Best washable rugs that are easy to clean and look great

This chic rug comes in an array of sizes and colours. We sampled the coral shade in 150cm x 215cm, which added plentiful rug coverage in a small lounge. The ornate pattern features a border and inner design with blue tones, and we found it added a luxurious-looking element to our living room.

All Ruggable buys cleverly come in two pieces: a base pad for grip and the rug cover. The separate components were simple to line up and arrange in situ, and we were suitably impressed by the zero-slip element. Because the rug is washable, the top layer isn’t very thick but it is durable and comfy to walk on. To wash it, we simply removed the top cover – it can be tumble dried, too, so gained extra practicality points. With a dog and two kids at home, we found the water-resistant, stain-resistant rug still looked spotless after several weeks’ use, and it’s easy to vacuum.

This cotton and polyester rug is available in red, sage, blue, multicolour, and natural versions, depending on your decor. There are five sizes, too – we plumped for the 160cm x 230cm size. We noticed immediately how soft the rug felt to touch, and the faded aesthetic of its print contributed a classic vibe to our lounge. We sampled the warm red shade, and we found any dirt or marks didn’t show up easily. It was simple to machine wash, and air dry, too. You can also buy a separate anti-slip mat (from £5, Dunelm.co.uk) to go underneath it.

This is a soft and fluffy deep-pile rug, made from 100 per cent polypropylene yarn, which is a man-made fibre that’s highly durable. In fact, the rug is both stain-resistant and doesn’t shed.

For a washable model, it’s surprisingly dense, but will happily take a 40C machine cycle. Its non-slip rubber backing means the tumble dryer needs to be avoided, but we found it dries in no time, thanks to its synthetic make-up. The plain rug comes in a huge range of sizes and colours, but we plumped for the least forgiving on stains – ivory – and were pleasantly surprised to find it washed really well.

This runner is an ideal washable option for small spaces and kids’ bedrooms. The pattern has a slightly thicker pile than some of the other washable rugs we tried, which makes for underfoot comfort. It looks and feels hardy, and we found the stain-resistant fabric practical. We tended to shake the rug outdoors, to remove any dust or dirt, but it can be spruced up easily with a vacuum cleaner, too. The only downside is this rug can bunch up, but, to keep the runner flat, we’d just smooth it out from time to time. Which, given the £30 price point, we were more than happy to do.