Wasn't sure about an outdoor rug in my area.  Thought I was going to be picking it up to drain and dry it more than I had it on the ground because of our weather, but I am happily surprised.  My rug has been soaked by serious rain fall, and it drains and dries beautifully.  Even my fears about the light colors were unnecessary as it cleans beautifully almost by itself.  I have had things dropped on it, but a simple wipe with a damp cloth is all that I have needed.