Here's an idea you might want to try for awhile. I live in a rental home and don't have the option of removing the carpet. I went to Lowe's , or any home store, and bought a roll of clear plastic that sticks to the carpet. It was in the paint dept. I just laid it down where I do my sewing. Also did that in a spot where my little Chihuahua wanted to potty, and that deterred that bad habit. Don't know how long you could leave it down, but mine was down for almost a year, and I pulled it up without any problems.