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3 Practical Reasons Why You Should Have a Carpet in Your Home

Carpet is one of the practical options for flooring available. From durable commercial types to luxurious shag, there is something for everyone. Plus, as posted in The Wow Style, carpets can last longer if properly handled. If you plan to install new flooring in your home, there are some significant benefits on why you should consider a carpet, as posted below.

Gives Comfort

dog on carpetMost importantly, almost everyone chooses the carpet for comfort. That’s why homes with wooden floors often have carpet in the bedrooms. Not only does it sound better for your feet, but it’s not as taxing on your joints. It’s much easier to endure long periods on the carpet without damaging your feet – and you can sit or lie on the floor if you want to. You can further improve the comfort of the carpet by purchasing thicker padding.

Provides a Healthy Space

carpetCarpet serves as a natural filter by collecting dust and fur and trapping allergens. With shingles and hardwoods, this fine dust will get into your vents, supply air, and elsewhere. The dust will likely accumulate in the corner of your property and be carried into the air when someone walks by. The carpet traps dust, dirt, and dust so that it can be vacuumed up over the long term. By reducing air pollutants, carpet improves air quality and promotes healthy spaces in your home.

Of course, you still are going to need a professional cleaning every once in a while, because this dust can get ground into the carpet’s fibers and even penetrate down to the carpet padding.

Dampens Sound

There’s a reason why carpet is installed in many homes. Carpet significantly dampens sound. This is very essential if you have a second floor, but it could be very important for any location – especially if you have an entertainment system. The carpet will significantly diffuse noise in one area so that it doesn’t get into other rooms. And if you have pets or children, it will drown out the sound of them running around and having fun! In addition to dampening live falls, you can cover your carpet with a thicker rug to further dampen sounds.