If you or anyone else in your household suffers with allergies, whether seasonal or all year round, you’ll know just how irritating they can be. The constant itchy eyes, stuffy nose and scratchy throat are enough to put even the most cheerful of us in a bad mood. Whether the allergies are caused by pollen, dust or animal dander, however, you’ll be pleased to know simply changing your flooring to a brand such as Aqua Step flooring could help with the symptoms.

Household dust, animal dander from pets and pollen are some of the most common allergies in the UK. The traditional carpet floor coverings of British homes are not a good choice for those with allergies, as the carpet pile tends to trap dust and other allergens, and even rigorous vacuuming can’t get everything out. Hard, smooth floor coverings, however, such as wood, tiles or laminates, are much better for allergy sufferers. Vacuuming is able to pick up more of the allergens, and a quick wipe with a damp cloth or mop will take care of the rest.

The problem with wood flooring and traditional laminates is that they do not cope well with water. While the occasional gentle wipe with a wrung-out cloth might not do any harm, constant mopping or cleaning might damage the flooring. Tiles are obviously water-resistant, provided they’ve been properly installed and sealed, but they are expensive and cold to the touch and you might not want them throughout your home. Luckily, there are alternatives, such as Aqua Step flooring. These modern laminates are designed to be water-resistant – meaning they can even be used in kitchens and bathrooms, where traditional laminates or wooden floors can’t be installed – but are also attractive enough to use in every room of the home.

Water-resistant laminates like Aqua Step flooring are particularly suited to the homes of allergy sufferers, as they are more than capable of withstanding frequent cleaning and mopping. For particularly irritating allergies or at bad times of year – for example, during spring or summer if you are a hay-fever sufferer – it’s easy to simply mop or wipe the floor every day to remove allergens.

If you’d like to learn more about Aqua Step flooring or any of our other products, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team.