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6 Ways to Sidestep New Carpet Smell (and Toxins)

Annie B. Bond by Annie B. Bond | February 16th, 2009 | Comments (0)
topic: Detox, Eco Decorating, Green Living, Healthy Home | tags: carpet, chemicals, detox your home, flooring, off-gassing

istock_000003279897smallMany people give me a guilty look when they tell me they have wall-to-wall carpet in their homes. I always feel badly that they are embarassed, especially because there is so much misinformation about how toxic carpets are and why — and because I know that carpeting can be a lot cheaper than other types of flooring. I myself would have enjoyed wall-to-wall carpet in a few rooms when my daughter was younger, as I think that soft surface would have been cozy for her.

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