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  For sure, each type has its drawbacks, and at the end of the day it’s all just personal preference
context: Awww I love this! Unpopular opinion, yes, but you make excellent points. Carpet can feel super cozy and nice. I just prefer hardwood or vinyl floors, but your opinion is very valid and well thought-out. >
  
  Yeah, they’ve all got their strengths. I would personally rank carpet first, vinyl second, and hardwood 3rd, but at the end of the day it’s all just harmless personal preference >
  
  I prefer carpets in rooms that need better audio/noise handling. Bedrooms and home theater.
  I prefer a hard floor (tile in my case) in all high traffic areas, kitchen, and bathrooms. >
  
  Oh for sure, I would never want carpet in a bathroom or kitchen. Other rooms are up for debate, but carpet won’t touch those >
  
  Carpets are nice is you don’t have pets. 
  We got rid of all carpets and put laminate flooring throughout our house. Looks just as nice as hardwood floor, but much more resilient to dents and scratches. They’re also waterproof which is great >
  
  I liked having carpet even with my dog, but agree that laminate or vinyl floor is also good >
  
  I just replaced all my wood floors with vinyl. No more special cleaners. No more freaking out over spills or pee spots. No more worrying about scratches. Just beautiful, pvc peace. >
  
  Congratulations! Sounds like a solid upgrade >
  
  Carpet is pretty disgusting, especially in the major living space. I prefer the other options. >
  
  It can be when it’s not cared for properly, so I understand your preference. Mine is just different. >
  
  Fair enough. I do think they're nicer in places like bedrooms, but in high traffic living areas, I prefer other stuff. >
  
  That’s fair >
  
  Rug >
  
  Fur isnt the problem with pets and carpets. >
  
  I did acknowledge the potty training, and I wipe the paws regardless of floor type >
  
  We had carpet in our house for over 20 years. Even if we cleaned it frequently, it just went kinda gross after all those years. It became more and more stains and started to smell. We switched to hardwood and are happy with it, even tho it has the drawbacks you mentioned. I guess just go with whatever feels right for you.