Eco-friendly Carpet Options, for example, from Empire Today © epSos.de
If the time has come to replace your existing flooring, it's also a great opportunity to consider the rapidly growing selection of eco-friendly carpet options available on the market today. Professional carpet installers, like Empire Today, can help you select and install such environmentally friendly carpet flooring. Choosing eco friendly carpeting options can help to reduce levels of indoor air pollution which can be much higher in homes with traditional carpeting. It can take years for the volatile organic compounds released from traditional carpets to dissipate, and some of these are known carcinogens including benzene and formaldehyde.
Eco friendly carpeting options today are durable, sustainable and stylish, and many are also less costly than conventional carpeting options. You should look for carpeting options which are made out of natural fibers and have not been treated with chemicals. It is also important to look for natural fiber backing on your carpet and e |
Why Install Eco-Friendly Carpet, such as Empire Carpet? © Pink Sherbet Photography
Installing eco-friendly Empire Carpet can be a healthier flooring option for your business. Eco friendly carpets are produced without the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are released from new carpets as gases. These VOCs can cause health problems when they are inhaled, and many people who are exposed to VOCs may experience symptoms ranging from sinus problems to headaches, skin reactions, nausea, dizziness and more.
One VOC in particular called 4-Phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH) can linger for a week after a new carpet is installed. On the other hand, an eco friendly Empire Carpet can be low on VOCs, so they help businesses create work environments that are healthier while providing all the benefits of traditional carpeting. Following some basic tips can help businesses select and install eco friendly carpets. For example, the carpet labeling should specify whether it has been tested in the CRI Indoor Air Quality program.
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