stricklybojack
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We have moved in with my mother as she is now 88 and in need of daily assistance.
She lives in a modern style 40+ year old custom built home here in sunny Southern California, designed by my father...a floor covering salesman by trade!
Any who, the original carpet was a shag of varying hues of gold nylon. For over 25 years, post kids, it has been a medium pile white/beige shag. The carpet currently sports huge spots from grand kid spills, and a grey tint from brush fire ash, years ago, that permeated the house. But forget any (more) professional cleaning as it literally has holes sun burned through MANY SQUARE feet of carpet area, and rot from soon-to-be-repaired water damage that was hidden for many years.
Phew! So the need is ample as the current rug is truly past due for replacement. We have waited until our kids were through the worst stain prone years; and we were living here full time to get it done without upsetting our usually hectic vacation visits.
We have kids of 5 and 7 years in age, high traffic areas are carpeted, stairs, hallways etc. But we all remove our shoes before entering. Our 'green/granola' leanings would say wool, but we accept that the best value will likely be a nylon variant. Home Depot has a economically priced wool for instance, but I was not impressed when I saw it in person.
Any and all thoughts regarding manufacturers and retailers would be most welcome.
Before and after pics will be posted showcasing all participating upright and canister vacuums that may be about. Thanks in advance for any info or advice provided.
We have moved in with my mother as she is now 88 and in need of daily assistance.
She lives in a modern style 40+ year old custom built home here in sunny Southern California, designed by my father...a floor covering salesman by trade!
Any who, the original carpet was a shag of varying hues of gold nylon. For over 25 years, post kids, it has been a medium pile white/beige shag. The carpet currently sports huge spots from grand kid spills, and a grey tint from brush fire ash, years ago, that permeated the house. But forget any (more) professional cleaning as it literally has holes sun burned through MANY SQUARE feet of carpet area, and rot from soon-to-be-repaired water damage that was hidden for many years.
Phew! So the need is ample as the current rug is truly past due for replacement. We have waited until our kids were through the worst stain prone years; and we were living here full time to get it done without upsetting our usually hectic vacation visits.
We have kids of 5 and 7 years in age, high traffic areas are carpeted, stairs, hallways etc. But we all remove our shoes before entering. Our 'green/granola' leanings would say wool, but we accept that the best value will likely be a nylon variant. Home Depot has a economically priced wool for instance, but I was not impressed when I saw it in person.
Any and all thoughts regarding manufacturers and retailers would be most welcome.
Before and after pics will be posted showcasing all participating upright and canister vacuums that may be about. Thanks in advance for any info or advice provided.
