Carpet or hardwood?

[betsy]

Speaking of pets. I've got 3 cats (and one is really old). They will not be allowed in the daycare....but we're thinking of changing our carpet upstairs to hardwood floor.
I wonder about pee accidents by pets. With carpet, you could soak up the pee and "lift" it up before you wash the carpet with vinegar/water/soap combo....at least you can get the smell out.

What about on hardwood? Once it leaks between the boards....how can we really soak it all up? I'm worried about the smell.

Please advice me. We've never had hardwood so really clue-less about this.