5 Benefits to Having Rug Pads
1.)
Overtime, even the most durable rugs show signs of aging.
One
reason for the Rug Pads Protect Area Rugs decay is because
when there is no rug pad, the bottom of the rug rubs against
the hard flooring beneath it. With the addition of a rug
pad, that friction and wear and tear is slowed down, thus
extending the life of your rug.
2.)
Rug Pads Provide Extra Cushioning
Adding
a rug pad under any area rug will increase the comfort that
area rug provides. The rug pad adds another layer of
cushioning to make your walk across the rug even more
comforting. After all, most people purchase area rugs so
they don't have to walk on the hard floor. And now that same
walk can be even more soothing as your feet meet a softer
surface with each step.
3.)
Rug Pads Protect the Carpet Underneath
Replacing wall-to-wall carpet is expensive and very time
consuming. By placing a rug pad over the carpet and an area
rug on top of that, you will be able to keep your
wall-to-wall carpet in great shape and keep it clean. It's
much easier to pull up an area rug and rug pad to clean up
spills than wall-to-wall. Rug pads not only protect
wall-to-wall carpet, but they also protect hardwood flooring
and tiles. Replacing flooring is nothing short of expensive
but with the protection of a rug pad you will find that you
don't have the same need to replace it.
4.)
Rug Pads Aid in the Prevention of Bacteria, Odor, Mildew and
Mold Build Up
Another
great thing about rug pads is the fact that they help
prevent bacteria from building up in your home. Rug pads are
engineered to be odor, mold and mildew proof. This is an
extra bonus for those of us that are especially sensitive to
these types of bacteria and it's nice to know that the rug
pads in our home prevent bacteria even if we aren't
especially sensitive.
5.)
Rug Pads Reduce the Number of Falls and Slips
Rug
pads reduce slippage. The adhesive helps secure the rugs in
place and the rug pads help to prevent rugs from slipping
and causing trips and falls. Rug pads do a terrific job of
holding area rugs of any sort: seagrass, shag rugs, sisal
rugs, wool rugs, jute rugs, even bamboo rugs-any type of
area you can imagine, a rug pad can help secure.
Rug
pads come in all shapes and sizes and most can be sized with
a pair of household scissors. The benefits of rug pads far
exceed the inexpensive price of acquiring them as they are
very affordable.
By April Sandars |
