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Lovewag blog: Washable pet mat tips & guides

Cleaner floors, happier pets

How-to guides and honest comparisons from the Lovewag team on feeding spots, litter boxes, crates, sofas and floors. Plus the care routine that keeps a washable mat looking new.

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Washable pet mat guides & comparisons

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Two dogs resting on a Lovewag mat draped over a white sofa Featured

Comparison

Waterproof couch cover vs washable pet mat

Fitted covers wrap the whole sofa. Washable mats guard the spot your dog actually claims. Here is how the two compare on leaks, coverage, grip, laundry day and the look of your living room.

Natalie YounOct 24, 2026

A Blue Hazel Lovewag mat on the floor of a bright dining room Featured

Comparison

Lovewag vs Ruggable for pet owners

Ruggable makes washable area rugs. Lovewag makes waterproof washable mats for the spots pets mess up most. Here is how they compare on leaks, washing, grip, sizes, looks and price, so you can pick the right one for each room.

Natalie YounOct 22, 2026

A small white dog lying on a Rustic Terracotta Lovewag mat with its toys

How-To

How to wash a dog bed

A dog bed collects hair, coat oils and whatever came home on the paws. Here is how to wash the bed, the blankets and the mats around it, one label at a time.

Natalie YounNov 05, 2026

A cat climbing into a litter box on a Blue Hazel Lovewag mat

How-To

How to stop cat litter tracking

Litter on your socks usually starts in one place: the edge of the box. Here is how to find that spot, catch the grains and keep the rest of the floor clear.

Natalie YounNov 03, 2026

A soft-sided pet crate set on a Bohemian Jewel Lovewag mat

How-To

How to make a dog crate comfortable

Comfort comes down to four things: size, a soft layer, a calm spot and a dry floor. Here is how to get each one right.

Natalie YounNov 01, 2026

A cat sitting in a litter box set on a Rustic Terracotta Lovewag mat

Comparison

Honeycomb vs fabric cat litter mats

A honeycomb mat traps litter in its holes. A fabric mat sits under the whole box and goes in the washer. Here is how the two compare on litter, leaks, cleaning, comfort, looks and grip.

Natalie YounOct 30, 2026

A Marmalade Sunshine Lovewag mat with one corner folded back to show its black backing

Comparison

Waterproof vs water-resistant pet mats

Water-resistant slows a spill down. Waterproof is meant to stop it. Here is how the two labels compare for accidents, water bowls, muddy paws and the wash, so you can read any mat's claim before you buy.

Natalie YounOct 28, 2026

Food and water bowls on a colorful Lovewag mat by a kitchen cabinet

How-To

How to set up a dog feeding station

Every bowl has a splash zone. Here is how to pick the spot, size the mat and store the food so the mess stays in one washable place.

Natalie YounOct 26, 2026

A Caramel Creme Lovewag mat on a kitchen floor by a sliding door

Comparison

Pet-friendly flooring vs washable floor mats

New floors protect every room, but they cost a remodel. A washable mat guards the spots your dog uses most, for far less, and it moves with you.

Natalie YounOct 20, 2026