Using this rug is easy! Just place it wherever you want in your home, whether it's in the living room, bedroom, or hallway. Remember to use an anti - slip pad like Rugstop under the rug to keep it in place and prevent accidents. For cleaning, it's quite simple. You can easily clean it as it has an easy - clean feature. If there are any stains, just follow normal cleaning procedures. Since it's kid and pet friendly, you don't have to worry too much about little messes. As for maintenance, keep it away from sharp objects to avoid any damage. Also, due to possible monitor color differences, don't be surprised if the actual rug color is a bit different from what you see on the screen. We've done our best to show you the accurate colors.