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Advice on replacing car mats with ecofriendly material

QUESTION:

I would like to replace my carpet mats in my car with a non-carpet material. Could you please advise what material would be best for this with the least out-gassing? I cannot find anything on this subject online. I have purchased natural rubber pillows and rug grippers, but there is nothing available for cars.

Thank you!

POSTED BY C :: ARIZONA USA :: 09/23/2008 9:43 AM

DEBRA'S ANSWER:

Readers, any ideas?

Debra :-)

COMMENTS:

Untreated wool carpet would be better than regular synthetic carpet. Linoleum could be washed but wouldn't do much for mud and slush. What about coca door mats?

POSTED BY LAURA :: MAINE USA :: 09/30/2008 10:02 AM

Astrofoil, it is cheap, just cut it to size and shape ,should last 4 -6 months

POSTED BY RICHARD CONRAD :: HAWAII USA :: 10/06/2008 9:19 AM

I've used the woven "Amish made" throw rugs in my vehicles. They are cotton & can be thrown in the washer when soiled.

POSTED BY CEVAA :: PENNSYLVANIA USA :: 10/06/2008 1:40 PM

Astrofoil works great for this. It has no odor after being outgassed for one day, can be cut to shape, is waterproof, and can be taken out and wiped off. It will last for a few months or longer, but is cheap.

POSTED BY RICHARD CONRAD :: CONRADBIOLOGIC :: WWW.CONRADBIOLOGIC.COM :: HAWAII USA :: 10/06/2008 1:50 PM

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