Solid wood flooring recommended for health

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many families to spend much more time at home. According to the Quebec Wood Export Bureau (QWEB), many households do not realise how flooring affects health, and it has recommended wood flooring.

Clean floors are essential for keeping a family healthy and protecting them from viruses, and QWEB have recommended hardwood flooring as it reduces pollutants and allergens in the home. The smooth surface of wood means that it’s easy to sweep, scrub or vacuum to remove particles. Stains on the flooring can be removed with a microfibre mop, and quality wood flooring will have a polish or oil that prevents bacteria and moisture penetrating the wood.

QWEB’s mission is to develop overseas markets for wood products from the Quebec region. Its advice on wood flooring is designed to promote the sale of more wood flooring, but its claim that wood is hygienic is backed up by research. Sofa company SCS studied various floor coverings and concluded that wood is a healthy flooring as its solid surface doesn’t absorb dust and dirt.

There are cheaper floor coverings available, but they are not as long-lasting as solid wood. High-quality solid wood flooring can last over one hundred years. It is an eco-friendly material, recyclable and adds a natural look to any room.

Many people spending more time in their homes are thinking of installing new flooring. Solid wood flooring in Chester, Wrexham and North Wales homes is a great choice to protect household health.