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All your most frequently Googled questions about carpet are answered by Joe Zago, owner of The Carpet Guys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 – Is carpet a conductor or insulator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joe Zago:<\/em>  When you shuffle across the carpeted flooring in your socks, it could be quite shocking if you touch your friend.  I think carpet is an insulator because it keeps my feet warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Research:<\/em>  Today, an uninsulated home can lose up to 60% of its energy through walls and the attic.  We found that carpet is considered a form of insulation.  It will help retain heat in your carpeted rooms during the cold months and keep it cool in the warm months.  Check out this blog for more information on How to Keep Your House Warm in the Winter.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 – Is carpet flammable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joe Zago:<\/em>  Anything is flammable if you get it hot enough.  For the most part, it\u2019s a little harder for your carpet to catch fire then a lot of other objects in your house.  I guess if your house is burning down, the carpet is probably also going to melt with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Research:<\/em>  All carpet and rugs manufactured, imported, or sold in the U.S. must comply with the flammability standards of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.  These standards reduce the risks of death, personal injury, and property damage associated with fires that result from the ignition of carpets and rugs.  The best naturally fire-resistant fibers are wool and nylon.  Call The Carpet Guys for some great wool or nylon options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#3 – Is CARPET a compound word?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stick:<\/em>  Some words sound like a compound word like carpet.  But the two words \u201ccar\u201d and \u201cpet\u201d, though they can stand alone, \u201ccarpet\u2019 is not the pet of a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Research:<\/em>  We agree with Stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4 – Is carpet bad for allergies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joe Zago:<\/em>  At one point I think there was some concern about it.  Over the year\u2019s manufacturers have made some really great strides to eliminate a lot of the VOC\u2019s (volatile organic compounds) that were coming out of carpet. So, for people who have very sensitive allergies now-a-days it\u2019s not as much of a concern as it was fifteen or twenty years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick:<\/em>  It is always important to use the right vacuum too.  Make sure you are using the right vacuum because it may apply to your [carpet] warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe Zago:<\/em>  The Carpet and Rug Institute has an article (www.Carpet-Rug.org<\/a>) with about 812 different vacuums that are approved.  You\u2019ll be surprised that the manufacturers will actually void people\u2019s warranties if they are not using a cleaner that\u2019s on that list.  And the most common store-bought vacuums are not on that list. List of Certified Vacuums<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Research:<\/em> \u00a0There are conflicting reviews, but some studies state that carpet can be beneficial to people with allergies or asthma in some ways because it traps and holds the allergens that may be in the air causing a reaction.\u00a0 This is why it is necessary to use a vacuum that has a small-particle or high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter once a week. You should also have your flooring professionally shampooed once a year (refer to the previous question with a list of approved vacuums and check your carpet warranty for information on how often to professionally clean).\u00a0 The American College of Allergy recommends using a low-pile carpet made of high density, low surface area fibers and coated in fluorocarbon.\u00a0 The Carpet Guys recommend Mohawks hypoallergenic soft flooring Air.o<\/a>. Give us a call and we can give you a free in-home estimate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5 – Is padding recyclable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joe Zago:<\/em>  Yes, we recycle padding here all the time at The Carpet Guys! If you have extra pad, bring it to our warehouse and we will recycle it for you.  A lot of other places don\u2019t.  They just put it in a landfill and it\u2019s kind of counterproductive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Research:<\/em> Padding is recyclable.  Padding is also made from recycled materials from the automotive and furniture industries.  We cannot recycle seriously soiled or moldy padding.  The Carpet Guys will rip up and haul away all your old carpet and padding for FREE! For more information on our padding recycling program check this blog out: The Carpet Guys Save the Earth One Pad at a Time<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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