Finally moving house!!!

[Tiago]

little kids crawling over it and inhaling all the dust.

That's the biggest point.

[Harrison]

My parents told me that when they were young you were considered rich if you could have carpet in every room, and only poor people had floorboards and a rug. Funny how times change and go full circle.

In the 1970's I remember everything used to get carpet, even the side panel on baths!

I totally agree that wood, tile or laminate flooring is so much healthier than carpet. You can easily sweep or vacuum it every day and know it is completely clean. Carpet can habour loads of insects and dirt, although we do have a carpet cleaner which works really well. I don't think it's safe without carpet on the stairs though.

@Steve. The problem with carpet in the bathroom is water. With tiles it doesn't matter if you get out of the bath or shower and get the floor a bit wet. You can just wipe it up or mop it. With carpet it soaks in then you have to wait for it to the dry. Not very healthy. And not good for the floor underneath.