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If the phrase "outdoor rugs" makes you think of AstroTurf or those old green and black outdoor carpets, it's time to update your shopping knowledge. Today's outdoor rugs are durable, low-maintenance, and surprisingly colorful and beautiful. Made from weather-resistant polypropylene, modern outdoor rugs look just as good in a living room as they do on an outdoor patio.
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Care and Materials
Unless you've owned one, it's difficult to explain just how easy modern outdoor rugs are to care for. Polypropylene outdoor rugs are designed to resist soiling, staining, and fading. Many are also treated to be UV-resistant. Cleaning outdoor rugs couldn't be easier. Just spray your outdoor rug with a garden hose and let it air dry. If you're treating a spill, apply a little mild soap before washing.
Olefin is a synthetic material commonly used to manufacture outdoor rugs. Olefin is a lightweight fiber that bears resemblance to wool. It has numerous valuable qualities, including resistance to abrasion, moths, and mildew. Olefin is non-allergenic, and offers outstanding resiliency and color retention.
Outdoor Rug Designs
An additional advantage of wool-like modern outdoor rug materials such as Olefin is that they are extra fine, permitting intricate, high definition designs that will enhance the beauty of your backyard. Outdoor rugs can now be made using traditional Asian and Middle Eastern designs for the ultimate combination of style and function.
Outdoor rugs are the simplest and most inexpensive way to bring color and comfort to your patio, porch, deck, or poolside.