Hi there, We live in NY - have a balcony (live in an apartment) and this summer got a nice outdoor rug. I am worried about leaving it out all winter. It wasn't super cheap, and we love it and want to use it for summers yet to come. I looked on Amazon for a "rug bag" to roll it up and zip it into (like the patio furniture bags) but couldn't find one. Please give suggestions, thanks!

We keep the large living room rug throughout the year. Other smaller rugs, runners are rolled up and stored away during the hot summers in los angeles. I like the feeling of cold floors under my bare feet. We also use this switch to air out the oriental rugs, dust them, sun them and put them away. Aesthetically, I like to change the look of our rooms from winter(cozy) to summer (cool).

The Waterhog rugs look perfect! They're exactly what I need. Thanks so much to all who have responded. From the web site, it appears their backing is safe for hardwood and does not allow water to penetrate. They can be ordered in many sizes, and they are nice looking. Wish I would have thought about this issue sooner. Hopefully we'll have one before the next big storm. :o) Patches, we bought a couple boot trays today, so that will help also. I'm always so glad when winter comes because it marks the end of grass stain season at my house, but it also brings its own issues. It sure is a beautiful winter wonderland out there. I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, warm and cozy inside. Jan

I have 2 outdoor rugs. One in PA and one in FL. neither one was expensive. I just bought cheap ones off I believe eBay b/c I didn't want to spend a fortune when I wasn't sure it would hold up. The rug in FL is out from Nov-April when we're here. It has held up amazingly. I'm shocked. It is in a screened in lanai and covered, but it also is exposed to lots of salt water from the dogs getting out of the pool and rolling around on it and to dirt from their paws. It has stayed beautifully clean and in great shape going on year 3. The rug in PA is out from April-Oct. It has also held up well but it's only going on a year. It's also in a covered screened in area. Neither rug is flipped back to sweep. We have lots of plants so leaves fall on it. They are picked up by a broom and dust pan if there's lots of them or a shop vac if there aren't a ton. The housekeeper does a regular vacuum with a Dyson maybe once every two weeks. No creepy crawlies have ever been under my rugs nor have leaves gotten in nor is there any mildew. I would not power wash either rug as I don't see a reason too and I would be concerned about damage. When not in use, the rugs roll up and are stored in a basement (PA) or in a closet (FL).