Healthy Living


 

Do you have bad allergies?

 
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We can help out with that too!

Testing by leading allergists shows that wood flooring provides homes with a substantially healthier environment then homes with other types of flooring.  The National Wood Flooring Association in Chesterfield, MO. believes hardwood flooring is especially beneficial for individuals with asthma and other respiratory problems. Bacteria, dust and dirt do not become embedded in wood flooring as they do in carpeting. Hardwood floors trap far less pollen, mites and mold than many flooring alternatives, and they do not harbor animal dander.  

Indoor-air quality is one of the country's top health threats, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An estimated 60-70 million 
Americans are affected by house dust which can cause itchy eyes, sneezing, rashes, breathing difficulty and sinus trouble because of pollen and mold that becomes trapped in carpets, upholstery and curtains.  Not even frequent vacuuming will eliminate those microscopic troublemakers.  

Hardwood floors can be cleaned more thoroughly than carpeting and they have a very durable surface that is easy to maintain.  When properly cared for, hardwood floors are extremely resistant to mildew and other types of problems associated with carpeting.