Allergens: Hard Surface Flooring

Although a few people argue that removing carpets is not wise, since they trap large quantities of dust that would, otherwise, be circulating freely in the air, experts in general advise hard-surface flooring as a healthier alternative. A simple cleaning routine will ensure dust does not accumulate.

If you decide to retain the comfort factor and have a fitted carpet in the living or family rooms, then still consider taking carpets and non-washable rugs out of children's bedrooms, since children spend so much time sleeping or playing in their rooms.

Choice of materials
There are several choices of hard-surface flooring available, including hardwood, linoleum, vinyl, and ceramic tiles.

Ceramic tiles are particularly suitable for the "wet" rooms of the home - the kitchen and bathroom - while linoleum and vinyl flooring, which is available in an extremely wide range of colours and designs, can be installed successfully in any room. If linoleum or vinyl is used in bathrooms and kitchens, however, you will have to wipe up any water spills quickly to stop moisture working its way underneath the material. Cork is another option, but there is the possibility of it becoming colonized by mites. This is less likely if sealed cork is used.



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