I regret not listening to the reviews I read about the odor.  This rug is foul!  If you use it outside I'm sure it'll be ok.  But I bought it for my mudroom, and it makes my whole house smell.  I even tried to air it out for a week outside, but it still smells quite a bit.  I need to return it.  I'm giving it 2 stars since it could be good outside, but it shouldn't be described as an indoor rug.