This is a very pretty rug. We have animals and a 2.5 year old. I'll probably be cleaning it constantly because of the white (what was I thinking), but so far it has cleaned very easily! The weave is tight enough to ensure a durable rug, and it's soft enough to use indoors. If you're looking for "soft" rugs over durability, this probably isn't for you. We needed something to stand up to heavy use, while still being soft enough to play on. This is exactly what we needed.