If you're looking for a hypoallergenic flooring option, Distinctive Flooring has a great choice. Not only is it durable and easy to clean, but it also doesn't absorb dust and allergens like carpet does. Plus, a professional installer can make sure your floors are installed correctly and look their best.
What is hypoallergenic flooring?
If you or someone in your family suffers from allergies, you may be looking for hypoallergenic flooring. This type of flooring is designed to reduce the number of allergens in the air, making it a safer and healthier option for your home.
There are a few different types of hypoallergenic flooring on the market, but professional installers will be able to help you choose the right option for your home. They will also be able to install your new flooring properly, ensuring that it is effective at reducing allergens.
What are the best types of hypoallergenic flooring?
The EPA reports that more and more Americans are becoming allergic to outdoor allergens such as pollen, mold, and animal dander. These allergies can make life difficult and less enjoyable.
Here are the best types of hypoallergenic flooring
1. Hardwood flooring
Not only does hardwood flooring look fantastic, but it also decreases the levels of allergens and pollen in your home. With easy cleaning regiments, you can say goodbye to dust and hello to shiny floors that help people with allergies breathe a little better.
Hardwood flooring is created with fewer chemicals than other types of flooring. If you want to further promote indoor air quality, don't use finishes or solvents that contain VOCs.
2. Natural Stone Flooring
One of the many benefits of natural stone flooring is that it is hypoallergenic. This makes it an ideal choice for homes with family members who suffer from allergies or asthma.
Natural stone floors are not only hypoallergenic but they are also easy to clean and maintain. They are also durable and can last for many years with proper care.
If you are considering natural stone or glazed tiles flooring for your home, be sure to hire a professional installer who has experience installing this type of flooring. This will ensure that your floors are installed correctly and will last for many years to come.
3. Carpeting made of natural fibers, such as wool or cotton.
Carpet is one of the worst options for those who are sensitive to allergies. However, if you must have carpeting in your house, there are certain viable alternatives available.
Carpets made of natural fibers are far less likely to cause allergic reactions than carpets constructed from synthetic materials. Carpets produced from natural fibers can, however, irritate allergies and should be avoided if you have them.
Although wool usually makes a lovely, cozy carpet, it's important to remember that even natural fibers can hold onto dust, allergens, and tiny pests. To keep your home clean, vacuum regularly with a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner. You should also plan on deep-cleaning your carpets at least once or twice per year.
4. Linoleum Flooring
Some types of smooth flooring, like vinyl, often release hazardous fumes because they are made with petrochemical solvents and other plasticizers. However, linoleum is much safer since it uses all-natural materials such as jute and linseed oil instead.
Linoleum flooring doesn't have VOC emissions and is also resistant to allergens and dust because of its anti-static properties. This means that there are fewer irritants in your home environment overall.
If you are looking for hypoallergenic flooring, contact us here at Distinctive Flooring today. We will be able to help you choose the right option for your home and ensure that it is installed properly.
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