I love these rugs!  I have the runner, one for the foyer and a small one by the back door.  Like other natural fiber rugs, you do need to trim any loose ends with sissors, on occasion.  I have had these for a long time and I rarely have to do it.  But it is part of owning these types of rugs.  At some point they did get dirty from every day use.  I did have my carpet guy clean them and they turned out great.  Looked like new again!  I am very happy with the three rugs I bought!