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Cat Rugs That Will Make Both You and Your Pet Purr 

January 3, 2023 by Corinne Weaver

If dogs are a man’s best friend, then cats are a home’s best friend. They act as natural pest control, comfort during long winter evenings, chair warmers for when you get home from work, and little fluffy choruses to wake you up in the morning. Your cat deserves only the best surroundings to make them feel at home, but you also deserve easy-to-clean, durable cat rugs that can withstand paws, claws, and whiskers. Offer your feline friend a soft landing pad or a place to sun themselves while giving yourself a break with a washable cat rug or easy-to-clean rugs for cats that still exude effortless style.  

Whether you want a Persian-styled rug for your Persian kitty or a whimsical pattern for your little calico cat, cat rugs won’t limit your design choices, nor will they leave you with an impossible mess to clean. No home is complete without a furry tail draped over one of our many stylish rugs from Rugs USA.  

handspun jute area rug in off-white
Our Handspun Jute Area Rug in Off-White. Photo by @dreaming_of_decor

Better than Ruggable: Why Rugs USA Has the Best Washable Cat Rugs 

Cat rugs need to be easy to clean, inviting for both you and your cat, and a perfect canvas for your home’s design. Rugs USA checks all the boxes when it comes to finding rugs that can make your little companion feel right at home without giving you a headache when it comes time to clean and refresh your room. We all know cats are naturally very tidy, but accidents happen, fur sheds, and claws get stuck. Here are some machine-washable rugs for cats that take care of messes without compromising style. 

While many rug companies, like Ruggable, might sell a washable rug that comes in two pieces, this option simply isn’t practical as a cat rug, since their rug bases themselves are not machine washable. Some cats might sometimes pee on rugs and while you can throw the second piece in the wash, the Ruggable base will still smell. Luckily, whether your cat is peeing on your rugs or you just have more routine cleaning needs in mind, Rugs USA washable rugs are the easiest to use, wash, and maintain in any feline-friendly home.    

rosette medallion fringed area rug
Our Rosette Medallion Fringed Area Rug in Beige. Photo by @theeverydayhome

Washable One-Piece Rugs to Fight Unwanted Smells or Messes 

Rugs USA has many washable rugs that come in one piece so that when your cat has a little accident or throws up a hairball, you can make it seem like it never even happened. Keeping house cats in a stylish home is a reality with Rugs USA. Simply roll up one of our many washable rugs and throw it in the wash. No one will ever know what happened, and kitty may be transfixed by her rug spinning round and round in the washer.  

Cat Rugs in Styles and Materials Almost as Varied as Feline Breeds 

Ruggable only has one kind of washable rug: polyester. Meanwhile, Rugs USA has embraced many different washable styles and materials, including washable wools, cotton, and other synthetic materials to give you the look you crave and the durability you need. You can have a room with the texture you want without having to spend time or money cleaning that rug or hiring a professional to remove all signs of unfortunate accidents.  

Washable wool rugs can be the bed your kitty has been looking for the whole time—even better than a box to sit in! Select something comfy and warm like this Eloise Wool Moroccan Washable Area Rug in ivory for your furry friend to sun themselves on. When either the rug or the cat sheds, just run a vacuum over it to get up the extra hairs or fibers. You may get an extra squint from your cat while they enjoy the soft wool.  

cartouche trellis area rug
Our Cartouche Trellis Area Rug in Off-White. Photo by @home_loving_

The Purrrfect Solution When Your Cat Pees on Your Rug 

If you have a washable rug, the answer is simple: put it in the washing machine with a cup of detergent and let modern technology do its work. But if your rug isn’t washable, there are other ways to remove the stain and smell of cat urine.  

  1. Absorb all the wet stains with an old towel or rag 
  1. Mix vinegar and water to remove dry stains, and then follow up with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda solution. If you don’t want to do that, try a pet-friendly stain remover like Nature’s Miracle.  
  1. Vacuum the dry rug when you’re done removing the stain.  

