Replacing your old floor with tile can dramatically improve your home décor, but that is not the only reason to choose tile for your home. Tile has important benefits that you cannot enjoy with other types of flooring. When you think about flooring, its effects on your health may not immediately come to mind. However, installing a new tile floor can have positive effects on your health in several notable ways. How does a new tile floor improve your health?
1- Cuts Down on Grime
Carpeting is a popular flooring option because of its relative affordability and soft texture, but the plush fibers that make it comfortable to walk on are problematic for your health. These fibers trap dust, dust mites, pet dander, and other unhealthy elements in them. While the vacuum can remove some of the grime, a considerable amount of filth remains lodged in the fibers. This means that the carpet grows increasingly dirty even if you vacuum it frequently. The grime in your carpet impacts air quality and contributes to respiratory symptoms. On the other hand, because tile is smooth and hard, the grime and allergens will not build up on tile if you clean it regularly.
2- Easy to Clean
Wood flooring requires special cleaning and care to avoid damaging the wood. Many products that you would use to clean tile, for example, will ruin a wood floor. Carpet needs to be vacuumed regularly and deep cleaned several times a year. Tile, however, is easy to clean. In fact, you only need to sweep or vacuum the tile to remove the loose debris. You can also mop the floor with your choice of a wide range of cleaning products for a deeper clean. In addition to store-bought cleaning products, you can clean your floor with household products, such as a solution of vinegar and water to sanitize your floor.
3- Removes Cracks and Fall Hazards
Everyone from toddlers learning how to walk to the elderly is subject to falling on uneven flooring. If your current flooring has problematic areas that can result in trip-and-fall accidents, be aware that you are subject to liability if a houseguest is injured. Bad falls result in potentially serious injuries to you and your family. When you install new tile in your home, the installation team will pull out the old, problematic flooring. They will level the surface to eliminate minor imperfections in your floors before installing the tile. The new surface will be flawlessly smooth and safe to walk on.
All of the surfaces in your home have the potential to impact your health, and this extends to the flooring. A new tile floor is safer to walk on than a cracked or uneven floor. It is easier to keep clean and will not accumulate filth over time. With a wide range of tile styles and colors to choose from, there is tile suitable for every décor. Now that you know the health benefits of installing new tile, take time to explore the options today.