I find regular plastic desk chair mats to be clunky, difficult to move, and really just not pleasing to the eye (if you care about that sort of thing.) I love this mat because it’s lightweight yet sitting at my desk for hours on end does not leave chair impressions in the mat. It cleans easily with a vacuum. I haven’t had the need, but the material feels like it would clean up just fine if something were spilled on it. My chair moves easily on the mat. Bonus It’s stylish and adds to the decor.