Do you have a special needs dog with incontinence issues and slippery floors... well, this item MAY be for you.
CarpetSaver floor covering
While searching for a no-slip solution for our kitchen floors for our 14 year old spine issue, incontinence challenged mess of a Siberian Husky (Sam), I came upon this company.
They were saying all of the right things: affordable, cut it to whatever size and shape you want with scissors, machine washable, non-slip, comfy, pets love it, no slipping, no adhesive, no nothing but put it down and there will be harmony and peace in your home (ok, I added that last part in).
I ordered a few feet of the 30 inch variety and then paced until it arrived, which didn't take long.
I was immediately concerned because it felt like an empty box, but there it was when I opened it. Very light! It's a very light microfiber with a sorta foamy underside to it. From what their site says, the foamy backing creates a static bond with the floor and keeps it from moving around.
Ok, so I cut it to fit in the kitchen and then shuffled my feet to see if it moves. It looks so flimsy, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it stuck like glue to the floor.
Ok, so then I retrieved the brokeback dog and forced him to walk on it. I was concerned that it was so thin that he couldn't get traction on it or feel slippery to him.
Nope, he trotted on it to get to his bowl (that had a goody in it for a reward). Sam had no problem navigating on the carpet saver. He turned around on it, stomped on it, sauntered over it and it didn't move.
This stuff is fabulous for dogs in general, dogs with special needs that need a little something to keep them from slipping... but now the downside.
The Web site says it is absorbent. Yes it is... but it isn't going to keep accidents from soaking into your floors. We found that out almost immediately after the test when Sam had an accident on it. Soaks right through. Sigh.
Good news is, they are machine washable! DON'T use fabric softener in the wash cycle. Remember, the little foamy lining keeps it stuck to the floor, so you'll defeat its magical powers if you use fabric softener. DON'T use dryer sheets. Once again, you'll thwart its magical powers. But you can dry it on a low setting, or just hang it up to dry (doesn't take very long, but if your definition of long is a day, then it takes long).
So, this is a HUGE HIGHLY recommend for people with special needs dogs (or just any dog) who need a no-slip floor cover for slippery floors. They would be great to give your dogs a firm footing, but probably cut down on tracking in dirt and mud, with the added bonus of being able to toss it in the washer and quickly wash and dry.
For dog owners that have incontinence issues, it would still be a great thing to have if used in conjunction with the EZWhelp Washable Welping Pads. Most incontinence or whelping pads have a backing that won't allow the fluids to leak through, but that also makes them slippery. The EZWhelp pads have a backing that would be slippery on slick floors, but don't slide around when you put them on top of the CarpetSaver covers. Instead of buying expensive rugs or runners that may be washable, but weigh a ton, take forever to dry, you can just use the CarpetSaver and the EZWhelp pads and throw them all in the washer and dryer at the same time if anything leaks through or they miss the pee pad.
Update: And, the owner of the company reached out to me and thanked me for my review. His father created the product in the 80's. Andy has a senior Lab, and is fostering an emaciated Pit Bill for his local shelter, so they're really nice people, use their own product to help their pets get around without slipping and they make a great product!
Lightweight, simple, easy to cut if needed, machine washable and dry, we give the CarpetSaver 4 paws!
3 comments:
this is great absorbant and will be of great help in cleaning the kitchen.
I purchased two 6x10' pieces after getting new puppy and having hard floors. the items came and I found them inadequate for the job: she still slipped and they were thinner and cheaper feeling than expected. I wanted to return. The company gave me a hard time, asking question after question. I finally just took the items to the post office and sent back, at a cost of $43. (Items were $60, plus $10 shipping) I received notice Carpet Saver would refund me just $32 of the $60 items.I called to ask why and the company said it's in the "refund policy." Never have I had such a disappointing time w/ an online purchase, this leaving me out a whopping $81. Therefore, I post this review to warn others: don't buy unless you are dead-set on keeping items. The refund policy is terrible. Live and Learn!
Owner of the company here.
We are sorry for any disappointment.
We went to great lengths to fully depict the product on our website. Pros and cons. Possibly more than any product out there. Unfortunately, not everyone reads the details or watches the video. We are too small to have a broad, costly return policy like some huge companies. That is why EVERYTHING you could want to know shy of trying it, is on the site in full view.
There are scores and scores of positive and often glowing reviews on the website, taken straight from customer emails. And as with anything, not everyone will be happy. We do our BEST! Free samples are offered and mailed readily. And we offer remnant discounts ... short runs for a field test before going all in. Again, I'm sorry for the few folks who were not pleased. Now in our 31st year, it has been in numerous national home catalogs as well as marine and RV. It was on QVC for about 5 shows and they gave out our contact information to their valued clients who called for more, during the years that followed the shows. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions and look forward to hearing from you.
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