I Love how you're so obsessed with the details on your rug. Makes me feel less "mental" about myself for fussing over the exact same things! Kudos!!

Ruggable needs to solve this curling issue permanently in its structure and design. A great concept but product needs to be refined so that it is not a compromise for the buyers and they are actually Loving it 100%

We have a 2 year old 8x10 ruggable, 4 kids and a dog. The rug was permanently curled extremely badly, the corners for example rolled into a tube along with 2 of the edges! I basically gave up on it and we just lived with the curling. I steamed it over a week ago and it is 95% fixed! I think we are going to buy another ruggable rug now that we have a solution. THANK YOU

Rugs should be maintenance free! Steaming your rug is ridiculous. Glad you have this video to steer me away! I refuse to have to maintain a rug beyond vacuuming it.

I also had the curling problem. I followed your advise and used steam from my Rowenta steam iron and put Silpat silicone cookie sheet liner between the rug and my wood floor as I went along the edges to protect it. So far so good! My curled edges are flat again!

This is brilliant, and it works! My husband was at his wits end and about to throw all our Ruggables away. I searched for a solution and came across your video. I tried it this morning, and all our rugs look like new. (The culprit for us is the Roomba!) Thank you :)

I have several Ruggables but they are all 3x5. I wash them every 3 weeks and have not had any problems with curling or shrinking. They always come out like new! The first order I placed with them, they did not send the pad and their customer service was fantastic and sincere. I’m so happy that you brought that up in your video.

UPDATE 8/20 - Floor steamer solution still working like a charm! I see some questions about the effect of steam on our hardwood floors. We actually made a whole video about how the floor has held up after years of steam. Lots of comments from others who do the same thing, on that video. Here's the link to that video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/otxddLGF37Gapmg.html and here's the link to the exact steam mop kit we use: kit.co/oakabode/steam-mop-supplies Timestamps in description. Also, just want to reiterate -- these videos are still unsponsored. As mentioned, Ruggable was very generous to send us some free products after seeing our critiques, with some changes implemented into the product to try to fix the curling. I do turn companies down for sponsored video requests daily, so having a company send us an improved product while explicitly saying we don't have to post anything about it is always a breath of fresh air. A few of the more minor critiques still do apply, so if you haven't seen our previous reviews with those details, those links are in the description for you.

I've had a Ruggable rug since last April and all sides and corners of our rug curl. To think that I have to steam it every week is pretty high maintenance for me considering the brand is supposed to be a "convenient, low maintenance product" 🙁. I don't think I'd buy Ruggable again.

Thank you so much for these reviews! I've been back and forth on whether or not I should order these for a year. The home we are renovating has floors in the bedrooms we don't like, so my idea was to put a nice rug down and then the floors won't bother me so much. Cheaper than new flooring. But with a tight budget kids and pets I was really hesitant to invest in these and have them disappoint. Your videos definitely helped me decide I'll be saving up for some ruggables! I need that Lemon one for sure! 😂

Mine curled up a lot. Don't have a steam mop so last time I washed the rug I placed it on the pad without drying it. Worked great! Not wet enough to wet the hardwood after the washers spin cycle, and no curling!

Just wanted to say thank you for a great video and awesome advice to stop the dreaded curling!!! My wife and I are so stoked for this easy fix and our ruggable looks fantastic again!

Thanks for the review. I'm still on the fence about Ruggables. I only wish they had more contemporary looking designs.

Thanks for posting this work-around. My first Ruggable is on order. I'll keep an eye on the edges and may even start the steaming routine before any curling issues start to appear. Great videos! Your pups are adorable. That is one gorgeous BC. Cheryl, Saint John, NB (Dog Mom to three) :)

Thanks so much! I was looking for reviews before purchasing. The first video made it a NO GO for me...BUT, seeing the solution makes me think twice!

We are looking into purchasing new rugs and I was interested in Ruggable. I’ve been following your videos as well as LuxMommy (who doesn’t have the curl issue). This will be our next rug!

Love these videos! We have FOUR indoor dogs, and I’ve been thinking about these rugs for a while. Your home is beautiful. I’m going over to look at Ruggable now!

Thanks for the tip. I used the steam mode on my iron and it seemed to work. With three kids, one dog and two cats, I love my Ruggable!

Great tip!! I’m not scared to order this rug anymore 🙌

Oh I just commented on another video that I was sad about the curling because I love the designs and then this video came up! LOL. Now I think I'm gonna buy. Thanks for this series.

Thanks for the update. I actually decided to buy a ruggable after seeing your videos and I love mine! And I recommended to a friend and she bought one as well.

Thank you for the honest review videos! I was exploring buying Ruggable rugs and this was super helpful.

