After reading reviews, I decided to purchase this rug several months ago. First I was dissapointed that it is jute not sisal. So fine, I thought, I can live with that since the price was right for such a big rug and it looked pretty good when received. OK... since then, my daughter spilled WATER on it and it left a huge stain. Not to mention, my dog was sick, so I cleaned up (with water only...no chemicals) and again a huge stain. Now I have 2 huge stains on it. If you have pets or kids or just want to have a life around a rug...this is not the one for you. My Mom has had several sisal rugs in her home, with 3 grandkids, 2 cats and a dog....every stain comes up with baking soda and water. This is what made me buy this rug...I assumed it would clean up well (we don't even eat in the living room and we don't wear shoes in the house)....I was terribly wrong and terribly dissapointed. Figured it would be too expensive to return....so I never even bothered. Might put this thing in the basement.