2010-02-05

Choosing a patterned carpet can help to disguise mess made by children and pets in busy homes.

Mother of seven and author of two home makeover books Hannah Keeley said in a post for Ezine Articles that, as floors naturally attract dirt, selecting the right type of floor covering could camouflage mess in the home.

She said: "If you get the opportunity to choose carpeting, I would highly recommend picking out a shade that resembles something your son would track in off the football field."

Choosing a carpet with a pattern through it rather than just as a border can help as it gives more chance of hiding stains than a plain one.

A carpet can also be a good choice for a home with children as it is hygienic.

Carpets collect dust and allergens that can later be vacuumed up rather than released into the air for people to breathe in.

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