I REALLY want one of their Star Wars rugs, so thanks for letting us know about this fix. I'll be ordering one soon!

We just tried this fix and it’s amazing. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep the Ruggable in my entryway but now I can! Thank you for this wonderful advice.

It's a good tip for those who have the ruggable rugs. I've been trying to decide and your video has helped me... Thank You! I'd love to support this company but ultimately for the price and having to fiddle with the rug every two weeks, I don't think it's worth all the money. Plus I have hardwood as well and I don't think steaming the floor that often would be good for the hardwood over time.

Thank you for posting this. Finally I can bust out my steam mop that’s been sitting in the basement.

What you need to do is go to a fabric store like Joann Fabrics and get some fusible (iron on) interfacing. Get the heavy duty kind or get fusible buckram, the stuff used in hat and bag making to stiffen fabrics. Cut the interfacing into two and a half inch wide strips and iron it to the back of the rug’s edge just inside and right up against the threaded edge binding. This will stiffen the edge and keep it flat. Doesn’t add any measurable thickness either so won’t show through. No more curling. Works even after washing. If you need it even stiffer just iron on two layers. Cheers!

Thank you!!! I just tried it and it worked perfectly. Curious to see how long it lasts. We have a dog and I have to agree that seems to be the culprit of the curling. All our other Ruggables that don't curl are in places he does not actively play. This makes me so happy. I will say though if I did not already own a steam mop, I may give up on Ruggables but thanks to you I do not need to now.

I have been fascinated with ruggable, but now that I've seen this, I will probably not pursue it because, we have laminated floors that we can't use the steam solution on. People should be aware of the different between real wood. We love the laminate and it's easy care, but we have been cautioned about no standing water. Sigh. Yours are beautiful, by the way. The curling would be disastrous because we have to be careful about tripping issues.

Of course they are generous with you guys... You making a video that thousands people are watching. It is in their best interest

I have five Ruggables, both old and new corner styles, and haven’t had any problems with curling. Based on my experience putting my first one together, I think one of the reasons the rugs curl is because people pull on the top too tightly in an effort to get rid of wrinkles and small humps along the edges. I figured out the problem was the underpad, not the top. The pad is delivered rolled up very tightly so usually has ripples and humps in it that don’t relax out. I flattened it by laying a thin damp towel on the wrinkled/humped parts and pressed over the towel with a steam iron (on the lowest steam setting). Once the underpad was flat, I put on the top being careful not to pull on it too hard and create a lot of tension. If it showed any tendency to curl along an edge as I assembled it, I rolled it back and rerolled that part, relaxing the tension. I’ve had my two 8x10 rugs for six months and so far, so good, no curling. I have only spot cleaned, not washed, the two big ones so can’t say if they’d shrink or curl. I have washed my 7’ runner and put it in the dryer. It didn’t curl but did shrink infinitesimally though it still covered the underpad okay. What did happen was that the binding came loose on the point of every corner. I just hot glued it back into place. LOL I do agree the company’s customer service is great. I ordered a mat that came with a very small colour defect in one spot. I emailed them a picture of it and they sent me a new top, no charge. :) These are not high end rugs, in fact, they’re more like floor mats than rugs but if you have pets, kids, or sensitivities to chemicals found in regular rugs, they’re worth the price. If they last a couple of years, I’ll be happy and replacement will be cheaper since I’ll only have to buy a new top.

WOW I was JUST looking at Ruggable (they are having a sale) and I literally stumbled on your site - where I watched all 4 of the Ruggable reviews. THANK YOU!!! I think I am going to take the plunge and get one. Just wondering if you have any insight on this question: I have a big Aeron chair in my craft space. The chair has big roller feet. I roll my chair around the room like crazy...it is so easy to roll because I am on hardwood ...no rugs there now. Is the Ruggable thin enough that I could roll my chair on top of it pretty easily? So many thanks. I'm subscribing!!

Using a hot steam mop is not a good idea on your hardwood floors especially repeatedly.

Thanks!! I was told not to use my steamer on my manufactured wood floor. Is your wood floor actual wood?

I was about to buy a Ruggable but bought a different rug. I just got my rug today. I have curling & creasing right out the packaging. I'm trying to flatten it in my garage. I figured while the heavy boxes & stuff are working to flatten the rug down (which is not working), I'd search YT on how to flatten an area rug & found your video. I'm gonna use my steam mop to flatten it, but I'm gonna do it in my garage, let it cool & dry then bring it in the house. Thanks for the tip!!

What happens to the wood floor underneath?

