Possibly there is no more demanding place in the whole house than the kitchen floor. And such a complicated place needs a kitchen rug that is up to the task, able to withstand tough treatment effectively without getting damaged.
For conventional rugs, the kitchen is enemy territory. It’s a place where no delicate rug wants to go. Because it will receive stains, constant foot traffic, and because it will be washed and cleaned constantly.
So, what do we need to ask for in a good kitchen rug?
We see that it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it. And now is when a good kitchen rug has to prove its worth.
Let’s examine the requirements that a kitchen rug must meet without fail.
1. The most important thing: durability.
A kitchen rug will suffer continuous wear and tear, not only from footsteps and use, but also from the cycle of staining and cleaning, which will be much more frequent than with other types of rugs.
The material of a good kitchen rug must resist wear and tear both from friction and from use and cleaning. Therefore, durability and resistance will be the first requirement that a kitchen rug must meet.
2. Equally important: ease of cleaning.
Kitchen rugs must allow for thorough cleaning, especially with water, either by being able to be directly applied, or being able to be washed in a washing machine.
The range of stains they can suffer is wide, so the more cleaning resources the rug can withstand, the better.
At a minimum, a kitchen rug should be able to be cleaned with a broom, vacuum cleaner, damp cloth, sponge, or scrubber, and ideally, the best of all: be mopped directly (as is the case with vinyl kitchen rugs).
3. Stiffness and laying flat on the floor, also important
It is important, especially in places where there are elderly people, that the rug lays flat and sticks to the floor, without being able to be accidentally folded, to avoid undesirable trips.
Because when cooking, above all, we want comfort and peace of mind, without having to worry about whether the rug is moving.
What are the best types or materials for kitchen rugs?
Analyzing the previous requirements, there is no doubt that the best kitchen rugs must be synthetic, made with materials that guarantee they are resistant, waterproof, and durable.
Vinyl kitchen rugs, especially woven vinyl ones, but also smooth surface ones, are the best not only for their durability and resistance to tough treatment, but also because their cleaning is as simple as mopping, and that’s it. Easier impossible!
Another perfect type of kitchen rug is polypropylene, a waterproof synthetic material of great resistance, which allows for more textures and finishing varieties.
Any of these two types will offer kitchen rugs ready to overcome the daily challenge in the kitchen.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
