I've had this rug for almost a year, and seeing it hold up over time has been great. We've spilled food and drinks on it and it easily cleans up with carpet cleaner. We also have a dog who tracks in who-knows-what, and the rug is easily swept with a vacuum. The rug has broken down a bit over time to become more flat, so I always make sure to set my vacuum on the floor setting in order to get all the ground in dirt and debris up. One of the high-traffic areas has become slightly discolored, but that's just from natural wear-and-tear; it has nothing to do with the rug itself. One of the edges has frayed a bit, and that is NOT in a high traffic area. Overall, the area rug was a great purchase!