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How to choose a good carpet
Your first consideration should be about how much " traffic " you are going to have on the carpet.
If you plan to put a carpet in the bedroom, then it won't have as much " traffic " as a carpet in the living room.
Think of stain resistance.
This is something to think about with any carpet, especially carpets that are going to be used in a dining room or play room area where there will be a steady stream of food or possibilities for spills. Inquire about the rating of the carpet.