Looking after the interiors of your home is important to keep everything in good condition for as long as possible. You most likely look after an array of gadgets at home, so the same can be applied to your furniture as well. This will be particularly important if you have recently done any renovation works and want to maintain its longevity.

One of the areas in your home that will get used a lot is your flooring. Yourself and your family members are going to be walking around the house each day, so overtime surfaces can wear down and require regular cleaning to maintain in good condition.

How To Look After The Floors In Your Home

Carpet Flooring

This is a very common type of flooring as it feels soft and cosy under your feet in the winter months and is good at retaining heat. Hoovering is the best way to get rid of any dirt and dust particles. A significant advantage is that by trapping the dust particles it actually provides a better environment for those with allergies. The German Asthma foundation discovered that the indoor air will in actuality be a lot cleaner compared to a non carpet surface where the dust would be circulating around the room.
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Things you need to be cautious of spilling though are red wine, chocolate, beer, coffee, blood, nail polish, and bleach as these are notoriously difficult to remove. 
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Hardwood Floors

One of the more expensive types of flooring and perhaps one that should be treated with care is hardwood. Any form of moisture is quite damaging to this surface as it can easily be absorbed into the wood. So taking care not to walk on this surface with wet shoes is a must.

It’s more delicate surface means it can be prone to scratches from any sharp objects so you will want to check your stereo setup to ensure you protect floors from speaker stand damage. It would be a shame to spend all that money on a lovely new floor, only for it to be scratched.

Ceramic Tiled Floors

This type of flooring is usually resilient against any water spillages or accumulation of dust and dirt, which is why it is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. There are two types of tiled flooring, one with a glazed coating and one without. If you have an unglazed coating then it will be necessary to clean this more often as dirt can cling onto the surface and moisture can seep into the grout, which over time becomes more difficult to clean. 

Laminate Flooring

Another example of a tough and durable flooring is laminate. It is useful to use in rooms where you do not need to worry about damage from moisture. It is much more environmentally-friendly compared to hardwood, and provides a better resistance to any dirt or scratches. It is also very easy to clean, which is ideal if anyone walks in with any muddy shoes from outdoors. 

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