At first, I was excited about these rugs; however, upon receipt I wasn't as excited because they had some piling and long threads. I contemplated sending them back but held off in hopes they would grow on me. I washed them the first time, and they cleaned up well, so I was relieved. However, I washed them a second time yesterday, after rereading the wash/care instructions to be diligent, and my fear came true....the black bled onto the white, and now I have black and light blue rugs. UGH! I don't mind to pay for good rugs, but I would have been better off shopping at Target than purchasing these. Last, the reason why I gave it two stars is because they are still useable, but merely hideous looking