Spring is here and that means two things: it is a great time to redecorate and allergies are in full swing.
While spring is a gorgeous time of year for new beginnings and productivity, it also brings with it waves of pollen. This can drive people with allergies up the wall. Sometimes it can feel as if there is no respite from the constant sniffling and sneezing that comes with the warmer weather. Fortunately though, there are a few things you can do to ensure your home is an allergy-free sanctuary.
Here are the best options for flooring that is asthma and allergy friendly. Keep these in mind if you are redecorating your home on the Sunshine Coast or Brisbane this spring.
Carpet Options
Your first instinct to avoid allergens may be to steer clear of carpet all together. Generally they can be known to trap dust and particles in their fibres, so not considered a great allergy reducing flooring choice. This duct could be destined to itch your nose forever more, but it is not necessary true.
There are some low allergy carpet flooring options that are sneeze and sniffle friendly. Did you know for example that wool carpet is actually hypoallergenic. It is the best carpet option for those with allergies.
If you still want the perks of carpet in your home without the dusty drawbacks, then we recommend choosing wool. Our full range of carpet is viewable here.
Watch this video for our top tips on choosing the right carpet for your home, or read the full blog post here.
The Go-To: Timber Flooring
The go-to allergy friendly option for flooring has always been timber flooring. It doesn’t trap dust or dirt, so it won’t play host to any of the nasty particles that keep you sneezing.
As long as you keep your timber floors clean with regular mopping and sweeping, your floors will be an allergy-free haven. Another great option is bamboo flooring, which is a hypoallergenic material.
Vinyl and Laminate Flooring
Vinyl and laminate are both hard flooring options that are easy on the allergies. All you need to do is make sure they stay clean and tidy without any dust gathering in the corners. This is fortunately easy to do with this type of flooring. Allergy friendly vinyl and laminate are much tougher than timber floors. That means you won’t experience as much wear and tear with regular cleaning and foot traffic.
Hybrid Flooring
Hybrid floors take all the perks of timber, laminate, and vinyl flooring and combine them into one super-floor that is perfect for those with allergies or asthma. You can get a gorgeous timber look while keeping your floors easy to clean and as durable as laminate or vinyl flooring.
If you have allergies but don’t want to sacrifice the style of gorgeous hardwood floors for something easier to clean, this is your best bet. Care for hybrid floors is as easy as for laminate or vinyl and the wear and tear is much less than on timber flooring.
Whether you are looking for vinyl, laminate, hybrid or timber flooring on the Sunshine Coast, we’re the people to get the job done for you. Just pop into our warehouse and chat to our flooring specialists to find the best allergy-friendly floor option for your home!