Bathroom throw rugs with crumbled backing - what to do with them?
I have some very good bathroom rugs - the only problem is the rubber non-slip backing which is crumbling. Does anyone know if there's a way to rejuvenate these? Can the backing be removed in some way and a new one sprayed on? I also thought maybe I could sew fabric on the back but don't know how much trouble that would be.
I hate to throw these away as the top (rug) side looks like new. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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10/23/2010
Give them to a humane society, pet shelter.
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10/10/2010
Just air dry toilet lid covers and bathroom rugs. Not meant for hot temps. When mine get to this point, I find another use for them, something always needs a padding.
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07/24/2007
peel all that stufff off, get a brush and that makes it faster to get rid of it too Dont need it anyway and it just goops up washer JWinkhart
By sumana (Guest Post)
07/26/2004
i have have washed bathroom rugs in my washer. but i am scared to dry them in dryer. is it safe to dry it in dryer? It takes days together to dry completely if dried in the sun. i really need some help. Does anyone know about this?
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06/07/2003
You can use a piece inexpensive rubber matting, sold for this purpose, under the rug.
First thought is, how are you washing the rug? Putting it into the dryer will help to dry out the rubber ... also storing rubber back rugs in the closet will make the back deteriorate too.
Letting rugs air dry will extend the rugs life!
Syd
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What do you do with rugs that are still very useable, but the backing is coming off? I have tried to remove it by washing, but made the biggest mess in my washroom and all of the backing did not come off. Thanks in advance for any help.
I use them in my garage, but I see somone else already mentioned that. They help get the big stuff off our feet before coming inside. And when the garage door is open they help keep the fuzzies and other things always coming off of the trees in the spring and early summer from getting too far inside. I vaccuum with my old vaccuum that I keep in the garage.
I make pet beds for rescues and an easy way to make some is to collect 'shaggy' rugs like bathroom rugs, cut a piece of sturdy fabric the same size and zig-zag stitch it to the back of the rug. I usually stitch it crosswise and lengthwise to hold it together when washing. You could even put some batting inside if you want it thicker.
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