How Hardwood Flooring Can Be Beneficial To Those With Allergies

We all love the look and the feel of timber flooring, which is a natural material that is perfect for flooring, yet you may not be aware that timber flooring can help people who have allergies. When compared to carpet, timber flooring does not provide a haven for dirt and grime, while carpet does increase the number of allergens, which become trapped in the pile.

Here are just a few of the ways that wood flooring can reduce the risk of allergies.

• Hygiene – A solid timber floor is very easy to keep clean and we all know that dirt and grime attracts allergens. A thick pile carpet is the ideal breeding ground for pathogens and without regular deep cleaning, there is a risk of irritation for those who have an allergy. Timber, on the other hand, can be swept often and with a daily mop, you can be sure that nothing unhealthy remains on the floor.

• Prevents Air Pollution – There is a process that occurs with carpet called ‘off-gassing’, whereby carpet emits what are called ‘volatile organic compounds’, which can cause a dry throat and skin irritation. Carpet can emit these compounds for up to 5 years, which is another reason to choose wooden flooring.  It is common for a family with allergies to suddenly lose the irritation when they remove the carpet and replace it with timber.

• Removing Allergy Triggers – Most allergies are triggered by something and if anyone in your family does suffer from allergies, you need to take a good look at various elements and try to minimise the risks. Timber floors are very easy to clean and therefore do not accumulate pathogens or germs, which could make all the difference.

Other Benefits Of Timber Flooring

Timber flooring offers the homeowner several benefits, aside from providing a healthier environment and if cost is an issue, why not opt for engineered timber flooring? This product looks and feels just like solid timber flooring, yet the low cost makes it a very popular choice for homeowners. If you would like a quote for wooden flooring, visit Market Timbers in Melbourne and experience in their showroom a wide range of timber species in a real-life environment. If you live outside Australia, a quick search through Google should lead you to a leading supplier in your area.

You may never have considered that your carpets could be the cause of allergies and if a deep carpet clean doesn’t help, consider removing all your carpets and having timber flooring installed. Another favourite place for germs and pathogens to gather is in furniture upholstery, which should also be professionally cleaned to remove the pathogens.