I have three brown Cat's Paw runners and love them. One is in the kitchen in front of my kitchen sink and I've had it for at least 8 years. The wool has held up to multiple spills, dog doo, splashed food and whatever life brings along. I vacuum it frequently, use a spot cleaner as necessary, and have steam cleaned it infrequently. If there are stains on it, they don't show since the design is very forgiving. This rug is just great; it still looks wonderful after all this time and I can't recommend it enough. And of course, this wonderful whimsical design is perfect. My friend has had it in blue and in green and they are lovely too.