wood. Bummer we don't have tile otherwise I would try this.
Jennifer, read some of the comments above. Some solutions to work with hardwood flooring, like placing a silicone sheet down between the hardwood and the base to protect it from the hot steam. Hopefully that helps you!
Can you tell me the name of the red rug design? Loving that rug and would like to buy it!
I believe she said that was the Cambria Ruby Rug - check it out online…lovely isn’t it? I was going to get that one but have now decided on the. Morris Strawberry Thief in Sage and Rose, as it’ll go so well with my furniture…
No problems with the rug. But the black pad underneath is a dirt/particle magnet. Most noticeable when washing the rug and the pad is exposed. Tried several techniques but ended up hand cleaning/picking it. Any suggestions on how to clean the pad?
It's bit like steam blocking a newly knit acrylic sweater lol. But on a much larger scale! Using the heat to reshape the synthetic fibres very smart 🎉
Back in the day before ruggable, when my aunts rugs would curl, my aunt would lay wet jeans on the edges to hold them down. Maybe a day until the jeans dried. Jeans because they're heavy I'm assuming.
The stream mop can ruin the hardwood floor. The moisture can get under the finish, cause bubbles and then the finish can chip off.
I'd be really nervous to try this since i have laminate floors and used my steam mop on them once and it was to much steam ( on highest setting which is what would soak the rug) and caused a piece to warp. Ive only had my rug for a month so we will see if mine even curles.
I have 3 rug covers, and only one has curled, but it has curled badly all along the long edges so badly that it is a tripping hazard. I emailed the company just now asking if there was a recommended solution, and got an immediate reply saying “your rug is no longer under warranty, but here is a code for 15% off a new purchase” 😕. So, thanks for your solution which I will try…but I didn’t feel as if their immediate automated email reply was very good customer service.
I am about to order a rug from ruggable. First...did your rug curl prior to washing it or only after washing and drying it? Did you let it dry naturally or in the dryer? We also have wood floors. Does the steam not damage the wood? Thanks in advance!
Thanks on this. I was considering getting just one for my son, who is renting a great old home at college, with beautiful wooden floors. Which are cold. Sorta sad to hear the cons. I think a Ruggable might work for him (He's looking at a 5 x 7) because he won't we washing it too often. No pets. Just a college student. :)
Thank you! Also is it ok to use the bissel steam mop on hard woods? I notice you had hard wood floors it doesn’t damage it? I always get so nervous! Thank you!!!
I just ordered my first Ruggable and will be here next week. I am just a little concerned about my dogs toenails. They are labs and they play rough. Our old rug had pulls in the fabric everywhere. They don't have accidents anymore but the rugs can get dog smelly after a while so the washing for that reason interested me.
I'd love to know this too! And if dog toys/bones snag it as well
Thanks so much for the video, I just tried my clothes steamer, and it worked perfectly!
Is that size fo your rug fits in a regular washing machine or needs to take it to commercial laundry mat?
Soaking/steamers can absolutely ruin flooring. Vinyl planking will lift up over time.
Hi I was wondering do you know if these rugs will lay on top of carpet.
And by the way thank you for your honesty, I found your video while watching another video who had listed where they purchase their rug.
I got curious and start searching.
Ruggables.com states this on their website, "We do not recommend placing your Rug Cover directly on the carpet. Our Rug Covers are designed to adhere to our nonslip Rug Pads, and the Rug System works best on hard surface floors."
I bought a Ruggable to put over carpet last year and it did not work. Because they are so thin, it was almost like having a blanket on the carpet. Furniture would push down into it due to the plushness of the carpet and it just didn’t look right.
@@amandavalpey1521 thank you Amanda good to know I won't waste my money, to buy a rug and wished I hadn't bought it.
I will have to try this. I have 5, yes, 5 in my home. I put up with the curling on them because I have dogs too and going back to unwashable rugs is not an option. No matter how much you spot clean those, they inevitably stain.
I’m not sure why, but only 2 of the 5 have the curling problems and those are really bad! The 2 largest ones and a hallway runner are perfectly fine even after a few years and multiple washings. The curling on the other 2 drives me insane especially since they were so expensive. I’ll update later if the steaming resolves the issue.
which ones are curling?
What kind of flooring do you have? Can you steam the rug that intensely over engineered hardwood or LVP?
Took almost 2 years but after tossing 2 giant rugs this past year (we have 5 indoor animals) I bit the bullet and bought our first ruggable. I was also nervous about the price and having to pay those restocking fees if it doesn’t look good in our living room. I had no idea about the curling corners or shrinking! I hope that doesn’t happen to ours! It’s to expensive to have to deal with those issues. The whole point is to have a simple easy rug.
How's the rug after a year?
Interesting about the steam mop for wood floors…gonna check those out.
Thanks for this! I’m getting my ruggable next week.
I am so frustrated by my ruggable. The edges curling are awful. I live alone and have one dog - I don't think the curling is from the way it's used (though really, wouldn't an active household be just the reason to buy a ruggable?). Ruggable sent me a new rug - same thing. I don't think their product is ready, it's too big of a problem.
Lucky that you had a good experience with Ruggable customer service. I told them about my curling corners and they just said “sorry, you’re warranty has run out.” Won’t be buying again.
Thank you for the tips! What kind of steam mop are you using?
Thanks for watching! We’ve been using a Bissell Powerfresh, I believe.
We just got brand new hard wood floors. I was told to never ever clean with water. It isn’t good for your floors. I was looking at getting one of these rugs but I can’t see spending this amount of money for a rug that isn’t going to last more than 2 years and I would not steam it cause I believe that will over time affect your hard wood floors and I paid a lot of money for these floors. I appreciate your videos as now I will look at another brand of rugs.
I was wondering if anyone had issues with the black mat (Velcro like base) deteriorating. When I vacuum it, It collects a lot of black debris from the pad. This is very noticeable on the edges and therefore keeps the carpet from “sticking” and adds to the already frustrating curling issue.
But anyway, this is great news. We have put up with our curling ruggables for 3 years now 😒. Because of our animals we have endured the annoying edges. I’ve tried Velcro, ironing, folding, etc. so I will try the steaming and see how that makes a difference. I
Is that hot steam safe for wood floors?
I am ready to toss these rugs the curling is terrible and I am tripping and my guests are tripping and I broke my leg! I have a dog but the dog is the type who does not run around. He isnt on most of the floors where the ruggable rugs are. So, now, your video says I have to buy a steamer… grrrr
Ruggable should throw in a steam mop with it… after buying the expensive rug who wants to buy another product? I also don’t have room for another cleaning tool lol! Thanks for the review :)