I was thrilled with this rug the moment I laid it down in the nursery for our new baby. It was soft and fluffy and stylish. However, within 24-hours, our dog had tinkled on it. I tried several products to remove the smell and stain. None of them worked, and I was heart sick. Then I remembered that the rug was supposedly machine washable. I took it to a local laundromat, and paid [$] to wash it in a commercial washer. Then we hung it to dry. It cleaned up beautifully. Smell and stain removed, and the entire rug looks brand new and in excellent condition. I am excited about having a rug that can be safely washed and thoroughly cleaned periodically.