floor covering

For many people, dragging out boot trays and rolling out heavy protective floor coverings signals the beginning of winter.

Kelly Webb, director of customer services at Lena's landlord, First Choice Homes Oldham said its approach was leave any good quality floor coverings in place.

The room is small, with just one light, a plastic floor covering, and some mattresses set aside.

After all, pets track in lots of dirt, dust, and allergens, and unpleasant odors can become trapped in floor coverings, making the whole room smell.

Now it is pushing to branch out into decorative fabrics, floor coverings, curtains and — most significantly — reusable shopping bags.