Kitchen Rugs

Kitchen Rugs

What Kind of Rug Do I Need For My Kitchen?
By Art Saborio

Rugs for kitchens have been around for a long time. They take a heavy beating. They get wet, kicked, thrown, dropped on and often times sprayed with kitchen floor cleaners. Over the years a kitchen rug can get faded and damaged, if not made properly. So what kind of rug do you buy for your kitchen that can hold up to all the abuse?

High traffic areas like kitchens, need rugs that can withstand the everyday rigor. High traffic areas need a rug that can take a beating. On top of taking the load of heavy traffic, it also needs to not fade. This is a common problem with a lot of kitchen rugs. They tend to fade over time which takes away from the beauty of the rug and creates a sore spot in your kitchen.

One question you might ask is, why buy a well made rug when I may just throw it away next year for something new or better? First, you are going to save yourself a lot of money over the long run if you keep your rug for the long term. Secondly it takes some time trying to find a rug that matches your decor. You are going to save yourself wasted time that could have been spent elsewhere instead of shopping for a new matching rug.

The best kind of rug to look for are the ones that say "washable". They are the best choice for high traffic or wet areas. These rugs come in all sizes. Most of us are use to the smaller kitchen rugs that go right below the sink, but there are larger "area" type rugs for larger kitchens that can be easily folded and thrown into a washer for fast clean up. Another good feature of the smaller washable rugs, is they can be hand washed quickly. If you rather just throw it into the sink instead of the washer, then you have that option.

Top Advantages To Buying A Good Quality Kitchen Rug:

1. Outstanding quality. Made to withstand the rigor of the kitchen.
2. Rug ends are made extremely tough. They will not fray or unravel like the cheaper versions.
3. They are the easiest to clean.
4. They are made with safety in mind. Rugs that are "no slip" are a big plus for wet surfaces and floors.

You may be wondering why you need a kitchen rug. What purpose does it serve besides looking good? Kitchen rugs play an important part in your kitchen. Yes they do come in designs and colors that can add to the warmth of you kitchen, but they also provide safety. Kitchen rugs can prevent slips and falls. Most slips and falls happen at home. And it usually involves a wet surface. Adding a rug to your kitchen is the best defense you can have to slips and falls..

A rug can also prevent damage to your floors. Often times a dropped kitchen utensil, pot, pan or dish can chip, crack or dent a nice floor. These dents or chips can trap bacteria in them which creates an unhealthy environment for you and your family. Other than bleach, most cleaners cannot get deep inside small chips or cracks. Bleach can be rather harsh to floors and not recommended. A rug can be a boundary between your good floors and expensive repairs.

Kitchen Rugs