Carpets for a Greener Home

"Wool carpeting has been long prized for its beauty and durability, but more and more homeowners are finding that wool carpets make sense not only from an aesthetic and practical viewpoint, but for their ecological and health-friendly attributes as well. Wool carpeting is comfortable and beautiful and it contains none of the toxic substances found in synthetic carpet materials that can affect health and it has much less impact on the environment than nylon, olefin or other man-made carpeting components.

Although more expensive than most synthetic carpeting, wool carpet can last for many years if cared for properly and it’s beauty will even improve with age, compared to man-made fibers which become crushed and damaged over time. Wool carpet is not difficult to care for - its natural properties keep it from absorbing dirt deeply and it is easy to remove dirt from a wool carpet because the fibers releases dirt more readily than its synthetic counterparts. Wool is fire-resistant and resilient to pressure from heavy furniture and foot traffic.

The health benefits of using wool carpeting are also significant. Man-made carpet materials are commonly manufactured using toxic chemicals that can be released into your home over time leading to possible allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Wool carpeting is actually beneficial to air quality, because the natural fibers actually absorb pollutants from the air, which adds yet another reason to consider buying it instead of synthetic carpeting.

All carpeting requires good care, frequent vacuuming is key and changing floor plans to redistribute traffic is another way to extend carpet life, Placing rugs in doorways can greatly decrease the amount of dirt that is tracked into a room on a daily basis. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and always schedule a periodic professional carpet cleaning to keep your carpets looking their best while extending their life. For professional carpet cleaning London and other major cities offer hundreds of choices. Buy wool carpeting and you’ll be doing your part for preserving your family’s health and the environment."