So it’s been eight months since this video how has the “new rug” with the new improvements held up outside of the steam mop? Thanks

We recently refinished our hardwood floors and I have been trying to decide on purchasing a ruggable. I have to say, watching you steam over the floors like that made me, well...😱!! Haha!! On our wood floors, I would be concerned about doing that over the same spot with any kind of regulatory. I am curious though, after three months, are the new rugs with the new corners curling? Did it solve that problem? Thanks for the video!!

Yes, they sent you the rugs because of the video, I don’t think they would be that generous with anyone one else that has the same problem, you just got lucky, I think

Now we need a crafty engineer to help us recreate the “ Corner Feature “ on our older rugs. Thanks. Ruggables asked for pictures of my curling, and next thing I knew, new rugs. My 1st set of rugs was not very old at all, and the curling did start after the 1st wash. I have not unboxed the the new rugs far enough to go check and see if they have the new corner feature, but I doubt it, as this was awhile ago. I still love them.

This is such an emotional rug rollercoaster

I'm sure others have mentioned this by now in the comments, but I know our floor steamer says not to use it on hardwoods. I did this once, and it took the polish off it. Just a heads up, test it somewhere inconspicuous first!

This sounds really good...for some people. I have COREtec flooring. The company specifically says to not use a steamer. And that's the deal with most LVT flooring. But thanks for all your hard work.

Well unless there including one of these mops, you’ve successfully talked me out of buying one of these rugs and I appreciate you saving me the time and money. Thanks

Thank you for the great information! And your house is adorable

Thank you for your Ruggable videos. I watched them all today because we're building my first house (hub's 3rd), and the downstairs is going to have mostly hardwood floors. I wanted an area rug to put under our dining room table to save the floors from scratches and spills (7 kids! :D), and Ruggable was mentioned by some friends of ours last year. I'm glad that you found a solution to the curling, and that Ruggable has made improvements to their product. I will definitely be looking at them more closely in the months to come.

Thank you for doing all the following up. Helps a lot.

Thanks on this. I was considering getting just one for my son, who is renting a great old home at college, with beautiful wooden floors. Which are cold. Sorta sad to hear the cons. I think a Ruggable might work for him (He's looking at a 5 x 7) because he won't we washing it too often. No pets. Just a college student. :)

I'd be really nervous to try this since i have laminate floors and used my steam mop on them once and it was to much steam ( on highest setting which is what would soak the rug) and caused a piece to warp. Ive only had my rug for a month so we will see if mine even curles.

oh, and I'm glad you have that black and white one. I saw that and liked it but thought it might be too bold but seeing it a real life scenario, I LOVE IT!

If you are getting the rug fairly wet with the steam mop, is that moisture harming the wood underneath it and hte padding or are you putting something under it? Thanks so much for your in-depth reviews. Very helpful.

thank you for your reviews! i've been wanting a washable rug for a while now. i first looked into them about a year and a half ago and hated the designs, now they have designs i like but was never sure about the durability. i also have two dogs that play really hard and i have tile floors. ironically, we have been looking into getting a steam mop so after all your videos i think i'm finally sold on getting a ruggable (or 3). and just in time for their presidents day sale lol thank you again!

Is that hot steam safe for wood floors?

Thanks this is a great tip! I am considering getting a ruggable.

I was so excited to find this video because I’m about to just get rid of my 8x10 ruggable purchased in feb 2018. For its first year or so it was actually in a really low traffic area but has been abused a lot since. Washed probably less than 5 times because I hate smoothing it out. Unfortunately this trick worked for me for about 10min and I was generous with the mop as suggested (despite cringing over my parquet). In our case I think the edges of the underlayment no longer have the sticky hook & loop feel because I have to vacuum it to death to get all the dog hair and kid crumbs off that stick to it. I just reached out to ruggable so I guess I’ll see what they say. I’m sad because with 3 kids and a big sheddy dog I want these to be my answer, but it seems it just isn’t.

I used duct tape along the curling edge . I have not rewashed rug to know how many washings this will hold up to, but the tape is easily removed and replaced. Re steam mop on wood floor. If possible, move rug to a tiled floor, garage, patio etc. Steam away

I have laminate floors. A steam mop wouldn't work for us. ☹️ Can you do another update on 6-8 months on the new ruggable with the new first layer?

No problems with the rug. But the black pad underneath is a dirt/particle magnet. Most noticeable when washing the rug and the pad is exposed. Tried several techniques but ended up hand cleaning/picking it. Any suggestions on how to clean the pad?

Thank you for the tips! What kind of steam mop are you using?

Thank you for ALL the updates! I have kids and will be getting a dog and the idea of a washable rug is very ideal! So glad there’s an easy solution to curling. 😁

Thank you! Also is it ok to use the bissel steam mop on hard woods? I notice you had hard wood floors it doesn’t damage it? I always get so nervous! Thank you!!!

Is that size fo your rug fits in a regular washing machine or needs to take it to commercial laundry mat?

