Installing carpet can make your home feel warmer while helping reduce noise when people walk around. But after years of being exposed to foot traffic, the floor can begin to look dingy. If you’re not sure whether to replace the current investment, below are a few signs you should. 

3 Signs You Need New Carpeting at Home

1. Matting

You shouldn’t be able to see the route people tend to walk. Fibers in highly trafficked areas will appear matted, frayed, and embedded closer to the subfloor than the rest of the carpet. If the pile isn’t as plush as it should be in several areas, replace the flooring. 

2. Staining

A severely stained carpet can make an entire room look dirty and smaller. The collection of spots might stem from many sources, such as tea, wine, and coffee. If you’ve used spot treatment products, the residue left behind might have attracted debris to cause stains to resurface. In this case, replacing the entire installation is best. 

3. Odors

Odors wafting through the house can be a source of embarrassment and discomfort, and the carpet could be the source. The lingering smell could be from mold spores embedded in the carpet or proteins left after cleaning up pet urine and feces. The grime might even have seeped down to the padding, which could be another reason why the smells won’t go away. To deodorize your home, install new carpeting.

If you’re in the market for a new carpet, you’ll be impressed with the selection at Lahaina Carpet and Interiors. Serving clients throughout Maui for over 50 years, the company carries flooring, window treatments, and other home furnishings. To inquire about the inventory, call (808) 661-4268. Find special promotions online and interior design tips on Facebook.