Question from VRL
Debra,
We are moving into a new home and need to replace all the carpet and padding in the upstairs portion of the house.
What are the low or no VOC alternatives?
Where do we find them?
Are they more expensive than standard carpeting?
Thank you.
Debra’s Answer
You’ll find them at DEBRA’S LIST: Flooring. The Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Carpets has a list of brand name synthetic carpets that have low VOCs. They are less expensive than natural fiber carpets.
But I still want to encourage you to choose something other than carpet if you possibly can. They harbor dust, mold, insects, and toxic rug shampoo residues. Carpet of any kind is not my #1 choice for a healthy floor.
There’s lots more on carpets in my book Home Safe Home.
