subject: The Truth About Modern Carpet [print this page] Carpeting has been the flooring material of choice for many homeowners for decades but these days there are a few myths that seem to be rather prevalent that have some people wondering if carpet really is the right choice for them. Today we would like to have a look at a few of them and help you decipher the fact from the fiction:
Carpet Myth 1 - If you suffer from allergies or asthma you should not have carpet in the home.
This is a very common misconception about modern carpeting and in fact the absolute reverse is actually the truth, according to no less than the EPA. According to them carpet fibers may actually help those who suffer from allergies of all kinds because they trap airborne irritants, get them out of the air and make it easier to just vacuum them away.
Carpet Myth 2 - Carpet is tough to maintain and it wears out quickly.
Vacuuming is perhaps not the the most exciting activity in the world but it is not exactly hard either. To keep modern carpeting looking great it should be vacuumed on a regular basis and given a professional deep cleaning about once a year.
To ensure that your carpet lasts as long as you would like select a grade that can stand up to the traffic levels in the room and it should be with you for decades.
Carpet Myth - Carpeting is simply an old fashioned, boring flooring choice.
Really? The carpets available these days come in every color of the rainbow, in almost any pattern you can dream up and is great way to liven up and compliment even the most ultramodern of decors.
Carpet Myth 4 - Carpet emits harmful chemicals
Not the case at all and that again is according to the good folks at the EPA. They have found carpets to be one the lowest emitters of volatile organic compounds from amongst all common home furnishings and building products.
What flooring you choose from your home should be dictated by personal preference and available budget, not by a few misguided people who have not taken the time to learn the real facts about modern carpet. Carpet is still a great choice for almost any room in the average house (maybe not the bathroom, a little too seventies) as a visit to your local flooring store will quickly demonstrate.
