How do I maintain my carpet?

There are four simple tips to keep your carpet beautiful?

Use entrance mats

Place walk-off mats inside and outside entrances to your home to trap soil before it can be tracked in. Be sure to clean mats weekly to ensure they don’t become soil sources. Avoid latex-backed runners which may yellow the carpet.

What is Green Label Plus (GLP)?

Today, indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important environmental consideration, especially since we spend approximately 90 percent of our time indoors. In 1992, the CRI launched its Green Label program to test carpet, cushions and adhesives to help specifiers identify products with very low emissions of VOCs. The CRI has recently launched its next series of improvements called Green Label Plus for carpet and adhesives.

Is carpet a good flooring choice for people with allergies?

According to the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), comparison data from Sweden supports that there is no link between carpet usage and the incidence of asthma or allergies.

Can volatile organic compound (VOC) from carpet impact health?

Carpet is the lowest volatile organic compound (VOC) emitter of common flooring choices and one of the lowest emitting products used in new construction and renovation, much lower than products such as paint. The already low VOC emissions of new carpet are short-lived and largely dissipate withing 24-48 hours. It falls to below detectable levels within a week. Fresh air ventilation definitely helps speed the process.

What are considered normal changes in carpet appearance?

All carpet will change in appearance over time to some degree due to foot traffic. Regular maintenance and a good quality cushion will limit these changes. Normal changes in appearance are characteristic of carpet. These changes are not considered manufacturing defects and are not covered under Beaulieu Canada warranties: crushing, indentations, matting, shedding, shading, vacuum cleaner marks and footprints.

Choosing the right carpet for your home

Choosing the right carpet for your home can be challenging due to the vast array of options available to you. Carpets have many added benefits besides endless design possibilities including cushioned comfort underfoot, sound insulation and improved indoor air quality. Keep in mind the different textures, styles and colours of carpet white determining the perfect match for your lifestyle.