How Does Carpet Affect Indoor Air Quality?

Carpet Question Corner - Carpet Q and A 4th in a series

"Do different carpets affect indoor air quality differently?" is the fourth in a series of banner ads developed to run on the flooring news website Talkfloor.com. It contains great information for consumers, from choosing the right carpet, to safeguarding a home’s indoor air quality, to keeping carpet clean and beautiful as new. Definitely worth sharing with you!

Let’s go over the questions – and pay careful attention because there will be a quiz. ;-)

Carpet Question Corner #4: Do different carpets affect indoor air quality differently?

The answer is yes. Indoor air quality (IAQ) has never been a bigger concern. Which is why the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) developed the Green Label Plus program for carpets and adhesives. Green Label Plus establishes the highest standard IAQ ever set by the industry. To receive Green Label Plus certification, carpet and adhesive products must undergo a rigorous testing process. Emissions are measured for a range of chemicals and testing is administered by an independent laboratory.

To ensure your air quality is as high as possible, go to CRI’s website (carpet-rug.org) and check the list of Green Label Plus products.

Visit carpet-rug.org and criblog.org to learn more.

How do you answer this question? What resources do you use to explain how different carpets affect indoor air quality?

Let me know in the comments.

~ Bethany