The best carpets for pet owners

Owning pets is incredibly common in the UK, in fact over 45% of the country own one! As many owners know however, pets and carpets often don't mix well. From clawing at the material to leaving stains difficult to remove, it's important to choose a carpet that works for your and your home. This is why we've created this handy guide to choosing a great carpet for homes with pets.

Avoid a loop construction -There are many different ways carpets are manufactured, one of the most common being a 'loop' construction. These types of carpets are easily recognisable, its construction consisting of thousands of tiny loops of carpet material. Although this design is renowned for being durable, it can be a painful problem for cat owners, who's pets have a tendency to claw at the loop construction - making their carpet fray. For this reason we would recommend cat owners looking for a pet friendly carpet look toward a Saxony or Twist style construction, such as the brand new Invictus Cassius or Invictus Darius.

If it suits, make it two tone - Pets often malt, they can leave fluff and fur everywhere, and it can be incredibly frustrating for pet owners to find a carpet that always looks great considering this. A two tone colour is great for this situation. Many carpets are constructed using fibres of similar but slightly different colours, meaning dirt and fluff is hidden much easier. There is an array of colours available in this style by many different companies, one of our favourites being the popular Sensation Heathers by established British manufacturer Cormar. This style of carpet will be a lot more effective in hiding inevitable unwanted fluff, while retaining its bleach cleanable and hard wearing properties.

Make it easy to clean - With all the different ways carpets are made comes many ways they can be cleaned. The easiest by a long margin are carpets manufactured using Polypropylene. These carpets are a common find, and are popular due to their durability and the fact they can be cleaned incredibly easily using bleach without staining. They are often stain resistant and most companies provide stain and wear warranties. Pet owners would do well to stay away from carpets that are not easily cleanable such as wool carpets. 

We hope this short guide has given you a little more information on selecting a carpet that works well for you and your pets. There is ultimately a huge variety of choice in how to outfit your home, and by following these suggestions you can be sure that you can make an informed decision. At Carpets And More we strive to make sure you find a carpet or flooring product that you love, and our staff are always happy to assist. If you are looking for a new carpet you can even order up to three free samples easily on our website!