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RikersBeard · 22/09/2012 10:25

I am fed up of trying to remove children-related messes from bedroom carpets, interested to hear views on the alternatives. I know some people have things like Karndean if they have allergies, but how are these aesthetically in bedrooms? Or should I opt for man-made carpets that can be washed properly?

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CuddyMum · 22/09/2012 10:39

I have teenage girls (think lipstick, foundation, nail polish) and they have whitewashed laminate planks and they are great.

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RikersBeard · 22/09/2012 10:45

We are still at the wee/vomit/chocolate buttons stage, I hadn't thought that stains would be a problem after about 8 Shock

Both boys though, so lipstick less likely to be a problem :o

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CuddyMum · 22/09/2012 12:53

We have recently had vomit (a friend on a sleepover) and there is always chocolate!!

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Pannacotta · 22/09/2012 15:22

Are floorboards and cheap IKEA rugs an option?

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PigletJohn · 23/09/2012 11:34

bare boards are noiser, both the tapdancing elephants and conversation/TV noise getting through.

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lindsell · 23/09/2012 11:41

I've got a man made carpet for my Dcs rooms - a dark speckled green so it doesn't show stains too much anyway and it can be bleached without losing the colour - that sold it to me Grin

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Miller1977 · 23/09/2012 14:22

Always think carpets are better in bedrooms, but just personal preference.

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BackforGood · 23/09/2012 14:27

Don't know how to break it to you, RikersBeard but ds's carpet is FAR more stained than eith of my dds' carpets Wink

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RikersBeard · 23/09/2012 15:54

Mmm I do prefer a carpet, I am just sick of cleaning them.
Think I might have a browse round some man made ones. BLeaching sounds good!
I am under no illusions about how mucky boys are either :o

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poppyboo · 23/09/2012 17:55

cuddymum pic of whitewashed laminate planks?

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CuddyMum · 23/09/2012 18:06
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RikersBeard · 24/09/2012 09:49

They're really nice! Do you mind me asking where the glass-front units in the study are from?

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CuddyMum · 24/09/2012 15:03

Billy bookcases from Ikea :)

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RikersBeard · 24/09/2012 17:54

Really?! They are fab!

(not that I was nosing through all your house details)
(adds Bookcases to ikea list)

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