06/11/2021
And speaking of vacuums, did you know that failing to vacuum your carpet can result in several pounds of dirt, dust, and dead skin cells each year? That’s right – POUNDS.
The word ‘carpet’ derives from the Latin word ‘carpere’ which means ‘to pluck.’ Fitting, since carpets were first made from plucked fabric.
And if you’re in the market for some really nice flooring, the world’s most expensive floor covering is black marble tiles, each one inlaid with 95 cut diamonds in a flower pattern. The cost? $1 million for ten square feet.