Machine Washable Rugs

Machine washable rugs turn a spill, a pet accident or a trail of muddy footprints into a laundry job instead of a professional cleaning bill. Payless Rugs stocks washable rugs and runners from door-mat size up to large area rugs, built for homes with kids and pets and for the rooms that take the most abuse: kitchens, entryways and living rooms. Most feature a rubber backed, non slip base, so they stay put on hard floors without a separate pad.

What Makes a Rug Machine Washable

Not every rug survives a wash cycle. The ones in this collection are built to:

• Washable fibers. Cotton, polyester and chenille tolerate water and agitation; wool and jute don't.
• Rubber backed, non slip base. Grips hardwood, tile and laminate.
• Low profile. Thin enough to fit in a washer drum and sit under doors.
• Stain-resistant finish. Spills sit on the surface until wash day instead of soaking in.
• Repeat-wash durability. Colors and backing hold up through regular washing and heavy foot traffic.

How to Wash a Machine Washable Rug

Instructions vary slightly by product, so check the care label first. The general routine:

1. Shake or vacuum off loose dirt.
2. Wash alone or with a few towels on a cold, gentle cycle with mild detergent. No bleach, no fabric softener.
3. Anything larger than about 5' x 7' needs a front-loader or large-capacity machine; 8' x 10' and up may need a laundromat machine or spot cleaning.
4. Air dry flat, or tumble on low if the label allows. Never use high heat on a rubber backing.
5. Lay the rug flat and let the backing settle before walking on it.

Between washes, blot spills and spot clean with mild soap and water.

Best Rooms for Washable Rugs

• Kitchen – a washable runner in front of the sink and stove catches grease, food and water.
• Entryway and mudroom – mud, salt and wet shoes; the non slip backing holds on tile.
• Living room – large washable area rugs under sofas in pet households.
• Bedroom, nursery and kids' rooms – accidents, crumbs and allergens; soft cotton options.
• Bathroom and covered outdoor spaces – indoor/outdoor washable rugs only.

Styles and Sizes

Machine washable area rugs come in the same range of different rug styles as our conventional rugs. Choose floral and traditional patterns for a softer, vintage look, or modern geometrics and solids for a cleaner room. Sizes run from door mats and 2' x 3' runners through 5' x 7' and 10' x 14’ area rugs. Each product page lists which sizes fit a standard home washer. If you need a cut-to-length carpet runner for a hallway or staircase instead, shop runners by width.

Are Washable Rugs Worth It?

Worth it if you have kids, pets or a high-spill room, you want to skip professional cleaning costs, or you need a non slip rug on hard floors.

Consider a traditional rug if you want plush pile or wool underfoot – our Loloi rug collection is a good place to start – if you need a very large rug that isn’t machine washable or the room sees little traffic.

Washable rugs are the practical choice for everyday rooms – not a replacement for every rug in the home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Machine Washable Rugs

Can washable rugs go in the dryer?

Most should be air dried flat; check the care label. Very few are dryer-safe so make sure to never use high heat, which can damage the rubber backing.

What are the best machine washable rugs for pets?

Look for a machine washable rug made from a durable, stain-resistant material such as polyester or chenille. Since the rug can be washed regularly, you can choose any color or design that suits your space.

Do machine washable rugs slip on hardwood?

No. The non-slip rubber backing grips hardwood, tile and laminate, so no separate rug pad is needed.

Will the rug shrink or fade after washing?

Washed cold without bleach and dried on low or flat, these rugs are designed to keep their size and color through repeated washes.

Shop Machine Washable Rugs at Payless Rugs

Browse the collection below and filter by size, style and room, or use our rug finder to find an area rug by room and size in a few clicks. Check the care label on each product page for washer size and drying guidance, or contact our team if you're not sure which size will fit your machine.