Eco Friendly Carpets
Eco Friendly Carpets
There is a tremendous effort being made these days to preserve what is left of our natural resources and to protect our environment from further unnecessary damage. Many people are turning to alternative products for many of their needs, everything from the food we eat to the fuel we put in our vehicles. Even the material we use to a put a roof over our head can be chosen to help in the eco effort. What isn’t so well known is that what is under feet can also be eco friendly, and it doesn’t have to be an all natural dirt floor either.
When considering eco friendly carpet, there are a few things you should know before you decide.
Mainly about the construction of the carpet, make sure that the carpet fibers, the adhesive, the backing, and the padding are all created from materials found in nature, and are a renewable resource. Pure wool is a good choice for the carpet fibers, as long as it contains no pesticides, no chemical dyes or stain protectants. Carpet backing made from a material such as jute, which is actually what was used before the introduction of the cheaper and easier to produce synthetic carpet backings. Cotton and hemp is another natural option that also eliminates a great many indoor pollutants as well. Adhesive derived from rubber trees will not cause allergies, nor will it dissolve over time the way that many commercially manufactured glues do. The padding for your carpet should be made from natural material also; pure cotton combined with pure wool is an excellent eco friendly choice.
Eco friendly carpet not only benefits the environment, but it also benefits your own health as well, as many of the chemical used in the manufacture of traditional carpets are eliminated.
Quite a few of the major carpet manufacturers have created carpeting created from all natural materials and fibers. Raleigh Carpet Masters can and will provide you with the information you need to make a knowledgeable decision, with your price and requirements taken into consideration.