Finally… a soft and beautiful kid and pet friendly rug that’s easy to care for and soft under foot. This is a spectacular rug that mimics the look of sisal or jute without the mess or stress!
Learn about this gorgeous, easy care rug that might just change your life!
I’m writing about this gorgeous rug with a background story that brings up a little embarrassment and a lot of sadness. Early in our marriage, we adopted Dusty, a Shih-tzu Terrier mix I found on Petfinder (which I highly recommend) and drove across the state to meet.
On our way, Chris said the famous words “just because we took that day off and are driving there, we don’t have to adopt him.”
As Chris was grabbing the crate we bought in anticipation, I wandered into the shelter where dogs ran free.
There he was, licking a dog’s wound who had been bit before being brought to the shelter. Knowing we wanted to have children in a few years and seeing his sweet heart, I melted.
By the time Chris walked in, there was no question. Dusty was coming home with us.
We learned that Dusty had not been to just one home, but to three before we became his forever family. That’s what we were – he immediately became a huge part of our lives.
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Chris would take Dusty on long runs, hikes through the woods and even off leash through creeks where we were pretty sure we saw actual smiles on his face.
He was my companion and kept my feet warm at night for many years, he was a playmate for the girls and Ani’s go-to when she was sad.
Through the years, his hips tired out and he spent much of his day sleeping. The girls and I would let him in and out no less than 20 times a day so he could greet the mailman for his bone, bark at construction workers passing by or chase the occasional squirrel.
But still, he had accidents in the home. A hidden spot in our family room had become a place where Dusty had frequent accidents.
While I love the aesthetic of a sisal rug, it’s not easy to clean, in fact, nearly impossible. The spots and the odor were embarrassing, so it was time to make a change.
Thankfully, my search brought me to two different styles of natural looking rugs, both built for outdoor use but incredibly gorgeous to be incorporated indoors, too. You can read about our Custom Sisal Rug in the living room, here.
I’ve written a lot about rugs, including the best easy to clean indoor/outdoor Stair Runner on Basement Steps, Indoor Outdoor Rugs, and Turkish Rugs. Get my best Tips for Purchasing a Rug with this comprehensive guide, too!
Why You’ll Love this Pet and Kid Friendly Rug
- So easy to clean – just hose it down
- Soft underfoot
- Texture of jute
- Natural braided look
- Very luxurious
It’s the prettiest weave, looks and feels luxe, is soft and thick yet durable. In fact, it’s been durable enough to withstand spills, heavy foot traffic, pets and children. It’s the ultimate kid friendly rug, too!
I found this incredibly soft pet friendly indoor outdoor rug that looks like a chunky jute rug, without the worry (or dust)! It feels really soft on foot making it a great place to play and looks even more beautiful in person.
It is stain resistant and easy to clean, unlike jute rugs. You don’t even have to use a spot cleaner. No chemicals needed.
The combo of polyester and polypropolene is best cleaned with water, and if needed, a mild detergent. We love using dish soap! In fact, when doing so, there is no stain or odor. No professional cleaning required!
Indoor Outdoor rugs are always best for pets! When you can simply take your rug outside and hose it down for cleaning, it makes a world of difference for maintenance.
Polypropylene is my favorite because it’s an easy to clean synthetic material. Because this rug is blended with polyester, it remains oh-so-soft to the touch!
The best news? We’ve already put this area rug to the test and it was incredibly easy to clean (and yes, I cried about the stain before seeing that it truly would come clean).
While I’m working diligently to avoid any accidents, it’s nice to know that I can easily clean them, eliminate odor and take this rug outside to hose down if needed.
More Pet Friendly Rug Details
- Handmade of Polyester and Polypropylene
- Indoor/Outdoor use
- Reversible
- A rug pad is recommended
- Wide range of sizes, from 2×3 to 10×14
- Made in India
Whether you have a pet or just want a soft rug that looks like jute and is easy to clean, this rug is the perfect fit! I love the subtle neutral color and lush texture it adds to the room.
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Where do I get this rug????? Love the look!
