Findosom Jute Washable Runner Rug vs Ruggable Jaque Checkered Runner

The Findosom is the safer pick for a covered porch, entryway or kitchen where a low, non-slip runner has to shrug off mud, pets and door swing. The Ruggable Jaque Checkered Runner is the better buy if you want a checkered pattern and a two-piece system you can pull up and machine wash. Owners of the Findosom call it sturdy, flat-lying and genuinely non-skid, though some say the color looks flat; Ruggable's washable cover-and-pad design is widely praised for cleaning but the pad adds a step and a thicker edge.

• Choose the Findosom if you want a low-pile, non-slip runner that works indoors or on a covered patio and can be hosed, swept or vacuumed.
• Choose the Ruggable if you want a checkered chenille runner with a removable cover you can machine wash.