A: Use water with a white towel or cloth. Blot the stain (do not rub as it will disfigure the tips of the yarn) until it dissipates, then place a dry, white towel or cloth on top of the area with some weight on it to draw out leftover moisture.

A: Wool acts as a natural filter, trapping allergens in the pile, away from the breathing zone. Allergens produced by dust mites can trigger asthmatic and other allergic reactions. Vacuuming controls the build-up of the mites’ food source and their allergens. Wool’s long, coarse fibers cannot be inhaled and therefore do not affect asthma sufferers. So as long as the air is dry, the ventilation good and the cleaning regular and thorough, allergy and asthma sufferers can breathe easy with wool carpet.

A: No! Wool carpet is naturally resistant to dirt, stains and spills.

A: Frieze fiber loops are tightly twisted, and then cut so the fibers appear to curl at the pile surface. Berber carpets feature large, uncut loops varying in size and are often denser than most other carpets. Plus carpets are made up of closely packed yarn that gives a soft, smooth-finished surface.

A: Carpet is the most comfortable flooring underfoot for pets, but has more of a tendency for staining and general wear and tear than hard surfaces. There are many carpet options specifically made to resist pet stains and odors and provide warranties against staining.

A: Research the different styles, materials and quality to help decide what the best carpet for your home.

A: With proper care, most manufacturers say carpet should last for an average of 10 years. Of course, this varies depending on how many people are in the home and if you have pets and children that can be harder on carpet.