It’s linked in the post, enjoy!
Can you send the link to this rug. I am not seeing any link with a name or source to buy it?
It’s linked and one of my very favorite things! https://rstyle.me/n/dbzkyhxgp6
This rug looks gorgeous and appears quite cozy! I’m definitely going to be checking it out. I’m sad that after only two years with my big beautiful jute rug, I just can’t handle it’s shedding one day more. Does this rug handle high traffic without shedding? How about snagging due to dogs and their nails?
It sure does! It doesn’t shed at all. We haven’t had any snagging issues either.
I had the exact same problem dealing with 2 aging pups plus getting a new puppy. I found a rug you can actually WASH… the company is called RUGGABLE… I swear they’re the best! Check them out! I’ve just purchased my 4th one!
Thanks for sharing, Robyn!
Could you please send me the link for the indoor/outdoor kid and pet friendly rug? It’s not showing up for me. Thanks!
I’m sorry Debbie, I’m not sure why. Try this. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
I love the rug, Julie! You talked about how easy it is to clean, but we own a pug and she sheds like crazy! How easy is it to keep the dog hair out of it? We’re constantly cleaning up dog hair, so my concern is how much will adhere to this beautiful rug? I’m looking for an area rug for our new RV and I know Sadie would really enjoy laying on this.
Thanks, Julie!
Oooh, with a shedding dog I highly recommend a rug with less texture. There’s a beautiful Dash and Albert indoor/outdoor rug that looks like sisal, but isn’t that would be easy to clean dog hair from!
Where is your brass lamp from?
Ballard Designs, enjoy!
Hi! I love the rug, too, but was going to mention that when our older dog started to have accidents our vet put her on Proin, which made all the difference! I know it is widely used, not too expensive, and was a miracle worker when it came to our rugs and floors.
Thank you for the recommendation, Lisa! I truly appreciate it!
I also had a dog in its twilight years and also experience the same problem. You love your dog as much as we did, so you find a solution, perfect idea , this way you can continue to just give them love. I’m sure my dog Bella was embarrassed.
Thank you, Carol. SOOOO true! Can’t imagine how they feel. I’m sure that’s why he hides it.
Love the rug! Wrestle with 6 rescue doggies who think rugs are theirs to scent. I had given up on area rugs due to it. Where did you find your rug?
I linked to it. So sweet of you to take care of pups that need loving homes!
OMG I love that rug! I have four Chihuahuas so I def think I need to try this!!
Animals love smooth and soft material as well as kids too.And this rug seems to to be so comfortable and soft.The color is good but its hard to maintain as it looks like off white and Floor material of white color is so difficult to maintain.
Who doesn’t? I love light, neutral colors, so am thankful it’s made of easy to clean propylene.
Awww you made me remember and miss our Buttercup who lived to be 16 years old and had the same issue when she got older. We loved her and just cleaned up the messes without making her feel bad about it. We could tell that she knew better and was embarrassed about the accidents. Love that rug! I don’t need one right now but I sure wish I did!
Aw, she was so lucky to have a great dog mom! I can’t imagine how they feel. Hope you have a great week!
Thank you so much for sharing this post, Julie! We have two aging dogs we adore. One is 17 and the other is 16. We like you guys are diligent about taking them out but accidents definitely happen. I just bought 2 outdoor rugs because I knew they would be easy to clean. I really missed the softness of an indoor rug though. I can’t wait to check this rug out now. Hugs to you and Dusty, CoCo
I’ve never had an outdoor rug this soft before! It’s the best of both worlds. Your pups are lucky to have such a loving home!
I’m going to look up the rug but I see your couch and love it. Could I ask where it’s from?
Thanks!
Absolutely! Belgian Linen Sand Slope Arm Slipcovered soda from RH
Thanks:)
I’m going to look up your rug but I also noticed your couch and love the style. Can I ask where it is from?
Thanks!
Of course! It’s the Slipcovered Slope Arm from RH in Belgian Linen Sand, enjoy!
Of course, RH – it’s the Slipcovered Slope Arm Sofa. Enjoy!