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How do you take care of a patio rug?

I have a small apartment with small balcony. I like this rug from target http://www.target.com/Bamboo-Outdoor-Patio-Rug-Natural/dp/B0010XIIEQ/sr=1-2/qid=1211412135/ref=sr_1_2/602-9568711-9081408?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1038618&rank=price&rh=k%3Apatio%20rug&page=1
how do I care for it? Or should I not bother all together? I am trying to make my balcony look nice I hate the floor, as it is cement and has cracks. My balcony has an overhang so it would not be directly in the elements.

It says you just wipe it clean with a damp cloth. You may want to consider something like this (not this particular style, but this type of rug)

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Courtyard-Crescent-Chocolate-Natural-Rug-53-x-77/3055653/product.html?

I have one and I just toss it in the bathtub when it gets dirty and rinse with the shower. If you have access to a hose you can use that too.

This is the third summer I’ve had mine and it still looks as good as when it was new. I live near the ocean so it gets very dirty from the salt and sand and more than one bird has made a contribution, but I just sweep the worst off and then wash in the tub.

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