This is our first home with laminate. We’ve had wall to wall carpet for many years. The ease in cleaning now is amazing. I have trouble walking barefoot but I just wear slippers all the time. Part of this house has Berber carpet and i’m ready to rip every square inch out! I have an 8 X 8 carpet in the front room, more for sound control that anything but I love the laminate. I also have a shark steamer that helps get dust & pet hair under control. But a swiffer is great for daily sweep ups.