1. Educational kids' area rugs are
perfect for schools, churches, doctor's offices, and playrooms.
Instantly, a play-and-learn center is created with rugs that teach
letters, shapes, colors, numbers, measurements, time, and other early
childhood functions.
2. Contemporary kids' area rugs brighten rooms with simple designs
and bold colors, while personalizing your child's space. Kid space is
naturally messy, so look for stain-resistant polypropylene fabrics that
are easy to maintain.
3. Pick an area rug pattern that is bright, cheerful, and versatile
enough to coordinate with changing styles. Remember that what is a
kid's favorite today may be history tomorrow.
4. Select kids' area rugs that are interactive and
activity-oriented. Street designs that interact with toy cars, game
boards like chess and checkers, and sport field and court designs
provide hours of fun for children.
5. Chemicals can have adverse effects on children; detox your
child's room by removing carpets that contain formaldehyde, BPDE, and
fibers that trap toxic particles. Use kids' area rugs made of natural
materials over hardwood floors to launch your battle against dangerous
chemicals.
6. Select a kids' area rug with a low pile for easier cleaning.
Low-pile carpets are more durable, and piles less than 1/3 inch high
clean thoroughly with a vacuum.
7. Never use detergents, ammonia, bleach, or household cleaners on
kids' area rugs. Dry extraction with an absorbent compound saturated
with detergents and solvents can be brushed into rug fibers and removed
by vacuuming.
8. Look for these features in kids' area rugs: durability,
antistatic protection, stain protection, soil protection, high fiber
density, and Class I flammability rating. Rugs with nylon pile are not
easily crushed under active feet, and their serged edges do not unravel
or fray.
9. Are you renting a home or apartment and doomed to live with
boring white walls? Kids' area rugs used on floors and walls are the
color alternative to paint, stenciling, and wallpaper.
10. Bold, bright, contrasting rug colors create a focal point; large
area rugs with edges that meet all pieces of furniture define the
furnishings; rugs that copy the room's dominant color enhance. Area
rugs for young children should draw focus, while rugs for older
children might define and enhance the room.
