Wood flooring has a great story to tell from both a macro-and micro-environmental perspective.  That is, wood flooring is good, not only for the environment in the big picture, but also for the interior environment of customers’ homes, and that is something health conscious customers should be aware of.

“One of the often untold stories about wood flooring is that because it does not collect dust and allergens, many health professionals say that wood flooring is a good choice for homes where one or more inhabitants suffer from allergies,” says Ed Korczak, CEO and executive director of the National Wood Flooring Association.

In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that 50 million Americans suffer from some form of allergies and 20 million suffer from asthma.  The National Center for Healthy Housing (www.centerforhealthyhousing.org) and other recommend hard surface floors such as hardwood to help eliminate dust, animal dander, microorganisms and other potential allergens in the home.

It is our opinion that the maintenance of hard surface flooring is extremely important to the health of individuals who suffer from asthma and allergies.  If dust and dander are allowed to accumulate and swirl around in the air, then any hard surface flooring benefits are voided.  A daily routine that picks up and removes this material will prove to be more effective.