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Despite the wide variety of residential flooring products now available laminate, bamboo, tile, vinyl, wood, stone, and cork carpeting remains extremely popular. In fact, the carpet industry in the U.S. accounts for about 51 percent of the total flooring market, which created over $10 billion in revenue in 2019 alone, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
One reason that people love carpeting besides its warmth and softness is that it requires less maintenance and upkeep than hard-surface floors. Frequent vacuuming and an occasional deep-clean scrubbing is typically all that’s required to keep carpeting looking new and fresh.
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Whether you have a dedicated LaCroix obsession or sip on the occasional bubbly drink with your dinner, you re familiar with sparkling water s refreshing profile. Often hailed as a healthier alternative to soda and more satisfying than plain water, sparkling water and carbonated water in general has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. But as brands like LaCroix and Perrier continue to reach new heights in popularity, more people are wondering: Is sparkling water
bad for you in any way, and could it replace your regular water intake?
Before getting into any drawbacks or benefits, of course, it s important to know what exactly sparkling water