Natural Area Rugs

“I recently purchased an 8x10 Royal Treasure wool rug and I am happy
with the purchase. But I have a comment/question regarding all of the
shedding that the rug is doing. When will it stop? I bought it so I would
have something soft for my daughter to sit and play on (she is 10 months old)
but the way the rug is pilling/shedding I am afraid she will eat the fuzz -
so I vacuumed it a few times in the first week to pull out the loose
fibers - or so I thought. I am somewhat confused because in the BLOG it is
praising how great wool rugs are for air quality.  Now every horizontal
surface in our room is covered with the loose fibers and I afraid to have my
daughter breathing that in all the time.  Will this shedding ever stop?”

A new wool carpet may actually shed heavily for the first few months of use. Since the porous wool fibers are only connected on one end, it is easy for them to come loose, and they tend to ball up because of static. This typically lasts for a month or two (with regular traffic). Frequent vacuuming will help control the amount of loose fibers that are in the room. It’s true, a baby should not be ingesting large quantities of your new rug, but the air-purifying qualities of wool still stand true. The rug does trap harmful chemicals that may be found in the air. After a few months, the amount of shedding will have greatly decreased, and you will have one beautiful wool rug.

With Earth Day coming up on Saturday, April 22—what better way to help protect the environment year-long than to make your home eco-friendly. 

One of the most affordable ways to do this is to replace your synthetic carpet with natural area rugs or natural carpets.  You may be surprised at how many viruses, toxins, bacteria and dustmites synthetic carpets harbor.  It takes years for toxins to dissipate! Some of the chemicals used in the manufacture of synthetic carpets and rugs include ethylbenzene, methacrylate and tetrachloroethylene- just to name a few.  Some of the symptoms associated with chemicals used in these carpets include headaches, dizziness, high blood pressure and shortness of breath.

Here at Natural Area Rugs, we specialize in natural flooring materials that would add a pleasant and stylish change to your décor.  Our wool rugs are perfect for the environment and most importantly to your health.  This is because they purify indoor air—which makes it easier for you to breathe. 

Have any of you added the eco-friendly wool rug to your home?  We would love to hear about your experiences with this durable yet all-natural and stylish floor covering.

There are many reasons Natural Area Rugs sells wool rugs. Wool has been used in carpets for many, many years, yet most people don’t know all the great benefits of having a wool carpet in a home.

Wool is very durable, it has excellent wear, resists stains and keeps color well. It also has the ability to restore itself after compression and staining. Wool is also naturally fire retardant and minor burn residue can be brushed away.

On top of these qualities, wool is able to control interior humidity by acting as a natural sponge—absorbing moisture when the climate is humid and releasing moisture when the climate is dry. Because air is able to move through the wool fibers, it actually purifies air as well by neutralizing pollutants (such as formaldehyde, sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides) by means of its fibers. Wool material does not promote the growth of dust mites or bacteria, unlike other fabrics.

Natural Area Rugs’ blend of wool and sisal creates a very durable, elegant-looking product. The combined durability of wool and sisal make the wool/sisal rugs about as durable as a rug can be. The cross wool/sisal weave creates a beautiful look and a soft feel.