Your Home Has a Toxic Burden Too (And Your Rug Is Part of It)
De Sandy Wong
Your body has a limited capacity to process what it's exposed to. Here's how a rug factors into your home's total toxic burden, and where to actually start reducing it.
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Do Rugs Off-Gas? What VOCs in Rugs Actually Mean
De Sandy Wong
Some do. Synthetic rugs made from polyester, nylon, or polypropylene can release VOCs into your home's air, strongest in the first few weeks. Rugs made from natural, untreated fibers like...
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Best Non-Toxic Rugs for a Nursery: What to Look For (From a Mom of Three)
De Sandy Wong
The best non-toxic nursery rug is made from natural fibers like organic cotton or wool, carries a real certification like GOTS or OEKO-TEX, and has no plastic backing or added...
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Are Washable Rugs Non-Toxic? What "Washable" Actually Tells You
De Sandy Wong
Not automatically. “Washable” describes how you clean a rug, not what it's made of. Most washable rugs are polyester or other synthetics. A washable rug is only non-toxic when it's...
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Is Ruggable Non-Toxic? An Honest Answer From Someone Who Sells Washable Rugs
De Sandy Wong
Ruggable rugs are made from 100% polyester with a polyurethane water-resistant coating, and a backing of recycled polyester and thermoplastic rubber — which makes them synthetic, petroleum-based rugs. They're convenient,...
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What Is a GOTS-Certified Rug? (And Why It's the Gold Standard for Clean)
De Sandy Wong
A GOTS-certified rug is made under the Global Organic Textile Standard, the strictest organic certification in textiles: at least 95% certified organic fibers, with every step from farm to finished...
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What's Lurking in Your Rug? Unveiling Hidden Dangers and Safer Alternatives
De Sandy Wong
As new parents, we're constantly striving to create a healthy home environment. But what if I told you that something as seemingly harmless as your rug could be putting your...
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Tuft Love: World’s First GOTS & GoodWeave Certified Washable Rug
De Sandy Wong
Ready to love your floors and feel good about it? Rugs by Roo is rolling out Tuft Love, our first-ever line of super-soft, eco-friendly rugs, and we’re launching it with...
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Synthetic Materials and Your Pets
De Jennifer Liong
When it comes to our pets, we have a strong sense of responsibility to keep them safe, happy, and healthy, just like we do for children. However, corporations, even our...
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Are Humidifiers Only Adding Moisture To Your Homes Air?
De Jennifer Liong
Author: Jaclyn Howden. Humidifiers are a product that consumers have been told to buy if you have a variety of symptoms or irritations that the dry winter air causes. Unfortunately,...
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How Toxic Are Synthetic Rugs To Us And The Environment?
De Jennifer Liong
This blog is only a fraction of the research and potential threats that microplastics present to our health. There are around 13,000 chemicals that are used when producing plastic. 3,200...
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6 TOP Interior Design Tips for 2024: Embracing Modern and Kid - Friendly Design
De Jennifer Liong
Creating a home that includes modern aesthetics while making sure it is also kid-friendly and functional could be a challenge. On top of that, we are also adding the eco -...
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Transitioning to Fall: Eight Tips to transition from Summer to Fall
De Jennifer Liong
I walked my dog along the Don Valley trail this morning and with the changing colour leaves fell on the ground, I am feeling ready to bid farewell to summer...
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