Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
I used to have the same problem. I even bought two different home steam cleaners and didn't like them much. We pulled it all out and put in wood floors. It was the best decision ever. So much easier to clean!
My carpet is only one year old so I can't really afford to do that plus I like cozy in my living area as well as our bedroom. We have brick pavers in our kitchen/dining room, hallways and bathrooms. We like them very much. We do have somewhat of a problem in that our house is on a conventional foundation and the soil is clay which is not very stable. We are constantly fixing crack here and there and our floors are not the most level you can find. I am really surprised the brick pavers have not cracked. I do find a hairline crack every once-in-a-while but they are not noticeable to others - just me and my husband.
I do hope I can find a good steam carpet cleaner and may have t consider wood or something else in the future.