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They reduce allergens
For homeowners that are looking for allergy relief, removing all wall-to-wall carpeting and opting for decorative concrete flooring can help. When it comes to allergies, carpeting can be one of the biggest offenders because it's difficult to keep clean and often becomes a haven for dust mites, pollen and other allergens. Concrete floors can ease sneezing and congestion because they don't trap allergens and they are easy to clean.
They don't emit harmful VOCs
Synthetic carpets can also emit volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, as can some of the products that accompany carpet installation such as adhesives and padding. Some of the adhesives used under vinyl sheet goods and linoleum can also emit VOCs. Concrete floors do not emit harmful VOCs. In fact, VOC emissions from concrete building products are much lower than those for most other building materials.
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TIP: When staining or dyeing concrete floors, be sure to use nontoxic pigments and finish the floor with a VOC-free sealer. Get more information about green concrete coloring options.
They won't feed toxic mold
Exposure to toxic mold in homes and buildings has been blamed for ailments ranging from headaches to
severe respiratory infections and immune system disorders. Mold can thrive on any organic material, especially in warm, moist, humid conditions. Unlike wood and other organic materials, concrete won't support the growth of mold, mildew and other hungry microorganisms. See Why Concrete Is a Healthy Alternative.
They can be used to deliver clean heat
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Concrete floors are ideal for use with energy-efficient radiant in-floor heating systems, which deliver clean, even heat. When homes are heated with in-floor radiant heating, no air is being blown around, as with forced-air systems, so no dust or dirt gets recirculated into the air.
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