Thanks so much for the video, I just tried my clothes steamer, and it worked perfectly!

Hi I was wondering do you know if these rugs will lay on top of carpet. And by the way thank you for your honesty, I found your video while watching another video who had listed where they purchase their rug. I got curious and start searching.

Nice review! I have ordered one 5 x7 here in The Netherlands for my 3 dogs. I hope they dont eat it.. lol

Every two weeks? Who wants to do that? I'm looking for ways to cut my cleaning time, not add to it.

Thanks for the update!

It is 2022 and I think they are awesome. Shipping 5 days, lots of help. Customer Service is GREAT

Does all that steam and moisture along the edge of the carpet affect the wood floor?

Took 2 people about 15 minutes to put down the 9x12. Rolling pin trick below was a good one. Crunching plastic sound went away as soon we walked on it and the pad stuck securely to the rug. It is beautiful and it was easy. Don’t know why the comments suggest otherwise, but it was no harder than any other rug.

Do you use a front loading washer or will a top loading smaller one work?

Worked for me! Thanks for solving a huge pet peeve of mine!

I just purchase my very first ruggable rug Im excited I order the black and white bohiam rug your video reviews are good I spent a lot of money but With all the new update I should be okay I am new to your channel

We have *multiple* Ruggables* which happens to be of tall the sizes they sell minus the longest runner. Our Ruggables include several of each size of the small, mediums, runners as well as large. Each time we have "found" a solution another purchase was made, as spot cleaning a rug when/ if needed was nice to have. However, with that said *every* one has curled, to include those that are in rooms that do not have foot traffic (aka barely used) or have been washed. We are finding Ruggables curling and have become a hazard causing tripping due to the ends and sides curling. Solutions have included professional cleaning by our regular carpet coming due to the sizes of rugs that can not fit in a washer (our dinning has one with a long concrete table and can't be moved) several of there attempts and thoughts in installation and cleaning has not solved the problem. Among the items has been a "professional" carpet tape large one in the dinning room which is a room with out foot traffic.. Corner pieces have been tried. on all. It truly is an unfortunate flaw in the Ruggables design otherwise it would be a great product. We personally will be replacing all of the Ruggables (23) going back to original area rugs.

I am about to order a rug from ruggable. First...did your rug curl prior to washing it or only after washing and drying it? Did you let it dry naturally or in the dryer? We also have wood floors. Does the steam not damage the wood? Thanks in advance!

Does it get musty from getting wet every couple weeks?

I really like the new black rugg

Have you tried spray starch on the edges?

Do the ruggables fit into a normal size washing machine?

What kind of flooring do you have? Can you steam the rug that intensely over engineered hardwood or LVP?

How do u keep your floors so clean what vacuums, products ect. Are you using

You could also sew small snaps to the cover and pad, right up in each corner. Snaps are still washable if they’re rated for clothing. If the edge of the snap is right against the edges of the corners, they wouldn’t curl.

I purchased an 8 x 10 ruggable. We got the thicker pad. The pad edges are curled up on the 8 foot edge. Not sure what to do to get them to lay flat so I can place the rug on top on not trip over it constantly. Any suggestions?

We have original 1930's hardwood floors and I would not feel comfortable having hot steam and moisture running along near the wood. Bummer we don't have tile otherwise I would try this.

Is the red the Cambria Ruby ? Thanks 🙏🏻

We have two rugs. The runner has the standard mat under it. It curls. The large area rug with the extra thick cushioned mat doesn't curl. I think it is because the rug is large enough to hang over the edge of the mat 1/2" or more. It sort of drops below the level of the mat. I love my ruggable rugs!

I wonder if you could sew a pocket all the way around that tucks underneath the pad. That would eliminate the curl up since it's all tucked under

After using steam on the hardwood floor regularly for years, is the wood curled now?

Our Roomba is the culprit for curling our 8x10 ruggable. We have LVP floors and can not use a steam mop on them. Any other suggestions for curling?

0:32 no we are not sick of rug reviews or any of your product reviews! ❤

I think the fact that you have a platform helps with the company being extra accommodating with you. Most of us don't have such influence.

You're awesome!!!! Thank you for updating again!

Would the top layer work without the under piece if the rug on all 4 sides was anchored by a leg of a couch?

When you originally take out the rug mat, there are bumps. How did you solve that problem?

Interesting about the steam mop for wood floors…gonna check those out.

what couch is that?

So did the corner pieces they added help?

Do you think the steam will harm your hardwood floors?

I have the new addition like ur black n white on and no matter how many times I redo and adjust it, it stills curls but it’s not the corners that curl it’s the sides long ways

To me, that is a lot of work for a low maintenance type of product, considering the high cost.