I have one of those rubber-backed bathroom rugs in my bathroom. It's about time to either clean it or get a new one. Can I put it in the washing machine? Will this damage the machine or the rug? And also, can I put it in the dryer or will that ruin it? There isn't a tag on the rug with instructions so I haven't a clue.
Thank you :)
2006-09-18 04:30:46 · 17 answers · asked by Kansas 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Yes, you can wash it in the machine on genlte cycle, cold...with minimal detergent. Do not put it in the dryer,,,just hang it out in the yard or someplace warm to dry, then re-use! Have a nice day!
2006-09-18 04:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that you can wash the rug on gentle cycle with a small amount of detergent. Don't put it in the dryer though as that will ruin the rubber backing. I always put mine over a chair to air dry. Hope this helps
2006-09-18 12:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by bettyrowles47 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always wash mine in the washer, it depends on if its a good rug or not whether it will come apart or not. Hang it outside to dry, drying in dryer does a lot of damage.
2006-09-18 11:33:29 · answer #3 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put them in the washing machine on the "gentle" or "hand wash" cycle. It's best to hang dry, however, you would be safe drying it on the "air" or "fluff" temperature (the lowest temperature/no temperature) setting. Rubber will eventually harden from a high temperature.
2006-09-18 11:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by tama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash it by hand. I made the mistake of putting one in the machine and the rubber fell to pieces.
2006-09-18 11:38:22 · answer #5 · answered by Minina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash it in the washer ALONE and hang it up to drip dry. I just throw mine in the washer, then lay it in the tub until it dries. After a ton of washing it in the washer the rug will break down, but after that long you are usually sick of looking at it anyway! :)
2006-09-18 11:33:21 · answer #6 · answered by ladydragondale 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always put them in the washer, on a low setting. But don't dry them in the dryer, it will eventually make the rubber get crumbly. Put them outside to dry or line dry them.
2006-09-18 11:33:07 · answer #7 · answered by Gina 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wash mine all the time; but wash them alone. Also, when you put them in the dryer (on a lower temp) you'll notice a lot of lint in the trap. If you clean it out regularly you shouldn't have any problems.
2006-09-18 11:38:44 · answer #8 · answered by honey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
careful, putting in the wash ... those rubber backs tend to break down into a coarse dust. and watch the dryer cause it can melt.
2006-09-18 11:33:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wash mine in the washer and hang to dry. I've never had any trouble. Good Luck
2006-09-18 11:33:02 · answer #10 · answered by to_sassy4_u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