We never allowed CFL bulbs in our house. Mercury notwithstanding, the quality of the light they emit is AWFUL.
We’re in the process of switching to LED bulbs. They throw clean, white light, are dimmable, and are supposed to last just short of forever. Also, they use very little electricity (compared to incandescent lighting).
And no mercury.
Agreed. We’re having our entire store re-lit. It’s going to be gawd-awful expense, but the return on investment is just a few years.
CFL bulbs improved greatly over the years. Most of them have less flicker than incandescents. However, they are getting harder to find. LED bulbs vary in quality, usually in relation to price paid. They won’t last forever. The LED’s dim over time, but usually the electronics will burn out first.