One should certainly consider the purchasing of carpeting, or that of quality area rugs, as a major investment.
There is rain and also some muddy spring on the island. In June, sand is everywhere, as the summer is hot and the beach is the number one destination.
To think, not only do these events occur, dirtying the home, but there are even one or a few damp autumn leaves, that tend to get stuck to shoes, and what not. Therefore, in sore need of a good cleaning would be the pile flooring.
Link: Starting at the bottom: The importance of clean carpets