Walk it off
Choosing a new area rug has a whole lot to do with style and design. That actually tends to be the first thing that is considered when looking for new rugs. But beyond that, how do you know that the rug you are considering is right for your space.
That is to say, will the rug look as good in 2 years as it does when you first unroll it? How will it wear given the area you are looking to use it in?
To take at least some of the guesswork out of this equation, I have outlined what fiber would be ideal for use in an entryway. If you have any questions along the way of course, you are welcome to call customer care specialists at 888.541.3830
Mud Room & Entryways These sort of areas tend to take the greatest assault in a home. They take much of the dirt and grime in from the outdoors, and sometimes act as walk off mats. What's more, it is not too common for a mud room floor to be felt with bare feet or hands, so the softness and silkiness of the fiber is likely not as important as the stain resistance. With all this in mind, the ideal rug for this setting is made of Polypropylene. Why Polypropylene?
Polypropylene is extremely color fast and does not pill or fuzz. So you can use it all seasons and steam clean it to pull stains out of it. The really cool thing about Polypropylene is you can even use a solution of water and bleach on extra tough stains. While the texture of the rug may change due to the use of bleach, the stain will come out very quickly and without too much effort.
To test this theory we had a WHITE rug in our WAREHOUSE for over a year. We all walked over it and trucked rug pad boxes over it and all the other things that are done with shipping product. Intermittently I would personally clean the rug with a Bissell in home cleaner. The incredible thing was that the darkest parts of the rug would even come back to life--actually to their original white color. I now swear by Polypropylene for rooms such as Mud Rooms and Entryways.
Good luck on the hunt for rugs, and along the way--keep in mind that area rugs made of polypropylene are a great bet for rooms that have a big issue with staining.
That is to say, will the rug look as good in 2 years as it does when you first unroll it? How will it wear given the area you are looking to use it in?
To take at least some of the guesswork out of this equation, I have outlined what fiber would be ideal for use in an entryway. If you have any questions along the way of course, you are welcome to call customer care specialists at 888.541.3830
Mud Room & Entryways These sort of areas tend to take the greatest assault in a home. They take much of the dirt and grime in from the outdoors, and sometimes act as walk off mats. What's more, it is not too common for a mud room floor to be felt with bare feet or hands, so the softness and silkiness of the fiber is likely not as important as the stain resistance. With all this in mind, the ideal rug for this setting is made of Polypropylene. Why Polypropylene?
Polypropylene is extremely color fast and does not pill or fuzz. So you can use it all seasons and steam clean it to pull stains out of it. The really cool thing about Polypropylene is you can even use a solution of water and bleach on extra tough stains. While the texture of the rug may change due to the use of bleach, the stain will come out very quickly and without too much effort.
To test this theory we had a WHITE rug in our WAREHOUSE for over a year. We all walked over it and trucked rug pad boxes over it and all the other things that are done with shipping product. Intermittently I would personally clean the rug with a Bissell in home cleaner. The incredible thing was that the darkest parts of the rug would even come back to life--actually to their original white color. I now swear by Polypropylene for rooms such as Mud Rooms and Entryways.
Good luck on the hunt for rugs, and along the way--keep in mind that area rugs made of polypropylene are a great bet for rooms that have a big issue with staining.
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