When the carpets in your home are starting to look a little worse for wear, your first reaction could be to head off to the carpet shop with the intention of finding new replacements. However, before you make this move, you should stop and think about whether carpets really are the best choice for your home.

Carpets may have been an integral part of many a home for a long time, although this was generally because there were few other options. Nowadays though, there are plenty of options- with one of the best being hardwood flooring.

The condition of carpets in frequently used rooms and in busy areas of the home can deteriorate very quickly, and it can be very difficult to prevent these carpets from sustaining marks. On the other hand though, quality hardwood flooring is far more resistant to staining.

Other than vacuuming on a regular basis, it can be very difficult to keep the carpets in your home clean by yourself, and regular professional assistance is often required. Again, this isn’t the case with hardwood flooring.

So, before you start to think about investing in yet more carpets, take a look at hardwood flooring- your mind will change very quickly.