kitchen hearth

Hearths, commonly called fireplaces, are an integral part of the modern home. However, any fireplace owner would understand that along with style and warmth, a fireplace also adds some safety hazards to our homes. In some cases, flying embers and sparks could lead to burns if they get in contact with inflammable objects. Flying embers can do some damage to the surrounding area of your hearth. Keeping in mind these factors, interior decorators have designed a special rug for firesides in contemporary homes.
Hearth Rugs Prioritize Safety
A hearth rug is made from flame retardant materials that form a fire resistive perimeter around the fireside. The yesteryear version of a fireside rug was made of wool that used to insulate the floor from embers with partial damage to itself, therefore needing to be replaced with time. The present day version is made of incombustible fabrics which work on the self-extinguishing mechanism. Embers that fall on the rug combust by themselves without burning the fiber, leaving behind only clinkers and ash. This gives a hearth rug a long life. Maintenance required is limited to brushing to remove the collected ash overtime.