Hard Surface Flooring vs Wall to Wall Carpeting

Since it appears many people are replacing their carpets with hard surface flooring, i.e. hardwood, laminate or tile, I would address some of the trade-offs.

I do agree that a hardwood or laminate floor looks awesome.  I also agree that 90% of the allergens and pollutants in a house are found in the carpet. People are concerned about cleanliness and allergies. But let's look at the trade-offs.

A hardwood floor might look awesome and is easier to sanitized but it is:

1. slippery to walk on

2. cold to walk on

3. noisier

4. does not trap dust

5. requires daily sweeping and/or damp mopping

6. costs more to replace

Carpeting, on the other hand:

1. is soft and warm to walk on

2. gives more traction

3. much quieter

4. traps dust and allergens so we don't breathe them

5. can be adequately vacuumed one to three times a week

The US EPA found in a study in 1989 that in fact carpeting is better for people with a minor allergies.  Of course if you have major allergies then removal of the carpet is recommended. it is true that 90% of the pollutants in a house are found in the carpet.  But when you consider that most people will wash their kitchen floor every couple of weeks but will only clean their carpets once every one to two years is not surprising.  Since the carpets act as a air-filter for the house it needs to be cleaned/emptied every six months to one year because of hygienics.

So before you tear up your carpet consider a professional, thorough cleaning.

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