This runner is in a short hallway. The design gives vibrant visual energy to an otherwise dullboring walk way. The rug keeps down the dust as there is a lot of kid traffic to the recreation room. The rug has had a lot of food and drink spills. It is very easy to clean, take it outside and hose it down- let it dry and it is ready to put down again. Great buy and good quality rug. It has maintained its colors and shape.