Eco-Friendly FloorsWhat is an Eco-Friendly floor?
Recent studies have found that pollutant levels indoors can be many times higher than they are outdoors. The source of many of these pollutants can be found under your feet. New carpet and flooring can release dozens of different organic compounds (known as Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs) into the air, including known carcinogens like benzene and formaldehyde to name just a couple. These substances can linger in the air for years. Additionally, the treatment often used on carpets to repel soil, moths, etc., can be toxic. And if that weren't bad enough, carpets also trap toxic lawn fertilizers, allergens, and VOC's that are tracked in from outside.
This brings us to flooring options that are resistant to these kinds of things, called Eco-Friendly options. There are a rapidly growing number of carpets and flooring that are made from eco-friendly and even recycled material that are resistant to the issues listed above. For an increasingly health conscious public, these stylish, durable, and often less expensive options offer a healthy and responsible way to create beauty and durability in your home while reducing the risk from toxic chemicals.
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