A question we get commonly is how will any flooring affect indoor air quality in our home. Trust us, we get it: you spend a lot of time at home and the cleaner your air, the healthier your family will be. A lot of these conversations center on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Without further ado, let’s get into it.
What Are VOCs?
Volatile Organic Compounds are human-made chemical compounds and are used in the manufacturing of many products. Common places you’ll find VOCs in your home is with permanent markers, glues, cleaning products and more. And yes, there are VOCs in flooring as well.
How to Limit Exposure to VOCs With New Flooring
The best way to limit your exposure to VOCs when it comes to your flooring is to ventilate your home well after new flooring is installed. Whether it’s new carpet, hardwood, vinyl, or any other type of flooring, airing it out before we install and then ensuring each room is well ventilated after installation has a significant impact on air quality.
Additionally, there are flooring options that are designated low VOC, but most important is how well you ventilate your home in the days immediately after installation.
Limiting Allergens in Your Home
Looking at materials that are easy to clean and don’t capture allergens is the best way to maintain the best indoor air quality. Hardwood, stone, and tile are commonly the best for this.
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