The extremely durable construction of the rug gives us confidence that it will hold up in the long term. We took an all-purpose spray cleaner and a scrub brush to a corner of the rug that had become a little dingy and found it brightened right up, without causing any fray to the rug fibers. Instead, dust and dirt seem to sit atop the fibers where they can be swept or hosed away with relative ease.įortunately, for more persistent signs of wear and tear, the rug is designed to hold up to harsher methods of cleaning. The polypropylene material the rug is constructed of just doesn’t absorb dirt like a natural fiber rug would. Spraying the rug off the following day with the hose nozzle on high power worked like a charm. Some wet weather offered the chance to see how the rug would respond to a few muddy footprints. It cleaned beautifully, dried quickly, and retained the vividness of its colors. Dash & Albert suggests regular vacuuming and hosing off to keep the rug in good shape, so the next week, we used a cordless vacuum to give it a once over, followed by a rinse with the hose. So how did our rug fare out there? After a few days outdoors, we simply swept the rug to clear it of leaves, and it was good as new. Dash & Albert does recommend using a rug pad to prevent slippage, but we anchored the rug with furniture instead and didn’t have any problems. Whatever it is, we like it! It’s quite cushiony underfoot, even without a rug pad. Perhaps the rug’s handmade braided rope flatweave construction is responsible for the great texture. Some outdoor rugs feel more like a glorified yoga mat than an actual rug, but this one is surprisingly soft. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.
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