We loved this rug, but after a day or so we noticed that depending on which way the threads in the carpet lay it can make it look like it has dirty spots. We are constantly trying to sweep the threads to one side to help "dirty" looking spots to disappear. It is on the heavier and thicker side which is a positive because it laid flat the first day we got it. It is a good quality rug as long as you don't mind your rug looking stained... We will keep it because we can't return it in the original packaging but I think we will plan to replace it within the year...