Best Carpets for Homes with Children or Pets

In this blog entry, the New Jersey carpet repair service team here at Carpetline will describe the best types of carpets for households with small children or pets – a common culprit in carpet staining and damage.

Nylon Carpets

Nylon is a great carpet material for homes with small children. Nylon is durable, easy to clean, and stain resistant – while also being softer than many carpet materials, which makes it ideal for environments in which children will be playing on the floor. Nylon carpets are available in a wide range of styles or colors to match your home’s existing decor. Stains on nylon carpets can be easily blotted away with a wet cloth, or a mix of mild detergent and warm water for worse stains. Nylon carpets can also be effectively vacuumed – as well as efficiently professionally cleaned. Nylon is durable, so nylon carpets can withstand heavy and constant traffic, as well as regular cleaning.

Polyester Carpets

Polyester is also highly durable, easy to clean, and stain resistant, making it an ideal choice for households with pets or children in which spills or accidents can occur. Polyester carpets are easily cleaned with vacuums and spot treatment with a mild detergent. Stains on polyester carpets are better treated by professional carpet cleaning teams who understand the special equipment and techniques necessary to treat serious stains on polyester carpets without causing any damage.

Polypropylene Carpets

Polypropylene carpets are made from special synthetic fibers that are very long-lasting, durable, and easy to clean. Polypropylene carpets are sometimes treated with antimicrobial substances that prevent mold and mildew growth, and are very affordable, making them ideal for households on a budget. They are easy to maintain, and are popular for their low cost and easy maintenance. The best method of keeping polypropylene carpets clean is to have a professional carpet cleaning team treat them every year, or every year and a half. Between professional carpet cleanings, you can vacuum and spot damage the polypropylene carpet on an as-needed basis. Just make sure to use a vacuum with strong suction to prevent damaging the carpet fibers. When spot cleaning the carpet, just make sure to be careful by testing a small inconspicuous area of the carpet to make sure that the cleaner solution will not damage the carpet fibers structurally, or damage the carpet color.