Choosing your pet friendly carpet

Low maintenance, durable and versatile, carpets are a fantastic flooring choice for any home, but for those with pets, there are a few things you need to consider. To really ensure your carpets stay looking their best, our experts at Carpet Barn advise those with animals in their household to choose an option that has been specially designed to endure the added stresses of our furry friends.

Consider your carpet pile options

Different pets bring different challenges to your carpet so when you’re making your choice, it’s important to consider exactly what you want it to achieve. Something that is often overlooked is the density of the carpet’s fibres or pile. For instance, if your long-haired rabbit is rolling around on the floor, it may look very sweet, but it can imbed pet hair deep down into the carpet which can be difficult to remove, even with a vacuum cleaner. In this case, a low pile pet friendly carpet would make a great, easy to maintain option. Another common problem pet owner’s face is cat claws getting stuck in loop pile carpets which, over time, unravels the material. To tackle this, you may want to consider a twist pile carpet instead, as they’re ideal for little claws.

Choose an ‘Eazi Clean’ carpet

It’s also important that your carpet is easy to clean as pets unwittingly bring in dirt and debris. For example, a muddy dog that has been enjoying itself on a long walk will run into your house without a second thought, leaving a trial of paw prints across your new cream carpet! Carpet Barn’s ‘Eazi Clean’ range is a great choice to combat this as it can withstand even the toughest, bleached-based cleaning products (we’d also recommend choosing a dark colour).

Pet friendly carpet options

Thanks to our extensive collection, you can choose a durable, stain and damage resistant pet friendly carpetfrom a number of styles, textures and colours so that no matter what type of pet you have, our friendly, experienced team will be able to help you choose the perfect match for you home.

To find out more about our pet friendly carpet solutions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on or visit your local store.