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Carpets can be a major source of pollution in the home. They typically contain hundreds of chemicals in their fiber-bonding materials, dyes, backing glues, latex binders, fungicides, and fire-retardant and stain-resistant treatments, including the infamous VOCs (volatile organic compounds)—a group of chemicals that readily release vapors at room temperature. These, which include recognized carcinogens like formaldehyde and benzene, can outgas for weeks or even years after installation and have been
