This rug is fabulous but we bought it for an outdoor covered patio because it states it is indoor outdoor. Trust me this is not for outdoor. The fibers in this rug or like an indoor carpet rug. Very plush and wonderful but using this outdoors will cause more maintenance. I am extremely upset but it’s so perfect for my setting we are going to try it. It cannot be washed off, it would be as if someone came into your home and walked on your carpet with wet or dirty feet and got your rug wet and dirty. It does not clean up as an outdoor rug should.