Carpets For Less Dust

They trap less allergens dust and pollen.

Carpets for less dust.

The most effective allergy controlling carpet fibers are nylon. It is usually pre treated to resist fading. Excessive heat like dropping a hot pan on the surface can cause burn marks or melt the fibers. So when next you want to buy a carpet or a rug look for carpets and rugs that are made of nylon and polyester.

Olefin is a low cost easy care material that s often used as an indoor and outdoor carpet. Compared to nylon it is softer and less expensive but not as durable. Also choose carpet with tightly woven strands for the same reason. In addition shag carpeting should be avoided because the shorter the strands the less area there is for particles to be trapped in.

Apply a high quality sealant to flooring to help keep moisture and stains at bay. No matter what kind of flooring you choose and in what room the key is to practice good maintenance. Scatter a few area rugs over places in the home where there s a lot of activity. Similarly more tightly woven strands are also better at keeping allergens away.

Regardless of material avoid shag the shorter the strands the fewer places the pollen can go. All three carpet styles in the dark green category from nature s carpet use un dyed wool and do not contain any moth proofing or flame retardant chemicals. Wool conversely should be avoided because allergens and mold can thrive in it. Unique carpets makes a four seasons collection that is less expensive than the others i ve mentioned while still being mostly natural with un dyed wool from the uk and no added.