How to Choose Right Pet Friendly Rugs

• 27 August 2020
• 3 Min Read
• By Jaipur Rugs

We will help our customers to find the best pet friendly rugs for their homes. Since it’s a question we often get asked, we decided to share a few tips to help you select the best pets friendly rugs for your home.

We hear you and have you covered. Over the years, we have been helping our customers find the best pet friendly rugs for their homes. Since it’s a question we often get asked, we decided to share a few tips to help you select the best pets friendly rugs for your home.

Choosing the right rug type for pets

Before you decide on the type of rug you want, consider your pet’s personality. How active your pet is in the house, and his/her habits will help you better choose the material and durability of the pet friendly rugs that you are buying. With a pet, it is advised to go for a sturdy rug, which is relatively easy to maintain. In terms of the rug pile, it is important to choose low cut pile to prevent pet hair or dander from accumulating in between the pile. Also, it is important to go for cut piles rather than loop piles as they won’t entangle in your pet’s paws and prevent the rug from getting damaged. In terms of durability, hand knotted rugs are the best followed by flatweaves. With the right rug pad in place, you can rest assured that your rug will stay where you intended it to, even if your pet is running around.
 

What materials suit the best for pet friendly rugs?

With pets, it is always preferable to go for natural rug materials like cotton, sisal, jute, and even wool as pet friendly rugs material. While sisal and jute are easy to clean and can trap dirt effectively. But it is the wool rugs that we really advise as the durability of a wool rug is the highest, and its stain-repellent properties can come in handy with your furry baby. You might think that going for fine silk rugs with a pet in the house is a bad idea, but if your pet has a docile personality, a wool and silk rug can also work for you.
 

How to maintain area rugs with pets around?

Maintaining hand-knotted rugs is the easiest of all. You can clean rugs using a vacuum cleaner twice a week, and you can get them professionally cleaned once a year. If your pet stains them, blot the stain with a dry cloth or tissue instead of rubbing it. Using baby wipes to clean the stained area can also help. It is advised to go for professional cleaning to remove the stains without damaging the carpet. Jaipur Rugs also provides complete professional cleaning services for rugs.
 

Whatever you do, do not feel that a rug is not for you if you have a pet at home. There are a range of pet-friendly rug options available for pet owners and a chat with our team of experts can help you pick the right one.

FAQ's

What type of rugs are pet-friendly?

Picking out rugs for your home is an exciting and creative process, but finding a rug that will withstand the wear and tear of pets in the house can also be challenging. Here are some options to consider when shopping for pet-friendly rugs!
1) Latex or polyurethane foam
2) Fleece

How do you pet proof carpet?

Want to keep your pets safe and secure in your own home? Follow these guidelines when caring for carpets in your home.
1) Keep all cords out of reach of cats and dogs by unplugging them when not in use.
2) Tilt furniture so legs aren't touching the floor or upholstered area. This will help prevent pet hair from building up against the fabric, which can cause a buildup on surfaces between the nap and the furniture surface.

What type of rug is best for dogs?

Any rug made from synthetic material is perfect for pets. (Polyester, Viscose, Artificial silk)

What material is most comfortable for dogs?

Any rug made from synthetic material is perfect for pets.
1) Polyester
2) Viscose
3) Artificial silk

What type of carpet is best if you have pets?

Choosing the right type of carpet can be difficult if you own pets. So many factors come into play, and it can be too much to handle alone. That's why we've compiled this article here with a list of some of the best carpets for pet parents with fur babies.