Carpet Glue and Pregnancy
March 13, 2009
WONDERING ABOUT HOW THE GLUE AND ADHESIVES FROM YOUR CARPET MAY AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY? READ MORE HERE…
* According to the EPA, because of the chemicals included in the carpet, there is the potential to reduce Indoor Air Quality
because of the emission of VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) from the adhesives used to lay the carpet. Read more
Carpet Cleaning and Pregnancy
June 2, 2008
LOOKING FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CARPET CLEAN DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY? READ MORE HERE…
Because most commercial carpet cleaners use heavy synthetic products laden with chemicals, which to no surprise, can have a negative impact on you and your babies health. Therefore looking for GREENER options to cleaning your carpet can be beneficial to your health, and the health of your growing family.
Here are a few suggestions on Green ways to clean your carpet. Read more
Synthetic Carpet vs. Natural Carpet During Pregnancy and Beyond
May 18, 2008
INTERESTED IN SEEING HOW CARPETING CAN AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY AND FAMILIES HEATH?
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* Synthetic carpet can give cause for health and environmental concerns.
* According to the EPA, because of the chemicals included in the carpet, there is the potential to reduce Indoor Air Quality
because of the emission of VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) from the adhesives used to lay the carpet.
Note; the VOC’s are most toxic in the first 48-72 hours so if you do choose to go with a synthetic carpet, give yourself a few days away to let the air quality return to a better state of clean.
* One of the most chemically laden parts of the carpeting is the backing, which is necessary to give the carpet structure. The most common adhesive is Polypropylene which can carry with it chemicals such as Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) to name a few. Read more