Why Wood or Tile Floors Is Healthier Than Carpeting
I recently had the experience to replace old worn out carpeting with wooden floors. I knew this was a much healthier alternative than replacing carpeting but until I saw the reason with my own eyes, the reason finally sunk in. I didn’t need my eyes to see the floor underneath in dirt, but the smell hit me in the nose big time.
When you have carpeting, it gets dirty and dusty. It gets covered with animal hair. It gets wet from spilled drinks. All we can do with the carpeting is vacuum it. Then periodically once a year or whenever you feel your carpeting is an eyesore you can hire a professional to come in and steam clean it or do it yourself.
With wooden or tile floors immediately I knew the difference. The floors do require more maintenance especially if you have pets, but the floors are definitely cleaner.
They can be dry moped daily or whenever and wet mopped once a week. In this way, the dirt and dust will disappear
When you remove your carpeting take a whiff of the odor which is reeking from the padding. Look at all the dust and dirt which has collected underneath the carpeting after being on the floor for years.
If you have members of your family with asthma, allergies or upper respiratory problems wood floors which require no glue is the answer.
I will say when you have a wood or tile floor it is recommended for you to wear shoes at all times. It is better for your legs, feet and your whole body.
Even with padding underneath the flooring it is still hard. It is a small adjustment to make wearing shoes when you are not used to them in your home.
Thank you for reading my article. Please feel free to read any of my numerous articles on many different subjects.
Copyright Linda E. Meckler 2007 updated 2013, updated 2017
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