:: Carpet Myths

Often Heard Carpet Myths

Some of the safety/health myths that can be heard about carpeting include:

"You can't ever really get the dirt out so it's never clean." - While you cannot take out 100% of the dirt, you can keep your carpets clean. The same is true of nearly every type of flooring. By properly caring for your carpet it will be a safe and clean addition to your .

"Doesn't carpet have a tendency to get moldy?" – Certainly your carpet can develop mold (as can many items in your house, including tile, bathtubs, and paint) but typically carpet will only mold if it gets wet and is not dried properly.

"Carpet keeps allergens constantly circulating through the house." – In reality carpet traps many of the allergens much like a filter and keeps them from circulating in your home. A hard floor surface is more likely to resist allergens, so walking on the floor will kick them up into the air to be breathed.

"If you get rid of carpeting in your home you won't have dust mites in your home." - No matter how often you clean or what type of flooring you have there will always be dust mites in your home. Learn more about dust mites and how to control their impact on your home.