added by
marsharebel to
FLOORING (5 days ago)
WOOL
Pros
* Hides soil
* Strong, elastic and resilient; great for heavy traffic
* Responds very well to cleaning, as moisture makes the fiber swell and release dirt
* Naturally flame retardant
* Neutralizes indoor air contaminants and does not reemit them
* Environmentally friendly
Cons
* High cost
* Prone to distortion by excess agitation
* Stains easily, due to its absorbency and ease of dyeing
* Very sensitive to chlorine bleach
Cost: About $5 to $24 per square foot, installed