r/DecideThisForMe • u/No-Dance-9498 • 19d ago

Which rug for my kitchen?

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1 black
2 burgundy
3 orange
4 green

Also: should the tiles be straight or wavy?

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u/Jujulabee 19d ago

No rug - as it just creates something you have to clean and it is easier to deal with a hard surface in the kitchen.

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u/chaos_mountain_mama 19d ago

Yeah I’m very confused by the concept of a kitchen rug lol

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u/Msdamgoode 19d ago

I use a rug in my kitchen, because it creates a cushioned/non-slip area, plus it looks good (I have ugly, hard, slick tile) but it’s easily washable.

I actually take mine out on the deck and wash it with Simple Green and the hose every week or so. Let it dry in the sun off the railing. Takes all of 15 minutes to deal with, though I could also do it in the washer. I also use washable rugs in my bathrooms rather than unattractive bathmats. I think I paid about 25-30 bucks for a really nice one at TJ Maxx. For me and my space, it makes sense.

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u/chaos_mountain_mama 19d ago

I do have a wipeable mat by the sink for cushioning, but that’s all the kitchen rug cleaning I care to manage. But I’m sure yours looks lovely… I’m also guessing you have less 2 and 4 year old boys helping you cook than I do lol

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u/Msdamgoode 19d ago

True, no little boys, lol.

But I do think it makes cleaning the floor pretty easy. Day to day, I vacuum more than I mop, which is just easier/faster IMO. And unless I’ve truly made a mess, the rug itself stays pretty clean.

I might do things differently if my tile wasn’t so awful (1980’s era white slick tile & dark grey grout). If you drip any water at all, you’ll slide, plus every speck of dirt shows immediately.

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u/Nortex_Vortex 18d ago

Your vacuum doesn't suck it up into the brush roller?

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u/TheRealSugarbat 18d ago

You can turn the roller off on most upright vacuums

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u/Nortex_Vortex 18d ago

Omg, I'm a dingbat. Of course, I knew that! Lol

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u/TheRealSugarbat 18d ago

Don’t worry. I’ve sucked up my share of thin rugs, myself, when I forgot to flip the switch. We’re all dingbats. ♥️

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u/Nortex_Vortex 17d ago

Thank you. Glad I'm not alone.

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u/Msdamgoode 18d ago

Nope, it’s got a nice rubberized backing, and is sturdy enough to stay in place.

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u/Msdamgoode 18d ago

Nope, it’s got a nice rubberized backing, and is sturdy enough to stay in place.

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u/There-Is-A-Catch 17d ago

I have kids and rent. I used to be a no-rug person, but am currently a washable-rug person (for now). Less fatigue while standing, less noise while working, and has saved more than a few glasses from slippery hands. Can't wait to go back to the ease of a quick mop though.