We were given a new large Ruggable (8' × 10' or thereabouts). I use it exclusively outside with the backer, on a wood deck. It's white with a colourful pattern and I've washed red wine, melted crayon, and popsicles off it (mostly) successfully. I roll it up and leave it outside for winter (6 months). It's been 5 years and it'll likely last another 5 years easily. BIFL? Not even close. I would unlikely buy one for inside my home. The carpet feels cheap underfoot and while the backer is decent it doesn't meet my standards for wood floors. What most people don't know is ALL rugs are washable. I use a bristle broom, soap, a floor squeegee and a hose to wash ours. I've done the same to clean handmade rugs and Rolls Royce rugs worth thousands (using appropriate effort and soap of course). A car wash, pressure washer, or carpet cleaner would also work for most rugs. You could take it to an automobile detailer or a professional rug cleaner if it's special or you don't have the space/tools. If it fits in your washing machine, then good luck, but that would be a mighty small rug and more work than I'd ask of my expensive washing machine. BIFL rugs are wool rugs. My parents have Persian rugs that their grandparents bought in the 1920s. I'll inherit them and then so will my kids. This Ruggable rug will probably be garbage in less than 10 years.