Mainstays Traditional Gray Shag Rug vs Garvee 5x7 Checkered Area Rug

The Garvee is the more practical pick for most rooms: its TPR rubber backing grips the floor, it is machine washable, and its low pile handles foot traffic and pets better than shag. The Mainstays wins if you want a soft, deep shag underfoot in a bedroom or sitting room and don't mind spot cleaning. Owners rate the Garvee slightly higher, but the Mainstays has far more ratings behind its score, so its feedback is broader. Build-wise the Garvee is the tougher, easier-care rug; the Mainstays is the plusher, more decorative one.

• Choose the Mainstays if you want a deep, soft shag in gray for a bedroom or low-traffic living space and prefer spot cleaning over machine washing.
• Choose the Garvee if the rug goes in a busy room, entryway, nursery or kitchen and you want a non-slip backing, washability and a low pile that vacuums easily.