When DH and I bought our house in 2002, it never had carpet in it since built in 1940. Only 1 owner before us, and she LOVED her hardwoods. I wouldn't trade them for the world!! Swiffer dust mop is a lot lighter than a vacuum!!! We even put hardwood in the kitchen, right over the old linoleum. I just put wood finish on it to keep it shiny & bright!! Love it!!!