Nothing compares to the soft, luxurious feeling of carpet under your feet. Carpeting provides a safe, comfortable spot for kids to play and may even reduce the risk of injury during a fall. Sure, carpet requires a bit of extra maintenance compared to vinyl or tile, but there’s simply no substitute in terms of sound absorption, warmth and overall comfort.
If you prefer carpet, low pile is thought by many to be better than high pile as low pile is easier to clean and maintain. Carpets should be vacuumed at least once a week, preferably by someone who is not allergic to the house dust mite because unless you vacuum with HEPA quality filtration equipment onboard, vacuuming can increase the amount of the house dust mite allergen in the air for up to 20 minutes. When considering the cost of carpet, factor into your budget the price of underlay, too. It absorbs sounds and provides insulation. Plus, it can help rectify any unevenness in your floor.
Fortunately, there are more choices than ever when it comes to shopping for an eco-friendly carpet and adhesives. You can find carpets made from all kinds of renewable sources like wool, goat, alpaca, jute, coir and seagrass. Look for ones that have independently certified as healthy by programs such as Global GreenTagCertTM as these will not have been treated with any pesticides, fungicides or stain repellents that can be hazardous to your health.
You also want to make sure that rugs cleaned using water dry in just a few hours to prevent mould from growing in the carpets or underlay. Mould is a common cause of allergies and asthma attacks, and if it gets into your carpet, it’s hard to remove.
Carpet often ends up being a repository for dust mites, which cannot be completely removed by vacuuming and may need supplementary treatment and because we spend a lot of time in our bedrooms, it’s best to keep pets out, even if you let them in the rest of the house. This is especially important if the floor is carpeted, because carpet tends to trap animal hair and allergens. Simple knowledge and regular maintenance can reduce the effects of allergens and prolongs the life of your carpet.
You can find a number of eco-friendly, healthy carpets, carpet cleaners and cleaning products on www.ecospecifier.com.au that will make your carpet selection and cleaning product decisions a lot easier.
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