Calhoun, Ga.—When renters see carpets, they see extra maintenance and vacuuming—and for good reason. For decades, carpeting has been notoriously hard to clean and easy to stain. However, today’s ...

Mohawk’s SmartStrand carpet aims to be the soft, forgiving base layer of busy homes, promising stain resistance, deep comfort and surprisingly easy cleaning compared with classic nylon pile. Reviewed: ...