A beautiful rug can add wonders to your home decor. Maintenance, however, can be a problem. You have to worry about spills and the beating it can take from children and pets, not to mention dealing with allergies. Rugs are virtual magnets for pollen and dust; even the material they’re made out of can cause allergic reactions.
Luckily, there is a great solution for all of these issues: cowhide rugs.
Is it Humane?
You might wonder if it’s inhumane to use cow skin, which is understandable. Keep in mind that these rugs are made out of skin that comes from meat processing plants. For the meat plant, it’s waste material; for the homeowner, it’s a viable alternative to a normal rug. Considering that you’re using something that would otherwise be thrown away, you’re actually cutting down on waste.
How Does It Look In Your Home?
A cowhide rug can be a beautiful addition to your home, especially if you’re into that quaint, rustic, old-fashioned look. It comes in a variety of colors, the most popular being white and brown. Cowhide is also extremely versatile; you can hang it from your wall or throw it over your furniture.
Child-Proof and Pet-Proof
If you have children and/or pets, you’re no stranger to spills and torn furniture. You won’t have to worry about that with a cowhide rug. Remember that this is made from material designed by nature to keep a large animal protected from the worst life has to offer. It doesn’t soak in, and hold stains the way that normal rugs do, so it can take a massive beating without losing any of its durability.
Hypoallergenic
Allergy season can be a nightmare for rug owners, and it usually involves multiple mass cleaning projects to rid the house of pollen and dust. Even if you clean your rug thoroughly, there’s still a chance that you or a family member might be allergic to the rug fabric. With a cowhide rug, your rug-related allergies woes will go out the window. You’re probably not allergic to cows, and though it collects a normal amount of dust like any household object, it doesn’t trap pollen and dust the way your average rug would. If you take it outside and give it a few good shakes, it’ll be dust-free.
There’s no question that a cowhide rug is the best choice for a family seeking hypoallergenic solutions to their home decor. What are your thoughts? Have you had any experience with cowhide rugs? Post your thoughts in our comment section!