We have two homes and have an outdoor rug on each front porch. I really like the look and think that they catch more dirt than just a doormat. I keep them swept regularly and then wash them with warm, sudsy water ( using a soft brush). I rinse with a hose and hang them in the sun to dry. Very easy.

How often do you try to wash them?

I was them just once in the summer. They generally look good with just regular sweeping.