Carpet for asthma sufferers

Carpet for asthma sufferers – this has long been a bone of contention.  Thankfully, the scaremongering of days gone by has ceased.  That said, we cannot get away from the fact that the message has stuck with some.  There is still a misconception that for those with asthma, carpet should be avoided.  We as an organisation, and as an industry, have long been guarded and defensive about the contribution carpet can make to indoor air quality.  But is it time to get on the front foot? In January the Daily Mail ran a piece entitled ‘Could the air in your home be killing you’?  The text was factually accurate and drew attention to the potential effects on health from airborne toxic chemical pollutants that are not dispersed because of inadequate ventilation in UK homes.

Increasingly, however, research is producing evidence that carpet, rather than being hazardous, has distinct health benefits.  The three dimensional construction of a carpet is such that many airborne pollutants, which need to be breathed in to cause harm, become collected in the pile of a carpet, until removed by routine vacuum cleaning, so preventing their recirculation in indoor air.

Carpet is not bad for you if you have asthma – fact!

Thank you to the Carpet foundation for this blog.

Karndean – Home Flooring

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Home Flooring

Inspired by nature and designed for living, you’ll find Karndean floors available from Mawson Floors are not only attractive, but also highly practical. By offering a wide variation of colours, textures and finishes alongside design strips and borders, Karndean products allow you to get creative. With unique designs and endless opportunities for customisation, you are sure to create a look that is unique to your home – and even better, you can relax because all of our floors come with a peace of mind guarantee to last  many years to come. What’s more, we know how busy life gets with work, family and pets, so rather than offering a high maintenance product requiring even more work and effort on your part, our floors are easy to clean and maintain while still looking great! Mawson Floors offer a Karndean Floor Care kit with all our Karndean installations for peace of mind. If you’re currently in the process of renovating, moving or are thinking about getting a new floor consider the many options and styles available with a Karndean floor.  We’re here to help you find the perfect floor for your space, your needs and your style.untitled Have a question? Want to order some samples to feel and test our products yourself?  Feel free to leave a comment below, contact us via our contact form, email, phone, or follow us on Facebook. We look forward to hearing from you!

Click Engineered Wood flooring from Mawson Floors

Big news this week is the new range of Click Engineered Wood flooring from Mawson Floors.

Our Engineered Wood flooring can cost a little more than solid wood but it does makes for a more stable floor with much less chance of movement such as expanding, contracting, bowing and cupping. This is due to the extra high density core which offers improved stability, greater impact resistance and improved efficiency with underfloor heating.

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The wood is sourced from the heart of the Forest of Tronçais in France, a region which produces an unusually fine textured, unblemished oak, then hand finished in Britain for unrivalled quality control.

No volatile solvents are used in the manufacturing process and formaldehyde emissions have been reduced to negligible levels.

The floors are finished with natural, VOC free, Rubio Monocoat non toxic oils to further protect the air quality in your home.

The Mawson Floors range of Engineered Wood flooring is easy to maintain and isolated scratches or damaged areas are very easy to repair.

 

Karndean Floor Cleaning and Maintenance

Karndean Designflooring is hardwearing and is easy to clean and look after. Our enhanced surface treatment helps protect against everyday wear, spills and scuffs. This makes it easier and more environmentally friendly to clean and maintain your floor, giving you peace of mind that your Karndean floor will look great for years to come.

Regular cleaning

Regular cleaning with a pH neutral cleaner such as Karndean Clean will help keep your floor at its best. Follow these simple steps for cleaning your Karndean floor:

  1. With a soft sweeping brush, remove any loose dirt or dust
  2. Add 50ml of Karndean Clean (1 notch represents 50ml) to approximately 8-10 litres of clean water
  3. Mop the Karndean Clean solution onto the whole floor, removing any excess liquid

Then allow your floor to dry before walking on it.

Karndean Flooring and Maintenance products are available through Mawson Floors.

We look forward to your call to discuss your requirements.

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