Replacing Carpet With Hardwood Flooring
If you are thinking about ripping up your existing carpet due to the aging look, why not choose wood flooring?
Wood flooring is highly purchased more than ever before. Many are sick and tired of the carpet which holds dirt and allergens even if you vacuum every day. Wood flooring is easier to some to clean and take care of and you don’t have to worry about staining the carpet and having them professionally cleaned every few months or so. In the long run it will save you money. Many hardwood flooring materials are very environmentally friendly due to them using as much recycled wood as possible to create their materials. So hey, it’s a new way to be eco friendly! Can’t beat that!
The EPA confirms that wood flooring is highly recommended for families which suffer from allergies. The carpet will just hold the dander, pollen, and other dust mites which will keep our allergies acting up year round. With wood flooring you won’t have to worry about all those dust bunnies which will imbed themselves in carpet. The wood flooring is a savior for the allergen suffers.
EPA has also confirmed that if you are treating outside of your home with any type of pesticide and then entering the home with the same shoes on, you’re bringing in those harmful toxins and imbedding them into the carpet. You know how carpet soaks up liquids when they are spilled, just imagine how it is when toxins are brought into the mix. Not good!
Many are scared that switching from carpet to wood flooring is going to be more of a task to keep up the cleanliness. In fact it is quite simpler to clean wooden floors rather than carpets. You will just need to sweep and vacuum periodically to clear any products which have been left on the floor. Once in awhile it is a great idea to treat your wooden floors with a polish or moisturizer to make sure the wood is kept at the proper moisture level.
Another way to keep your wood looking new in the home is adding area rugs to the most trafficked areas of the home. This may mean the front entry way, kitchen, dining room, and living room. This will also give you a bit of softness under your feet as you walk.
After you’ve completed your transformation from carpet to hardwood floors you’ll ask yourself why you’ve waited so long for this! Enjoy!
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