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More and more interest is being shown in carpeting for the kitchen area of the home. More and more questions are being asked, “Is carpeting practical for the kitchen area?”
We have to admit it does have certain advantages; some which are readily apparent and some not so apparent. Some of the advantages are: it’s warm and inviting. There is less breakage, if dishes and glassware hit it. There is no need of mopping, waxing and polishing floors. Carpet keeps the heat in and the drafts out and carpet mutes the kitchen clatter and clang.
However, it also has its disadvantages. One is its cleanability. Obviously carpets used in the kitchen must resist soil, not show soil easily, and/or be easy to clean. Wear qualities are important too. The fibers which have been found to be most satisfactory for kitchen use have been polypropylene olefin, nylon and the acrilics.
Salespeople and manufacturers will have you believe that it is easier to care for a carpeted floor than to mop and wax a hardsurface floor. This depends on the family situation: are there small children and are there going to be a lot of spills, also, do activities other than normal preparation and consumption of food go on in this area? Each person must weigh the pros and cons and make her own decision. It means that we, as consumers, have a responsibility to learn a new way of doing things. It is different. Daily vacuuming will certainly be a must (perhaps more often if it is a busy kitchen). Spills should be wiped up as quickly as possible. Even though
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