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SafeChoice Carpet Care SafeChoice Carpet Seal SafeChoice Carpet Seal is a unique sealer designed to prevent the outgassing of harmful chemicals used in carpet backing. These chemicals include such known carcinogens as formaldehyde, toluene, benzene, xylene and styrene. Carpet Seal is odor-free and, when properly applied, effectively blocks outgassing for up to five cleanings or one year. SafeChoice Carpet Shampoo SafeChoice Carpet Shampoo is an odorless, dye free rug and carpet shampoo. It is both a strong cleaner and odor remover yet safe even for the chemically sensitive. It contains no harmful chemicals like ammonia, butyl ethers, alcohols, phosphates, caustics or acids. It is not toxic, non-corrosive, non-flammable and biodegradable. It does not irritate hands or skin. SafeChoice Carpet Lock Out SafeChoice Lock Out is designed to perform two functions: first, to seal in the outgassing of harmful chemicals found in carpet fibers, and second to help repel dirt and stains.

CARPETING AND DANGEROUS CHEMICAL FUMES
Adhesives 4-PC (4-phenylcyclohexene) and many chemicals such as Styrene come from SB latex backing and create the fumes associated with regular new carpets. These cause headaches, runny eyes and nose and odors persist for months and years. After an EPA headquarters incident when hundreds of employees became ill of sick building syndrome, the chemical companies supplying SB latex to the carpet industry coordinated tests to appease the public. Vinyl-backed carpet tiles were tested. They emitted a distinct chemical odor, such as vinyl acetate and formaldehyde. The CPSC study did not find any negative health could result from this, but people breathing the fumes did. Health complaints associated with carpets include neurological, central nervous system and respiratory problems. Asthma, allergies, multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) and environmental illness (EI) are on the increase as people become exposed to low level exposures. Although some states warn people of their presence or vocs in carpets, the industry persists in using carpet adhesives and seam sealants, cushions and pads, emitting dangerous toxic chemical fumes. Carpet adhesive is spread over the entire surface and is usually SB latex. Seam sealants release 1,1,1-trichloroethane and toluene. Many carpets with nylon face fibers are stitched into polypropylene primary backing and positioned with styrene butadiene latex ( SB latex, called SBR for styrene butadiene rubber) adhesive on the underside. Two pounds per square yard of adhesive is the usual secondary SB backing for most carpets. Polypropylene is the primary backing for others. Some carpets have fabric or polymer secondary backing, attached with a thin coat of SB latex. Synthetic foam cushion laminated directly to carpet is another form of backing. Backing materials of styrene butadiene latex are highly reactive compounds, made of toxic components. 4-PC,,SB Latex, polypropylene or polyurethane. Carpet cushion of bonded urethane, prime urethane, sponge rubber and rubberized jute are cushioning material . Carpet dyeing,resistant Scotchguard ™, antistatic, antimicrobials are all detrimental to your health.
SOME SYMPTOMS FROM NEW CARPET FUMES

Increase of smell ,moodiness, rash or itching, hair loss, weight loss or gain ,flu-like symptoms, aggravated asthma, aggravated allergies, joint pain, muscular aches, abdominal pain, memory loss, poor concentration, nervous system disorders, unusual depression, irritability,twitching and seizures, respiratory tract irritation, menstrual irregularities sexual dysfunction.

MCKINLEY Construction: Tufted, Textured Loop Color: Snowfield Pile: 100% Undyed, Untreated Wool Face Weight: 44 Oz

PYRENEES Construction: Tufted Textured Loop Color: Wheat Pile: 100% Undyed, Untreated Wool Face Weight: 38 Oz.

DOLOMITE Construction: Tufted, Textured Loop Color: Granite Pile: 100% Undyed, Untreated Wool Face Weight:

30 Oz DOLOMITE Construction: Tufted, Textured Loop Color: Snowfield Pile: 100% Undyed, Untreated Wool Face Weight: 30 Oz Carpet Construction:

Manufacturing technique makes Bio-Floor nontoxic, all natural carpet used extensively by those suffering from chemical sensitivity as well as those concerned about the environment. Earth Weave uses only pure wool. No dyes, pesticides, or stain protections. These chemicals would affect indoor air quality through the off gassing of volatile organic compounds and make you really sick . We have calls 3 times a day from people who have become very ill from standard conventional carpeting The primary backing used is a combination of hemp and cotton. Hardy hemp fiber is used due to its durability, strength, and mold and mildew resistance. The wool yarns are locked into place with a natural adhesive that is derived from the rubber tree. Adhesive is completely biodegradable and nontoxic and the back of the carpet is jute. Jute was used by the carpet industry before synthetic backings were introduced. Jute makes our carpet completely natural and nontoxic.

