I have dogs.  Laminate flooring isn't good for the old guys, sooooo this colorful rug which is surprisingly soft has filled the need. They spend all of their time on it.  It never shows the dirt  and my little green machine cleaned it like new when someone had an accident.  I bought more of these distressed rugs as the prices are right and we are all happier now. A sure thing. It has received tons of traffic and not one problem.