http://app.sympozeum.com Mike Dennis, publicist for Natural Area Rugs, posts about the inner workings of Natural Area Rugs, a national leader in natural area flooring. Topics include business strategies, new products, and information on natural rug materials including sisal, seagrass, jute, bamboo, and wool. en-us Copyright 2006 Natural Area Rugs - Sisal http://app.sympozeum.com/ Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:32:10 CST 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. Morover, 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. http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/The_Sisal_Rug_Advantage.php http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/The_Sisal_Rug_Advantage.php support@zunch.com (Mike Dennis) Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:02:00 CST Sisal 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. http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/The_Roots_of_Sisal.php http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/The_Roots_of_Sisal.php info@naturalhomerugs.com (Mike Dennis) Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:06:00 CST Sisal Sisal has been used for centuries to make quality rugs and it’s now becoming very popular again as environmental awareness is increasingly becoming a priority. Natural Area Rugs believes very strongly in environmentally friendly products and continues to be one of the leading distributors of all natural flooring. Unlike other chemical-ridden synthetic products, sisal rugs deliver flooring satisfaction. The natural sisal threads can be used to create many different designs and can even be easily dyed. The resulting texture of sisal carpets leaves no wonder as to why the fiber has been used for so many generations.   Sisal comes from agave sisalana, a plant which can be found growing in drier climates. Ancient Egyptians used sisal to make many different fabrics. The actual fibers that are used to make sisal are found within the leaves. They are found in bundles that provide the plant’s rigidity. This gives sisal added durability over other natural fibers. Natural Area Rugs specializes in sisal carpets.   Interior designers use sisal because of its adaptability. Natural Area Rugs works with many prestigious designers and fashion companies to provide quality rugs and carpets at unheard of prices. The “natural” look is very popular right now and will continue to lay the foundation for future decorating schemes. http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/Sisal_A_Staple_.php http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/Sisal_A_Staple_.php info@naturalhomerugs.com (Mike Dennis) Thu, 09 Mar 2006 16:31:00 CST Sisal