Medical professionals across the country are united in their findings that hardwood floors
are helping asthmatics and respiratory sensitive individuals live healthier lives. In fact,
it's suggested that just about everyone derives some form of health benefit from living in
a hardwood environment.
The underlying issue is the amount of dust, dirt and bacteria that carpets retain. Hardwood floors trap far less pollen, mites and mold. They don't harbor animal dander and dust and clean up quicker and more effectively than carpeting.
An estimated 60-70 million North Americans suffer from just tiny amounts of house dust
setting off symptoms ranging from itchy eyes, sneezing, rash, breathing difficulty and sinus
trouble because of trapped pollens and molds in their fibers. Even frequent vacuuming will
not eliminate those microscopic monsters but natural hardwood floors allow you to reduce those
allergens while your rooms remain warm, inviting and germ reduced.