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Pet-resistant carpet There's no need to shy away from carpet, according to Janz. "Carpet is still one of our biggest sellers," she says. "People are still buying and wanting carpet, especially for bedrooms. While it's natural to stray away from carpet when you have pets, there are new technologies that cater to pet owners." Such technologies include Pet Perfect by Stainmaster and PetGuard by Nyluxe. Carpets with these technologies safeguard against odour and stains, while making it easier to vacuum up pet hair. "They actually repel pet hair," Janz says. "The hair is easily vacuumed up, instead of clinging to the carpet fibres." There's a huge variety of carpet styles with these technologies built in, so you don't have to worry about being limited in choice simply because you want a pet- friendly option. TREAD CAREFULLY — Cont'd from page 123 POH "They come in all sorts of patterns and plushness," Janz says. They also come at varying price points — from good to better to best. But if you don't want to invest in carpet that's made specifically for pet owners, Janz says you can always choose a carpet underlay with a moisture barrier. "That way, if there's an accident, it won't soak all the way through." Try it out Samples can make it easier to visualize the kind of carpet or flooring you want in your home. Janz suggests visiting a showroom to see the options available, and taking a few samples home to see what you like best. Not to worry, COVID-19 protocols are always followed, even with samples. "Hard-surface samples are sanitized and soft-surface samples are left for 72 hours before they are sent out again," says Janz. "We're also doing more appointment- based meetings and following all protocols, to make sure our customers are safe." ACCIDENTS HAPPEN DEALING WITH A PET MESS? MIX ½ CUP OF VINEGAR WITH TWO CUPS OF WATER, ONE TABLESPOON OF DISH DETERGENT AND 1 TABLESPOON OF SALT. APPLY TO THE STAINED AREA WITH A SPONGE OR WASHCLOTH. BLOT WITH A DRY TOWEL AND REPEAT IF NECESSARY. SAMPLES CAN MAKE IT EASIER TO VISUALIZE THE KIND OF CARPET OR FLOORING YOU WANT IN YOUR HOME. 124 Parade of Homes SPRING 2022