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- Can Carpet Make People Sick? - Discussion of this aspect of indoor pollution form the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/hpguide.html#faq6
- Carpet Selection - Discusses carpet cost, installation and measuring, along with labels and special considerations for carpet buyers.
www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/homefurnish/heg231.htm
- Carpet Selection: Construction and Texture - Carpet construction methods of weaving, tufting, needlepunching, flocking and knitting are covered, as are options on carpet texture.
www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/homefurnish/g1316.htm
- Carpet.org - Presented by an online merchant sales site, this offers information on types of fiber, types of carpet, installation, maintenance and cleaning.
www.carpet.org
- Carpetguru Says - Information on scams in the carpet business and how to be a savy carpet shopper.
carpetguru.com/scam.html
- Hardwood Information Center - Information and articles on hardwood flooring, including how-to and care tips, refinishing guidelines, quality checklists, and a wood species guide.c
www.hardwoodinfo.com/display_article.asp?mainid=9
- Hoover Consumer Guide to Carpet Cleaning - Covering carpet care which also discusses features to look for in vacuum cleaners. [PDF Format]
www.hoovercompany.com/ftp/cguide.pdf
- Rug and Carpet Fibers: Selection and Care - Describes types of fibers and construction characteristics. Offers tips and advice for selecting and caring for carpets and ruges.
www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/homefurnish/g1222.htm
- Rug Selection and Use - Covers rug types and styles, as well as cost and consumer considerations.
www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/homefurnish/g1317.htm
- The Carpet Buyers Handbook - Includes spot removal, cleaning, buying wholesale, installation, warrantees, questions to ask, carpeting selection, and carpet allergies.
www.carpetbuyershandbook.com
- Toxic Carpeting - Documentation on alleged toxic carpeting, nontoxic carpets, Dupont and Monsanto products such as the Stainmaster carpet.
www.holisticmed.com/carpet
- Wood Floor Doctor.com - Tips and advice on hardwood floors, from a commercial sales site.
www.woodfloordoctor.com
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