This one is the C3 Herringbone Linen Indoor/Outdoor Rug. Now check out how perfectly clean it is after it was completely dry! But alas… I referred to Dash & Albert’s cleaning guide on their website and was pleased to find out bleach is recommended for difficult stains (as long as you rinse it out well)! I have to admit I was a little worried that spaghetti stain wouldn’t come out very easily, since it wouldn’t budge with water like the other two did. Here’s a little video I did showing how I cleaned each one. So I started with a few things that are known to wreak havoc on light colored rugs and are likely to get spilled under a dining room table: Spaghetti sauce, chocolate sauce, and mushed up strawberries (raspberries had the same result). I wanted to show you all how easy these rugs are to clean and despite their light color, every food stain you can imagine comes out!
It looks like it was ‘meant to be’ doesn’t it? The colors and pattern are so up my alley. This is the Rugby Stripe Light Blue Indoor/Outdoor Runner Rug.
I would highly recommend carpet tape when using flat-weave rugs over a hard surface… the shifting will drive you nuts if you don’t! I also used some carpet tape to secure the corners and middle so that it doesn’t shift when we walk over it. I folded over the cut edge and used some upholstery thread to sew that side down so it wouldn’t unravel. We have had them for almost 2 months now and I’m still impressed!īecause my kitchen is on the smaller side, I cut the runner (which is normally 8 feet long) down to fit perfectly in my space. Any spot or stain that occurred from dirt or food simply wiped clean with a damp rag! I had never beheld such sorcery from a rug. But after a week with them in place I was sold. As I alluded to, I was skeptical at first because of how light colored they were and I was worried about their stain-ability. Available in cotton, indoor/outdoor, wool, jute, and other natural materials, Dash & Albert rugs come in a wide variety of patterns and hues to brighten any. Avoid draping rugs over railings, as they might lose shape as they dry, or transfer color from the railing. Dash and Albert Rugs Jute Ticking Handmade Jute/Sisal Indigo/Beige Rug Solana Handwoven Cotton Area Rug in Beige/Navy Mark D. Rinse with water to remove all cleaning agents and lay the outdoor rug flat to dry or pin it to a clothesline. I was beyond impressed with these indoor/outdoor rugs from Dash and Albert by Annie Selke. After lathering, use a soft-bristle brush to gently scrub spots or the entire surface, as needed. I had been contemplating for a while adding a runner in the kitchen, but I hadn’t even considered a rug for our dining room because I knew what a hassle it could be to clean! But I figured this could be a sort of “test run” to see how I would like a rug in there. There's no better kind of rug for your family home.This post is sponsored by Annie Selke Company.įor the photoshoot back in February, the stylist ordered a couple rugs for my kitchen and dining room.
Cotton rugs really have it all they're tough, they're attractive, and they're so easy to work with. They're also easy to clean, so even if any spillages or accidents happen, your cotton rugs can look clean and fresh with a quick scrub or wash.Ĭotton area rugs and cotton runner rugs are also relatively affordable, perfect for filling out your home on a budget, while still offering the high levels of strength and style you crave. They'll carry on looking as good as new even after years of use, withstanding kids, pets, and heavy traffic areas with style and grace. So why should you choose cotton rugs for your home? Well, a better question would be why shouldn't you choose cotton rugs! Cotton has tons of advantages as a rug material, beginning with the fact that it's really lightweight and low-profile, so you can easily carry and move these rugs around without any trouble, and without interfering with your existing designs.Ĭotton rugs are impressively low-maintenance too, so you won't have to worry about spending lots of time and effort keeping these rugs in pristine condition.
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