Pull out that Old Carpet for Better Health
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Older carpet is dirt-filled, and can harbor major health issues that can affect you, your family and your pets. The best way to get rid of constant issues with your breathing and other issues is to get that old carpet out of there.
Hardwood floors maybe a bit colder to have in your home, but they are a lot healthier and with the added benefits of radiate heat now days you can achieve heated floors through your hardwood and be healthier in the long run as well.
Hardwood floors can help improve your indoor air quality and you can even get floors that have been repurposed and save the earth even more.
With old carpet you can heave issues arise that can harbor mold, allergens, bugs, and even mildew under the carpet padding as well.
You can seal hardwood floor with nontoxic oil and help keep it clean throughout the life of the floor as well. There are other options like natural cork that can provide a good insulation and a softer surface if you have kiddos running through the home too. Wood and cork flooring can cost anywhere from $10 to $15 per square foot. Its well worth the investment to heave out that old carpet and pay a bit more to have your indoor air quality restored to a better living and breathing space.
*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: If you are looking for ways to bring in more light in area such as your kitchen and you bathroom, consider skylights. They help bring in the natural sunlight and help brighten up a room enough to where electricity could be used only at night to light a room. They are a great way to up the value of your home as well.
