Carpet, however, is no laughing matter and up to now it hasn't been deserving of much respect from the ecologically conscious. Traditional carpeting is not only ungreen, it is ungreen on so many levels.
First, most carpets are synthetic - nylon, polyester, acrylic - all of which are petroleum based products and thus not sustainable. The synthetic fibers are backed by materials such as latex, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 4-phenylcylclohexene, or polyurethane which are also petroleum based as are the adhesives that are used to secure carpeting to floors in some applications and the latex padding used in others.
Then these carpets are treated, as part of the manufacturing process with dyes and with chemicals to repel stains, and retard mildew or fire
In addition to being non-sustainable or renewable, these materials - carpet, backing, adhesives and chemical treatments - tend to off-gas volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) to which many people are sensitive. They can develop a range of symptoms including runny and itchy eyes, breathing problems, skin reactions, headaches, and so forth. Even worse, SB latex which is used in 90 percent of carpets is a suspected carcinogen.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and Environmental Illness (EI) are on the increase as people become exposed to low level exposures wether chronic or in one onslaught. Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), styrene, 4-PC, and formaldehyde are often the worst and some states warn people of their presence in carpets. Carpets are sometimes labeled as being dangerous to people with chemical sensitivities yet industry persists in using carpet adhesives and seam sealants cushions, and pads, emitting dangerous toxic chemical fumes.
Persons with allergies - even if not chemical allergies - are frequently urged to avoid living in environments decorated with carpet or heavy draperies because these materials are
are prone to collecting and holding dust, pollen, pet dander, and dust mites and must be cleaned frequently.
And, traditional methods for cleaning carpets use petroleum products which themselves can outgas for a period of time after use.
Finally, while carpet seems to have a pretty short life in the house, it lasts forever in a landfill and, until recently, not a lot of effort has been expended toward recycling it.
Even with all of these drawbacks and with the cyclical nature of home decorating, carpet still covers 70 percent of residential floors. Thankfully, some manufacturers are now concentrating on materials and processes that make their products more worthy of environmental respect.
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Getting Out of Trouble with Carpet Dirt Build Up
Dirt is not a difficult problem but if you let it build up for a while or worst for a much longer time, no one can tell if you can still remove it unless you call the experts to do it for you. Carpet dirt is the same story thus it is good to do away with it or else you need not do it yourself.
How to Get Easy on Pest Inside the House
First important thing to consider if you want pest to be out and not inside your house is to avoid attracting it. The more you make their favorites available inside your house, the more you get into trouble.
Working on Carpet Cleaning and How to Make It Better
Give your carpet's dirtiest spots and spills attention first. Here's the thing about carpeting: the plush, dense fibers we love to feel underfoot are also really great at clinging to dust, dirt, smoke, pet odor, and whatever other grime comes through the door.
