1. If cleaning and durability are your primary concerns, select heavy duty, low-pile carpets which don’t show wear and tear as fast and last longer.

2. If your room receives a great deal of sunlight during the day, avoid dark-colored carpet or wool carpeting which typically fades faster than neutral carpets.

3. Always invest in good padding. Superior padding provides extra support that can make a lower-priced carpet feel more comfortable and increases the life span of any carpet type.

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