- Cold water, gentle cycle
- Your usual liquid detergent
- Dry flat, or low heat
- Vacuum weekly, no beater bar
How it works
Unzip. Cold. Done.
Only the top layer goes in the machine. The pad stays on the floor, gripping it, the whole time.
About 2 minutes of hands-on time
Home washer up to 8×10
Four steps
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01 · about 1 minUnzip
Lift a corner and unzip the top layer. The pad stays on the floor.
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02 · about 60 minWash cold
Standard washer, cold water, gentle cycle, your usual detergent. No bleach, no softener.
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03 · 6 to 8 hoursDry flat
Lay it flat or hang it over a rail. Low heat only if you use a dryer. No high heat.
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04 · about 1 minLay it back
Line up the corners on the pad that never left the room, and zip it on.
Stain guide
Red wine
- Blot, do not rub, with a dry cloth.
- Unzip the top layer and rinse the back of the stain with cold water.
- Wash on cold the same day.
Coffee
- Blot the excess right away.
- Unzip and wash on cold with your usual detergent.
- Dry flat, then check before zipping it back on.
Muddy paws
- Let the mud dry completely.
- Vacuum or shake off the dry dirt.
- Wash on cold to lift what is left.
Pet accidents
- Blot, then rinse with cold water.
- Wash on cold with an enzyme detergent.
- The pad is water-resistant. Wipe it with a damp cloth.
Crayon
- Scrape off what you can with a spoon.
- Dab with a little dish soap and cold water.
- Wash on cold.
- Hot water or bleach
- High heat in the dryer
- Fabric softener
- The pad in the machine
Between washes
Most homes wash every 4 to 8 weeks, or right after a spill. Washing is what the top layer is for.
Vacuum weekly
Low suction, no beater bar. The low pile lets go of dust and fur in one pass.
Blot, don't rub
Work from the outside of a spill inward. Rubbing pushes it into the fibre.
The pad stays down
Wipe it with a damp cloth if something soaks through. Vacuum the floor side once a month so the grip stays strong.
A 9×12 needs a bigger machine
Top layers up to 8×10 fit a standard home washer. A 9×12 needs a large-capacity machine. The front-loaders at a laundromat do it in one cycle.
A spare top layer means the floor is never bare while one is drying.
Washing questions
Does the whole rug go in the washer?
Only the top layer. The non-slip pad stays on the floor and never needs washing.
Will it fit my washer?
Top layers up to 8×10 fit a standard home washer. A 9×12 needs a large-capacity machine.
Can I use the dryer?
Low heat only, or air dry. Flat drying takes 6 to 8 hours.
How often should I wash it?
Whenever it needs it. After a spill, or every few weeks in a home with pets.