I'm a mermaid fanatic, so this rug makes perfect sense. I'm using it as a welcome may, which is not really designed for, but I'm taking the risk. The directions that came with it say it's easy to clean and you can get it wet to wash it. The colors are beautiful, and the material is very soft. I actually sat on it and ate breakfast, and I was comfortable. I love the detailing of the scales. I bought a version that is wider than it is tall, so there's extra ocean to the left.