We all know animals might have accidents from time to time, but that shouldn’t hold you back from rugs for cats that still have the color, style, and elegance you want from your space. Fortunately, when it comes to Rugs USA, most of our rugs check all the boxes on the list for a kitty-proof home.  

diamond textured trellis tassel area rug
Our Diamond Textured Trellis Tassel Area Rug in Ivory. Photo by @seasthemoment

Cat Rugs Made with Materials For Both Feet and Paws 

Cats have strong opinions about everything—from chicken to treats, your sweaters to boxes, and of course, the best places to loaf on the floor.  Only the softest rugs and finest materials will do. From chirping at you in the morning to snuggling next to you at night while you watch tv, your cat has a very busy schedule—and they deserve the nicest rugs to accommodate them all day long! Find the perfect cat rugs for play, sleeping, and eating that provides an excellent soft landing pad for you and your treasured felines.  

Flatweave rugs: Cats like to scratch. They’ll scratch the furniture, the floor, themselves, and your things. Hardwood floors and installed carpets might not do well under such duress, so protect your floor with a flatweave rug that offers a sturdy layer of protection from claws and paws.  

Shag rugs: If you have the type of cat who loves warm beds in the sun, a fluffy shag rug in a Moroccan or a flokati style can make your entire living room a cat bed for your domestic clowder of kitties. Introduce your fluffy friend to an equally fluffy rug—chances our they will be best friends! 

Wool rugs: Never fear a wool rug with a cat, especially with Rugs USA’s collection of washable wools. These rugs are easy to clean, soft to the touch, and timeless in their appeal to animals and humans. Whether you want a washable wool or a rug that looks like a sweater, chances are your cat will approve.  

cotton solid flatweave area rug
Our Cotton Solid Flatweave Area Rug in Beige. Photo by @missmustardseed

Natural Fiber rugs: Jute and sisal make a welcome addition to any cat home, while seagrass offers them that firm ground to walk on, yet can still be sturdy enough to withstand feisty moments of play. Some natural fiber rugs can give your home that luxurious look and provide all-natural colors for your style.  

Sheepskin rugs: Faux cowhide and sheepskin rugs give a room a rustic look, while still being easy to maintain for years so that your cat can have a paws-on experience. If its chilly outside, they might like to bundle up on a faux sheepskin in front of the fireplace or in the afternoon sun.  

Braided rugs: For a rustic farmhouse look and feel, and a playmat for the most feisty cat to hunt feathered toys on, consider a braided rug that is both stain-resistant and scratch-resistant. Tight coils of cotton or denim can withstand your ferocious little tiger in its wildest moments. 

Our Handmade Braided Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug in Light Blue. Photo by @skunkboy_

Style Icons: Walk the Catwalk with These Effortlessly Stylish Rugs for Cats  

From calico to Persian, tabby to tortoiseshell, cats are already runway models with speckled fur and little paws. They deserve the most fashionable looks to strut their stuff on during the day and night while you’re asleep. Here are some of the most complementary styles for cat fashion: 

Tassels: Cats can’t help themselves when it comes to curtains, dangly wires, and tassels. However, a tasseled rug can still make itself at home with a cat, as long as it’s sturdy. Rugs like this Shaggy Lattice Tassel Area Rug can stave off destruction and invite your kitty to settle down in its warm textured layers.  

Jute rugs: Natural fiber rugs like jute are sturdy enough to catch your cat when it jumps from its little cat tree or the sofa onto the floor, but also soft enough to cushion their landing. Cats also love the texture of these rugs and will rub up against them all day long.  

Persian rugs: It seems like a no-brainer to pair a Persian cat with a Persian rug, right? Rugs USA has many washable Persian-styled rugs to help emphasize both the elegance of your family pet and the elegance of your living room at the same time.  

Abstract rugs: Cats are the ultimate modern artist with gorgeous fur patterns. Give a perfect Instagram background with an abstract rug that lets them stretch, jump, and purr in all sorts of ways.  

broken lattice area rug
Our Broken Lattice Area Rug in Gray. Photo by @willy_ragdoll

Find Your Cat Rug at Rugs USA! 

Whether you need a washable rug for a messy kitty or a perfect little rug to place under their favorite window, Rugs USA has hundreds of styles and options available. Integrate style, comfort, and cleanliness into your home with one of our cat rugs! 

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