Enertia Padding used under the Earthweave bio floor carpet is wool based carpet padding and is a blend of course naturally pigmented wool's mechanically needled into a cotton scrim. The padding is free from dyes, fire retardant, glues, moth proofing or adhesives. Color will vary from charcoal brown to tan, depending upon fiber.

Adhesives 4-PC (4-phenylcyclohexene and at least 31 chemicals such as Styrene from SB latex backing that is used on 95% of carpets are not in our carpet. Styrene a known toxin and suspected carcinogen and 4-PC are not used. 4 -PC has not been proven toxic by industry research. It sure hurts many that breathe it but research often goes the way determined by industry and not by consumers who are injured. Fumes and odors associated with new carpets cause headaches, runny eyes and nose. Odors persist for months and years as do fatigue and malaise from newly renovated homes and offices. After an EPA headquarters incident when hundreds of employees became ill of sick building syndrome, the chemical companies supplying SB latex to the carpet industry coordinated a Styrene Butadiene Latex Manufacturers Council. Tests where done to appease the public. You can imagine the results. Vinyl-backed carpet tiles were tested. They emitted a distinct chemical odor, such as vinyl acetate and formaldehyde. CPSC study did not find any negative health could result from this. Interactive effects between two or more chemicals exaggerated the effect of one chemical at a time but industry continues to produce carpets with many chemicals. Health complaints associated with carpets include neurological,central nervous system and respiratory problems.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and Environmental Illness (EI) are on the increase as people become exposed to low level exposures wether chronic or in one onslaught. Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), styrene, 4-PC, and formaldehyde are often the worst and some states warn people of their presence in carpets. Carpets are sometimes labeled as being dangerous to people with chemical sensitivities yet industry persists in using carpet adhesives and seam sealants cushions, and pads, emitting dangerous toxic chemical fumes.

Carpet adhesive is spread over the entire surface and is usually SB latex. Seam sealants release 1,1,1-trichloroethane and toluene. The trichloroethane was requested to be phased out by 1996. Who knows what it has been relabeled as ? If a product is included as INERT then its not there. ( So imply EPA and FDA rulings) Many carpets with nylon face fibers are stitched into polypropylene primary backing and positioned with styrene butadiene latex ( SB latex, called SBR for styrene butadiene rubber) adhesive on the underside. Two pounds per square yard of carpet is the usual secondary SB backing for most carpets. Polypropylene is the primary backing for others. Some carpets have fabric or polymer secondary backing, attached with a thin coat of SB latex. Synthetic foam cushion laminated directly to carpet is another form of backing. Carpet installed using tackless strips around the perimeter, over a cushion and stapled to the subfloor is preferable to glues. Commercial installations use adhesive, in two layers or one if cushioning is built into the carpet. Backing materials of styrene butadiene latex are highly reactive compounds made of toxic components. 4-PC, SB Latex, polypropylene or polyurethane. Chemicals we would like to avoid in our living rooms and bedrooms to be sure. Carpet cushion of bonded urethane, prime urethane, sponge rubber, synthetic fiber, and rubberized jute. Are usual cushioning material for carpets. Urethane is made by foaming urethane and methyl butane. Sponge rubber cushion is synthetic rubber material than has been vulcanized, or foamed. Carpet dyeing, resistant Scotchguard (TM), anti static and antimicrobial treatments, mothproofing all add to the chemical stew.

We have no chemicals of dyes in our carpets. . Everything is completely natural with no dyes or preservatives, biocides, stain repellents or moth repellents. Forget it. NO CHEMICALS. Wool is a natural healthy product with natural flame resistance, is durable with high moisture and protein content that has natural flame resistance and avoids combustion. Wool carpet does not ignite and is self-extinguishable.

Wool carpet is non-toxic, non-allergenic and deters bacterial growth. Moisture content of wool reduces static electricity. Wool carpet purifies indoor air of common contaminants like formaldehyde, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide by locking the contaminants deep in the core of the fiber. Wool carpets actually purifies indoor air. If you clean your carpets and do not have dark dusty corners there will be no moths in your carpet. Fresh air and movement will deter moths. Wool�s natural fibers form air pockets that collect air in its own cells insulating and regulating temperature. New wool carpets shed loose fibers which decrease in a few months. Vacuuming is great for the carpet as fibers, soil, dirt are removed easily leaving carpet fresh and clean. Grooming the carpet maintains its appearance. For liquid spills blot with clean, dry absorbent cloths then blot with clean damp cool towels. Hot towels come after the cool as the stain if protein need not be cooked. Continue to blot with clean, dry towels until the area is dry. Avoid soap.

Wool from a living animal should be treated as a living thing. Treat your wool carpet as if it where a lamb. Gently brush and freshen with a light water wash. Wool carpeting will comfort, beautify your home and protect your health for 30 years and then you can put it in your garden to add nutrients as wool is biodegradable and will add to your soil and not create a toxic waste dump in your backyards.