But dark isn t the best option either.
Carpet traffic wear.
You ll see these worn and dingy looking areas where the carpet meets the kitchen floor going down the hall around the couch in front of grandpa s favorite recliner.
Look for it and you ll see it to some degree in most carpeted homes.
Carpet wear is visible in several forms such as matted carpet and or dingy or discolored carpeting in specific areas.
These traffic lanes that appear are a result of the dirt particles as much as any structural damage to the carpet.
For that reason marbled carpets are best in high traffic areas.
It can make light crumbs more visible and can require frequent care to keep it free of lint and debris.
Root causes of carpet wear.
Here is how proper care helps your carpet look great and actually extends its life span.
Wherever the carpet gets heavy foot traffic.
Light carpeting shows the wear and tear of dirt and spills more than darker alternatives.
Over time high traffic on sections of your home carpet will cause visible wear.
Vacuum high traffic areas daily if possible to remove dirt and lift carpet fibers back up as constant wear and tear from family and guests walking and tracking dirt onto these areas can cause.