The trouble with carpeting.
Does brand new carpet affect toddlers.
New carpet can emit harmful chemicals from carpet fibers backing material and adhesives dyes and fire retardants.
Carpet is great at blunting or even completely eliminating the sound of people walking on wooden stairs.
But a home owner who is re decorating will want to explore the many varieties available to them.
If that isn t enough replacing carpeting with hard flooring may be a good idea.
A home seller is going to want to select a neutral toned carpet in a simple style like a cut pile texture.
One thing it doesn t fix though.
If you do put in hard flooring keep in mind that all synthetic flooring initially releases gasses known as volatile organic compounds vocs that.
They re in contact with chemicals on the floor or the carpet or furniture.
Kids are close to the ground says harvey karp md a pediatrician and author of the happiest toddler on the block.
Either way stainmaster carpet is a good choice.
Steam cleaning carpet on a regular basis can help reduce the presence of dust mites and other allergens in your home.
Consider that you ve got both padding and carpet working for the cause and you ll realize that bare wooden stairs can in no way match the quiet that carpet offers.