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New Carpet Smell - 5 Ways to Avoid Breathing the Chemicals From New Carpet Smell
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Debbie Davis
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Are you planning to lay beautiful new carpet in your home or office? Wait! Before you do, here are 5 ways to avoid breathing the chemicals that are often associated with that new carpet smell.
Look for Products with the CRI Green Label
Carpets, adhesives, carpet padding and other products associated with the carpet industry that carry the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label and Green Label Plus have been tested by independent laboratories for strict adherence to chemical emission standards. Choosing these products will help keep your indoor air quality high once the carpet is laid.
Air the Carpet Before Installing
Ask the contractor who is installing the carpet to air out the carpet flr 48-72 hours before bringing into your space to be installed. This will allow many of the volatile organic chemicals to evaporate somewhere other than your space.
Use Felt Padding
Use felt carpet padding rather than brands that contain a high chemical content. Ask about the specific materials that the manufacturer used in making the padding. Do a little research to see what the Carpet and Rug Institute and the Environmental Protection Agency have to say about the materials.
Tack the Carpet Rather Than Glue
If you have a choice, opt to tack the carpet rather than glue it down. Glues and solvents often contain many volatile organic chemicals, and tacking the carpet eliminates these from your air.
Use a HEPA Air Purifier to Remove Lingering Airborne Pollutants
Once your carpet is laid, there still may be traces of airborne chemicals from the solvents, carpet, and other products used in the installation. Carpet is also more likely to trap dirt, dust mites, pet dander, and other allergens that will go airborne with normal daily activities of family and pets. Using a purifier to constantly remove pollutants will allow your indoor air quality to remain high constantly.
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Article Submitted On: June 25, 2008
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Davis, Debbie "New Carpet Smell - 5 Ways to Avoid Breathing the Chemicals From New Carpet Smell." New Carpet Smell - 5 Ways to Avoid Breathing the Chemicals From New Carpet Smell. 25 Jun. 2008 EzineArticles.com. 28 Dec. 2009 <http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Carpet-Smell---5-Ways-to-Avoid-Breathing-the-Chemicals-From-New-Carpet-Smell&id=1275348>.
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Davis, D. (2008, June 25). New Carpet Smell - 5 Ways to Avoid Breathing the Chemicals From New Carpet Smell. Retrieved December 28, 2009, from http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Carpet-Smell---5-Ways-to-Avoid-Breathing-the-Chemicals-From-New-Carpet-Smell&id=1275348
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Davis, Debbie "New Carpet Smell - 5 Ways to Avoid Breathing the Chemicals From New Carpet Smell." New Carpet Smell - 5 Ways to Avoid Breathing the Chemicals From New Carpet Smell EzineArticles.com. http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Carpet-Smell---5-Ways-to-Avoid-Breathing-the-Chemicals-From-New-Carpet-Smell&id=1275348