

We tend to recommend it for areas of your house that aren't very wide, but it makes a good option for any part of your house where you want a neutral color and 100% natural materials in your flooring but don't want the higher price of a natural hardwood floor. It can be ecologically friendly if grown and harvested property, it is available in a variety of species and neutral colors that goes good with most décor, and it is easy to take care of. If you're considering seagrass carpeting, you probably like the idea of having an attractive carpet that uses 100% natural fiber. If you vacuum regularly and clean up spills and accidents as quickly as possible, you should not have a problem with bacteria and allergens on a seagrass floor.

The same qualities that make seagrass capable of resisting clinging dirt and debris make it possible to more easily sweep up dust, pet fur and grime that might work its way down into the carpet and provide fodder for bacterial growths. Seagrass has some mild antibacterial properties and doesn't collect allergens If it needs a good deep cleaning, use a dry cleaning method instead of wet shampooing or steam cleaning it because the moisture can damage the seagrass. If not, use a mild soap and a slightly damp rag to clean up the spill as much as possible. Spills and stains should naturally be removed as soon as possible to avoid staining, discoloration and possible permanent damage to the seagrass.Ĭommon causes of stains like red wine can be more easily removed with club soda if you can get to it right away. While it's often advertised as being water-resistant, keep in mind that it's still an organic flooring material that can deteriorate if liquid and moisture problems are neglected. The hard fibers of seagrass make it difficult for dirt and debris to cling to the rug or carpet, so it's pretty easy to sweep up.
