Carpeting Options If You Have Kids

Having children is a blessing, but the little ones also come with a whole set of unique challenges and concerns. Whether you are choosing flooring in Columbus or anywhere in the country, children in the home have to be a consideration when picking your next flooring material. Carpet isn’t known for being the flooring option with the most longevity, but it has many benefits, especially for a home with children. Here are a few things to consider when making your choice.

1.     Durability: First you’ll want to make sure you find a durable stain-resistant carpet. It’s probably best to avoid carpeting with a looped pile if you have children or pets, as pets’ claws can snag and children may pull on the loops. Some of the materials that are available in carpeting are nylon and polyester. Nylon is a very durable fabric, while polyester is a great choice for stain resistance.

2.     Price: Although you don’t want to be ripping up your floors every few months, you also don’t want to go with the most pricy option while there are children still in the house, for obvious reasons. Depending on what your tolerance for stains is, one option is to pick a lower-priced carpet and simply replace it when you feel it has gotten too ratty. If you decide to go for a more expensive carpet, you can always keep a good stain cleaner on hand.

3.     Safety and Comfort:  You’ll want to look into what Columbus carpet services are being offered. You want to make sure that your Columbus carpet installation is done properly so that there are no snags or areas that could be dangerous to a child. Consider a good padding under the carpet, because that will feel better under foot and for a child playing on the floor, as inevitable falls occur. One other safety factor to remember is the kind of products that the particular carpet has been treated with. These days most products are pretty safe, but it always pays to do a little investigating to make sure that nothing too hazardous to your family’s health has been used to treat the carpet.

4.     Cleaning: Invest in a good carpet cleaner and realize that accidents are going to happen! There are some great products out there for all kinds of stains that really work. You may have to experiment to find the best product for the particular stain, but it can be done.