Carpets have been around for literally thousands of years but in recent times some people have begun questioning whether or not it is the right flooring option for the modern home. Some people seem to have decided that carpeting is unhealthy and/or difficult to take care of. This is all far from the truth as I will explain here.
Myth 1 – Carpets a bad choice for the homes of allergy sufferers.
This is a line I hear a lot. Where the idea came from is hard to nail down but according to no lesser authority than the EPA says it is nonsense. According to them carpet fibers can actually help people with allergies, by trapping all the nasty allergens and irritants and keeping them out of the air and easy to get rid of altogether when you vacuum.
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.
As for wear if you choose the right carpet for the traffic levels in your room from the outset your carpets should have a long and healthy life.
Carpet Myth 3 – Carpet is boring and outdated
Since when? Modern carpet comes in more styles, colors and patterns than ever before and can be used to complement even the most modern of decors.
Carpet Myth – Carpet emits too many VOCs
Nonsense. According to the great folks at the Environmental Protection Agency modern carpets emit fewer VOCs than any other furnishing product or building material.
The simple truth is that the flooring material you choose for your home should be dictated by your personal preferences and your budget. Many homeowners choose to have several different types of flooring installed in the various rooms of their home, which can work out wonderfully well. Modern carpet is still a great choice for almost any room in the house (except perhaps the bathroom) as a single visit to any good carpet showroom will quickly demonstrate.
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