Starlog: Vol. 1, № 3 (Carpet Air Quality: The Debate, The Myths, The Facts)


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Uncovering the Toxic Floor Covering Myths
By Harry Korrison, Howard's Rug Company

The impact of new carpet on the indoor environment has served as a hot news topic in recent years, with the media sometimes reporting sensational accounts of human suffering from so-called "toxic carpet fumes." Such stories are enough to make any property manager shudder. But is carpet toxicity really a legitimate concern?