I have had blue carpet, black carpet, creme carpet, green carpet-ALL show dog/cat hair and lint, strings and fluff. Even the hard wood floors show stuff. Only cure-no pets-no sewing-no living!
Ain't gonna happen!!!!
I also do the bills-it is easier for us as my DH travels and I use the internet for bill paying. They come in, I record them, and then I file. Never leave the computer desk and the best part-no more mess!!