Survey reveals top five carpet regrets

A Which? survey asked over 6,000 carpet owners about their carpet-related regrets. The top five regrets are:

1. Wearing shoes when walking on carpets

Coming in from outside and walking on carpets without removing shoes, especially in wet weather, is liable to make the carpet dirty. Many households easily solve this issue by only walking on carpets wearing socks, slippers or barefoot.

2. Choosing a light colour

A bright, light-coloured carpet may look good, but in busy households with young children, it could easily stain. Around 13% of those who replied to the Which? survey regretted that they had not chosen a darker carpet.

3. Buying the wrong type of carpet

An expensive wool carpet adds to the feel of luxury to a room, but some people with busy households regret buying a luxury carpet when it starts looking dirty. However, this is not a problem if the carpet is regularly cleaned.

4. Installing inferior-quality underlay

A decent-quality underlay adds a cushion effect to a carpet and can make it last longer.

5. Choosing the wrong carpets for pets

Not all carpets are ideal for pets. Dog claws can snag some carpets. Households can choose scratch-, damage- and water-resistant carpets if pets are in the household.

Carpets in Chester, North Wales and Wrexham homes are a practical choice for flooring if they are well maintained. To avoid carpet regrets, people can a local carpet retailer and fitter for advice on the most suitable carpet styles, materials, and colours for their homes.