This rug is in our eat in kitchen in front of the french doors leading out to our covered patio where our grill and lounge area resides. This is very high traffic area. This rug handles everything! Ketchup, barbecue sauce, milk spills and cleans up easily with soap and water and regular vacuuming. Looks just like it did on day 1. It is NOT a thick rug!  We put a pad underneath which helped. However, if you're looking for a cushy rug underfoot then this is NOT the rug for you. But it gets an A+ for holding up against a multigenerational family that regularly entertains. It is perfect for spaces that transition from indoor/outdoor.