I wish to lay down wall-to-wall carpets, but am afraid of high maintenance costs. Should this concern me?

Once you have decided to make the investment and install wall-to-wall carpeting, you should be prepared for professional cleaning services at least once a year. While this seems to be an expensive proposition, it is far cheaper than replacing sections of your carpet that have suffered excessive wear and tear because abrasive dust particles were left on the carpet for too long a period of time. So, the answer is empathically NO! Protect your investment. It’s worth it.