This is a very strong floor pad that I use mostly outside because it protects a cat or dog from the bugs that are in the grass. So they can lay outside easyer with out getting bit from bugs in the grass. You can spray the bed with bug repelant if you want to. I had these pads that I through on my lawn and when I let my animals out they always went to lay on them. These pads will protect there paws from hot concrete or ruff concrete. If you love your pet then you would want it to be comfortable. To wash them you can use a garden hose and spray cleaner like simple green witch is safe for the pet. They are very durable and strong you will have them a long time. You can use them inside as well. They also make a graet scratch pad. The soft material wont hurt your cats nails like cardboard .They are 2 feet by 2 feet square. cost $ 15.00 dollars .