The concern and issue of carpet being safe, that is, free from aggravating influences that are harmful to health, is an issue that continues to warrant our attention. Since the news story several years ago that tried to peg the blame on carpet for killing mice in a test environment that was skewed from the start, carpet has had to fight off the belief by many that it is unsafe.

   One of the arguments that continue to fester is that of carpet aggravating asthma and allergies. The following information will hopefully help dispel any concerns your customers may have about three pervasive myths about carpet.

   For more information on these subjects you can go to the Carpet and Rug Institute website, www.carpet-rug.org learn more about this subject matter and what the carpet industry has done about it. One thing you’ll find is that the carpet industry is a model for other industries relative to assuring its products are safe, free from harm to consumers and for being socially and environmentally responsible.