Anyone using a sisal rug? Bamboo ‘rug’?

I have found one that I really like but I have been told that they are not easy to clean and not really good for high traffic areas. Also I like the bamboo rugs but I am not certain about those for the same reasons. Any of you have any experience on these?

Yes I’ve used sisal and it is difficult to keep clean. Spills are difficult to clean up because they get into the weave and go straight through to the flooring below. Further, even vacuuming doesn’t always get the grit that falls below the weave to the flooring underneath. It does not do well with moisture or applications where there is the potential for water to get on it as it molds/mildews easily. There is however, an all weather “faux” sisal (I got a wonderful area rug 5×8′ that I use outside on my patio). It can be hosed off, is impervious to mold/mildew, wears better than sisal, it is less expensive than genuine sisal and is easier on the feet than sisal. I put a fabric border on my faux sisal rug with hot glue and it has been out there for 2 years looking like the day I purchased it. I got mine at chez Target Botique and they now carry ones with assorted fabric borders as well as without.

SISAL RUGS, THE NATURAL PLANT FIBER RUGS

Natural Fibers Sisal Herringbone Area Rug 9′ x 12′ Black Simple Living $289.99

Natural Fibers Sisal Herringbone Area Rug 5′ x 8′ Black Simple Living $119.99

Area Rug Black 4′ x 6′ Natural Fibers Sisal Carpet $89.99

Natural Fibers Sisal Herringbone Area Rug 8′ x 10′ Brown Simple Living $229.99

Natural Fibers Sisal Herringbone Area Rug 8′ x 10′ Beige Simple Living $229.99

Natural Fibers Sisal Herringbone Area Rug 8′ x 10′ Black Simple Living $229.99

Wilton 3×5 Ivory 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $35.95

Wilton 4×6 Ivory 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $53.95

NATURAL SISAL AREA RUG 2X3 $19.99

NATURAL SISAL AREA RUG 2X3 $19.99

NATURAL SISAL AREA RUG 2X3 $19.99

NATURAL SISAL AREA RUG 2X3 $19.99

NATURAL SISAL AREA RUG 2X3 $19.99

NATURAL SISAL AREA RUG 2X3 $19.99

NATURAL SISAL AREA RUG 2X3 $19.99

NATURAL SISAL AREA RUG 2X3 $19.99

Westpoint 4×6 Burgundy 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $67.45

Westpoint 2.5×9 Burgundy 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $67.45

Tribeca 2.5×9 Tan 100% Sisal Area Rugs Carpet New $71.95

Madison 4×6 Tan 100% Natural Sisal Area Rugs New $77.35

Stanford 4×6 Natural 100% Sisal Area Rugs Carpet New $77.35

Spectrum 4×6 Brown 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug New $98.05

Empire 2.5 x 9 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $115.95

Dynasty 4×6 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $104.35

Dynasty 2.6×9 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $104.35

Empire 3×5 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $79.95

Empire 4×6 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $115.95

Empire 5×8 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $185.95

Empire 6×9 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $239.95

Empire 8×10 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $379.95

Empire 9×12 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $499.95

Elements 9×12 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $499.95

Elements 8×10 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $379.95

Elements 6×9 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $239.95

Elements 5×8 100% Natural Sisal Area Rug Carpet New $189.95

Asian Hand-woven Beige Sisal Natural Fiber Rug (2’6 x 4′) $28.04 Update your home decor with an exotic sisal area rug. With natural fibers, this area rug is hand-woven with a geometric pattern in a beige hue.

Asian Hand-woven Beige/ Brown Sisal Natural Fiber Rug (2’6 x 4′) $30.17 Update your home decor with an exotic sisal area rug. With natural fibers, this area rug is hand-woven with a geometric pattern in a beige and brown hues.