Bamboo carpets

If you decide to change your carpet, but can not make the right choice, pay your attention to the bamboo product. This is a very unusual accessory that combines both natural and artificial components.

The fact is that it is made entirely from natural raw materials - bamboo pulp, but chemically. Therefore, bamboo carpet is called artificial, but by no means synthetic. Can say that he is the most natural of all artificial.

Bamboo - perennial. His homeland is East Asia, but in the modern world he continues to explore new spaces. This plant with the longest tree stalk of greenish color with a bunch of leaves and flowers at the top. It reaches 40 meters in height, it can add 2m in height per day.

This grass (he belongs to this family) easily resists the sun and moisture. The composition of its stems is silicon dioxide.This makes it so durable that its shoots can pierce a stone.

This plant is endowed with an antibacterial effect due to the substance of the bamboo ban, which does not collapse even when processing bamboo fiber. Due to the porous structure of the stem, this plant has excellent ventilation. Given these all the incredible properties of the carpet of it has a lot of positive qualities.

There are 2 options for creating bamboo carpets. At the same time, they turn out to be completely different in appearance, but retain all their properties.

Option 1 - a rug of rails, or a mat. Bamboo trunks are made slats. Sometimes they use compressed bamboo or its thin stems. These boards are polished to remove flaws in the production, to make them perfectly flat and smooth. It is important that the strips are the same length. Then they are fastened with threads so that there are no gaps between them, and around the perimeter they are trimmed with a cloth so that the slats are more firmly fixed. They impose on the fabric base, which must be rubberized. This is to ensure that the product does not slide on the floor. After that, they can be coated with varnish or stain.

These rugs are rectangular, square shape, as well as in the form of a polyhedron. They not only can be laid on the floor, but also decorate the walls with them. These board products are moisture resistant, so are ideal for a bathroom.

Option 2 - weaving outdoor accessory from bamboo yarn. It is produced in 2 ways:

• fiber manufacturing with the addition of enzymes - special enzymes. It does not use chemicals, that is, the process is completely natural, but expensive;
• chemical method: bamboo leaves and stalks are crushed, ground into a homogeneous mass. Then soaked in soda solution at a temperature of 25 ° C until until this mass is not formed cellulose. The soda is evaporated, the pulp is crushed and dried. To the resulting "cocktail" add another couple of compounds, passed through filters. Under the influence of acid, the belts passed through the filter turn into hardened fibers. This is the thread of yarn. This method is the most common and affordable.

Bamboo fiber mining is similar to viscose production.Because of this, it is also called bamboo silk. Bamboo rugs made from the method of weaving from yarn have a fleecy structure. And the pile can be:

• short: it is good to use in the corridor - the most passable place, since it needs less care;
• medium: well suited for a child's room;
• long: this product will perfectly fit into the interior of the bedroom. Requires increased attention and care.

Density can also be different. It depends on the frequency of the villi. The higher this figure, the clearer the picture is of the product.

Bamboo mats, like any thing, have their pros and cons. First, the good:

• antibacterial action: thanks to the substance of the bamboo bamboo, bacteria that fall on its surface die. Also there are never mites and other insects;
• hypoallergenic: bamboo carpet is 100% made from natural fiber, which will prevent the development of allergies;
• strength, durability;
• air permeability and heat insulation: due to the porous structure, the product is well ventilated, and at low temperature it is able to retain heat at a room temperature;
• environmental friendliness: bamboo in nature grows very quickly, so there is no need to stuff it with chemicals to accelerate its growth;
• hygroscopicity: well absorbs moisture with its increased content in the air, and with a lack of - gives;

• carpet products of this type for a long time retain their original appearance;
• reasonable price: when the bamboo trunk is cut down, its root system is not damaged. This allows the plant to recover quickly. Therefore, there is no shortage of bamboo raw materials. The exception is made by handicrafts, but here the price increases for the labor of the manufacturer;
• does not form a static voltage;
• unlike other artificial carpets, it is fire resistant;
• It has a beautiful natural shine.

And just one drawback: if you have chosen for your home a carpet with a long pile of high density, be prepared for the fact that it's pretty heavy and move it will not be easy.

In general, products made from natural fibers are quite capricious and require delicate care.But bamboo is an exception to the rule. According to consumer reviews, it is completely picky in service, it suits almost all types of cleaning. Due to its moisture resistance, bamboo carpets are not afraid of water, and a good air flow prevents large amounts of dust from accumulating. It is important to know that there are several types of cleaning:

• supportive: suitable for daily care. This is a collection of debris, dust with a vacuum cleaner, soft brush or even a broom;
• Intermediate: Used to update in the erased places. It is dry or wet foam;
• main: applied 1-2 times a year. Removes deep stains. It is carried out using a jet extraction, that is, using special machines or shampoo with a brush.

Mats and do not require special care. It is enough to wipe them with a damp cloth. Stick to all stages of cleaning, and you keep your rug its original appearance for a long time.

Bamboo carpet is a worthy choice for your home. With its many useful properties, it will serve you faithfully for many years, will become an indispensable part of your interior.

For information on how to weave a bamboo mat, see the following video.