| If you have no idea what sisal rugs and sisal | | | | Because of the natural fibers, a sisal floor |
| carpet are, then you're not alone. But interior | | | | covering will provide natural humidity in the area |
| designers are in on the secret of sisal, and so | | | | that it is used. Static to build up is uncommon with |
| should you. A sisal floor covering is | | | | sisal, or other natural fibers. In an office setting |
| environmentally friendly because of its sustainable | | | | with computers, this can be a terrific addition. |
| growth habits, and because it doesn't off gas, it | | | | Since there aren't any artificial colors used in sisal |
| can't pollute your home or office environment. | | | | floor coverings, you don't need to worry about |
| Sisal is a plant that is grown in semi-arid regions of | | | | the overall appearance fading. Any sunlight will only |
| the globe. The most common locations to grow | | | | help to subtly change the color. Items sitting on |
| sisal are Brazil and Africa, due to adequate | | | | sisal area rugs and carpets won't stain. |
| environment conditions. Sisal is a natural fiber that | | | | Caring for sisal flooring is quite simple as well. |
| is derived from the agave sisalana cactus plant. | | | | Although you should not introduce any moisture |
| The fibers, up to three feet long, can be | | | | to the floor, you can vacuum it regularly. |
| harvested by hand from the plant, and are | | | | Steaming the sisal is not recommended. If you |
| considered to be much stronger than jute or coir. | | | | should have a spill, cleaning sisal rugs with a small |
| This strength allows it to be a great material for | | | | bit of club soda should do the trick. Follow that up |
| carpeting and rugs. So what pros do you find with | | | | with a nice shot of hot air from a blowdryer or |
| sisal carpets? The pros of using sisal: | | | | fan to dry the area. |
| - durable | | | | Again, the introduction of moisture is not good for |
| - anti-static | | | | sisal rugs, so outdoor use is not recommended. |
| - non-toxic | | | | Moisture can build up in the rug and damage the |
| - colorfast | | | | overall integrity, as well as lead to mold. |
| - easy to clean | | | | The natural fibers may not be the most |
| - biodegradable | | | | comfortable surface for sitting, but your feet will |
| And the cons of sisal carpeting are: | | | | love the instant massage as you walk over the |
| - can not be used outdoors | | | | surface. If you still want to use sisal, then sisal |
| - is not comfortable for sitting on | | | | area rugs might be an option, having your guests |
| When choosing natural fibers, you are choosing to | | | | in chairs instead of directly on the floor. |
| provide a healthier environment for yourself and | | | | Sisal flooring is becoming a design element, as well |
| your family. Sisal rugs and carpets allow those | | | | as a sensible choice for a sustainable environment. |
| prone to allergies a lessened chance of sneezing | | | | Many retailers will send you a sample of the |
| and other reactions. And since they are not | | | | material so that you can be sure that it meets |
| produced with carcinogenic chemicals and | | | | your needs, but with all that has been described, |
| materials, you don't have to worry about | | | | you're sure to look into sisal rugs and carpeting. |
| exposing your family and friends. | | | | |