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Sisal Rugs

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Getting a sisal rug for your home or office is a chic way to go green. There’s an exotic element to these all natural rugs that may explain why they’re such a popular choice in interior design.

Sisal flooring is made with extracts from the sisal agave plant. The fine, long fibers of the agave plant provide the durability and strength of sisal rugs. Sisal is spun by hand using the soft, smooth yarn and is then hand-tufted and woven into exquisite carpeting. The versatility of the sisal fibers makes it possible to weave a striking variety of patterns and textures. Every sisal area rug is truly unique because nature provides wonderful variations in color and fiber thickness.

Sisal rugs are anti-static and naturally flame retardant. They are also resistant to liquids. Since spills are a breeze to clean up, a sisal rug is a brilliant choice for the kitchen and dining areas.

The fibers of sisal rugs are often left undyed, giving the rugs a distinctive, organic look. Another option is an appealing bleached sisal rug, which has a lighter, more neutral shade. Dyed weaves are also among the sylish choices of sisal rugs at Natural Area Rugs. An example is our Legacy Sisal Rug, which is a dark charcoal color and a perfect accent for many modern styles of décor. A sisal rug in any shade successfully titivates a room’s décor.

You may choose to get a self-edged sisal rug or one with a 100% cotton border. Our border colors range from neutral to moss to red/Cherry Jubilee.

All of our trendy and classic sisal flooring from Natural Area Rugs comes with latex backing. The rugs help to absorb sound, adding to the overall warmth and comfort of any space. We recommend you also use Premium-Lock Rug Pads.

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Making Your Home Hypo-Allergenic with Sisal Rugs

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

One of the most common allergens for adults and children is dust mites. Dust mites are small, microscopic insects that thrive in warm, damp environments. For many, this means dust mites take up residence in bedding, pillows and conventional carpets. The best treatment and solution for a person suffering from a dust mite and other seasonal allergies is to rid their home of dust. Sisal rugs are one of the best things you can do for a home suffering from allergies.

Sisal rugs are hypo-allergenic because they do not trap dust and dirt – they repel it. Sisal rugs may be used in a living room, as a kitchen sink floor mat or in virtually any room in your home. In order to clean a sisal rug and keep dust at a minimum, vacuum regularly or shake it out regularly and maintain dust-free floors surrounding the sisal rug.

If most of the people in your family suffer from allergies, it is advisable to remove all traditional carpet and replace it with hardwood, tile or another non-porous hard surface. Use sisal area rugs to decorate and add the comfort of carpet to your hard floors. Sisal rugs are not only hypo-allergenic; they are also extremely durable and can last a life time.

Sisal rugs are eco-friendly, made from 100 percent of sustainable materials. Use sisal rugs in your home to create a warm, earth-conscious environment. You’ll keep allergies to a minimum and make a great impression to your guests.

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The Sisal Rug Advantage

Thursday, August 17th, 2006

Looking for an area rug that’s easy to clean and durable? Try a Sisal area rug.

Made from the leaves and fibers of the sisal, it is one of the most easily cared for area rugs.

Sisal rugs are great for clearing the feet of dirt and grime. The fibers do not attract much dirt because they are naturally anti-static. Unlike synthetic fiber rugs where dirt can become trapped and difficult to remove, dirt in a sisal area rug is easily removed with the floor brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner.

Moreover, there’s no need to use a carpet cleaning company or expensive carpet cleaning equipment. Sisal area rugs are simple to clean using mild dishwashing detergent and water. To do this, take the rug outdoors. Dip a brush in a detergent solution to clean the entire surface, and rinse with a hose. Hang the rug up to dry in the sun.

But be sure it dries quickly and completely. Damp, natural fiber rugs will mildew and eventually disintegrate.

The sisal area rug’s natural beauty, durability and ease of cleaning make it a great addition to the home or office.

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The Roots of Sisal

Friday, June 23rd, 2006

Adapted from wikipedia.org

Sisal has been used for many generations to create rugs and carpets. Sisal is commonly called sisal hemp, although it is not really hemp at all: this name was just associated with other fibrous materials. Sisal received its name from the port in Yucatan from which it was shipped. The ancestry and exact geographical origin is unknown, but is now grown worldwide. Sisal is second only to cotton as the most widely grown agro-based fiber in the world due to its outstanding durability.

Sisal fibers can be separated into three grades. The lowest grade sisal is mainly used for paper, the middle grade for ropes and twines, and the highest grade for yarns and carpets. The sisal fibers have a strong affinity for dyes—which makes them very useful in the rug and carpet industry. This versatility allows sisal rugs to be made in a number of color modes. Additionally, sisal does not trap dust since it is static free, which makes sisal carpet very easy to clean. Regular vacuuming will maintain a sisal rug very nicely.

NaturalAreaRugs.com has a great collection of sisal rugs and carpets that exemplify the outstanding qualities of sisal fabric. Since we don’t use any synthetics in our sisal carpets, you receive the highest quality products.

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