[VAC] Re: Carpet check out polypropalene

[Carol and Oliver Filippi]

Bob,   Check out polypropylene fiber carpet. In recent years they have been able to produce a carpet with the feel of a good wool or nylon, but with amazing properties.   First, the color is an integral part of the plastic fiber, so it won't fade.   Second, polypropylene is darn near inert, so to clean it you can wash it or even spray on chlorine bleach (to remove animal stains, vomit, or any other obnoxious stain).  Clorox doesn't bother it!   Maintenance wise, no other carpet fiber can touch it.   I know this sounds like a blah institutional style material, as exciting as a soggy dish rag, but not so. The colors and styles available are very contemporary. You would never guess that this is the same fiber used to make that shiny yellow rope. Your friends will have a fit when you go to clean it with chlorine bleach.   Oliver Filippi 25' Tradewind ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Kiger To: Multiple recipients of VACList Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 8:47 AM Subject: [VAC] Re: Carpet I'm with you on keeping the linoleum floor and area rugs.  Matter of fact I'm in the market today for some attractive rugs.  Need a runner and then a 4x6 area rug for the front.  Would like them to match and carry through the teal/blue stock motif. Any pointers. Bob http://mrminimalcom At 11:20 AM 6/14/01 -0400, you wrote: I got rid of carpet for several reasons.  The main one is that it is easier to clean hard flooring, just sweep it out.  I like to boondock so vacuum is out.Vaccum cleaner takes up space and electrical energy.  I use some small area rugs for warmth if I need it, these can be taken outside and swept off as well. Sanitation was another.  I didn't want to think about what was living in that old carpet. Third was I like the look of the tile, it is similar to what was in my trailer when it was new. Cork would be my second choice, feels nice underfoot, warmer than tile but pricier. Just Plain Polly 1964 Globe Trotter Colorado WBCCI 7113