I don't write reviews, but I do read quite a few of them! This rug is everything I had hoped for (and I have looked at a lot of rugs!) It is soft underfoot, lays beautifully under our kitchen table and chairs and brings some nice, subtle color to the kitchen. I have not washed it yet, but do not anticipate any issues. I have six cats, and well, cats can be cats, but so far, all spills and barfing accidents have cleaned up very easily and completely. Ohe thing to note...do not use your roller brush when you vacuum. I have a rubber broom (I think it is called a Dutch broom), and it cleans the rug beautifully just by sweeping in. No need to vacuum!  The colors are subtle with tones that are more on the gray side and pretty true to the picture online. I am very pleased with this rug and will be on the lookout for more like it for other areas of the house.