Fluff

[Mags22]

Small question to get all you scientific guys thinking. - why is it when I empty the upstairs Hoover it's always full of fluff,while downstairs there's the usual grot but no fluff?

[janzman]

Is the upstairs carpet quite new and is it a wool blend, if yes then that's what creates the fluff.If the downstairs is a synthetic carpet then there wont be any fluff. This might explain it or you.
http://www.cavbrem.co.nz/carpet-care/carpet-traits.aspx#Fluffing

[pastafreak]

Come to my house...I've got both...both upstairs and down. I blame it on two cats and a dog.:-(

[gness]

I wonder if the downstairs grot is mostly from our outdoor shoes....etc.

Upstairs fluff will come from bedding....bathroom towels and so on...

And as Janzman says...different carpets?

[kjn2]

I am going for- its because you have the beds upstairs and they release the fluff onto the carpets -makes sense to me !!

[Old_Geezer]

Because your husband is forever taking bits of fluff upstairs when you're not looking ;-)

[dekkypoo]

Fluff is lighter than air so it floats upstairs!

[Mags22]

Yes,from his belly button ,which he won't let me Hoover!