Covering Ground

Covering Ground
There is lots of talk about if floor-mat is a healthy alternative when covering the floor in your nursery because of the chemicals used not only in the carpet, but besides in the backing and the adhesive. Although there are plenty of other choices, thanks to of its warmth and ease, carpet is traditionally the most popular preference for bedrooms.

Here's a document of 8 things parents should know when they're choosing carpet and want to keep it healthy for a baby.

1. When buying carpet, look for the Green Label Plus logo. Many of the carpet companies jumped onto the ecological bandwagon in a big way in 1992 with their 'Green Label' and 'Green Classify Plus' programs that test the carpet, the cushion and the adhesives for off gassing. These programs ensure homeowners that the carpet they are buying passes the most stringent criteria for low chemical emissions.

2. Yet if your carpet passes the most stringent criteria for low chemical emissions, have it installed as far in advance as possible. Install it in the melting weather so that you can expansive your windows. This testament avow some of the fumes to dissipate, principally if you operate a fan.

3. Although it sounds like a good idea at first, steer clear of 'Stain Resistant' carpet since the chemical that prohibits staining is known to cause cancer.

4. Go over your salesperson if the carpet you're interested in is made from recycled product and if it's also recyclable when you're ready to replace it.

5. Avoid carpet backing with polypropylene, tyrene-butadiene rubber and latex, which apply strong chemical bonding agents.

6. Avoid a long loose pile carpet, which will provide a home for food, moisture and asthma inducing dust mites.

7. What falls into the carpet stays in the carpet until it's vacuumed. Choosing the good vacuum can be every bit as important. An aged or poorly mythical vacuum will blow dust and dirt back into the room and can create respiratory problems. Invest in a distinct vacuum with a HEPA filter that will trap dust that settles in the carpet.

8. Dream of carpet made of natural wool (make sure it's organic and has not been prone a moth treatment), which is charring resistant, obviously unreal from a renewable resource, durable, biodegradable and provides a wonderful indoor environment.

Carpet is not matchless a style choice; it can also be a good health election for your baby. Dissimilar carpeting can contain toxic chemicals and because of the doozer amount of carpet that goes into a room, it's important to know what you're buying.
You can ensure that your carpet meets indoor air quality standards as set by the Carpet and Rug Institution (CRI) www.carpet-rug.com

21 Nov 2008 00:47:39

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