This runner is THIRSTY! The back entryway gets a lot of traffic between people and dogs galore! The property owners needed a runner that was attractive as well as serviceable to handle the heavy traffic of their professional dog training business. This definitely fits the need. The best part is its easily cleaned. Just take it outside and rinse it off with the hose! I recommend purchasing two so while one is drying out in the sun, the other can be inside the mudroom entryway doing its job!