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do you have allergies?
- Ask any allergist in the country which type of covering they would prefer their patients put on their floors and the answer is probably the same — anything but carpet. That’s because carpet’s fibers are ideal magnets for some of America’s most common allergens, especially dust, pet dander and mold.
- A recent study by the American Society of Microbiology concluded that carpeting found in most households is more likely to release mold spores into the air than any other flooring surface. During the research testing, the highest measured mold counts came after vacuuming residential cut-pile carpet.
- For the millions of Americans who suffer from chronic allergies each year, this research points to hard surfacing as the optimum choice for their floor covering needs. Tile, as a hypoallergenic material, fits the description perfectly. It’s waterproof and doesn’t absorb dust, fumes, smoke or other allergy-inducing elements.
- Ceramic tile is made from all-natural materials, making it one of the best flooring choices for a homeowner who wants to reduce the amount of allergens in his or her home and support environmentally friendly products.
