I bought this rug for my kitchen, thinking it would be easy to clean any spills or messes. Within a few months, we have had a few minor spills, and this rug has proven more difficult to clean than I thought. It doesnt clean as well as my other outdoor rugs - the fabric is different. I still love the look of the rug and am contemplating getting a second for another part of our kitchen because we love the colors and stripes. But, I see us having to replace this rug in a few years as it will probably start looking ratty and dirty.