Carpets and Floors (Subscribe)
Links
Can Carpet Make People Sick?
http://www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/hpguide.html#faq6
Discussion of this aspect of indoor pollution form the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Carpet Corporation of America
http://www.carpet-usa.com/faq.php
Includes FAQs about flooring and carpets.
Carpet.org
Presented by an online merchant sales site, this offers information on types of fiber, types of carpet, installation, maintenance and cleaning.
Carpetguru Says
http://carpetguru.com/scam.html
Information on scams in the carpet business and how to be a savy carpet shopper.
Floor Covering Inspector Directory
http://www.inspectors-experts.com/
Includes a comprehensive listing of independent flooring inspectors for hire.
Hardwood Information Center
http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/display_article.asp?mainid=9
Information and articles on hardwood flooring, including how-to and care tips, refinishing guidelines, quality checklists, and a wood species guide.c
HardwoodInstaller.com
http://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/
Floor types and manufacturers, what to expect when having work done, allergy and dust concerns. Installer locator, photo galleries, and reviews.
Hoover Consumer Guide to Carpet Cleaning
http://www.hoovercompany.com/ftp/cguide.pdf
Covering carpet care which also discusses features to look for in vacuum cleaners. [PDF Format]
Moisture and pH
Information pertaining to how moisture and pH effect concrete floors and floor coverings.
Professional Carpet Systems
Professional carpet cleaner locator and practical advice for maintaining carpet.
Rugman.com
http://www.rugman.com/Library/LibraryIndex.aspx
Includes information on Persian and Oriental rug history, techniques of construction, a guide to rug buying, maintenance suggestions and a glossary of terms.
Solutions to Problems with Wood Floors
http://www.woodfloordoctor.com
Expert advice, examples, and techniques for installation, maintenance, and repair of wood floors.
The Carpet Buyers Handbook
http://www.carpetbuyershandbook.com/
Includes spot removal, cleaning, buying wholesale, installation, warrantees, questions to ask, carpeting selection, and carpet allergies.
Toxic Carpeting
http://www.holisticmed.com/carpet/
Documentation on alleged toxic carpeting, nontoxic carpets, Dupont and Monsanto products such as the Stainmaster carpet.