Laminate for Allergies: Your Clean-Air Flooring Choice

For many families across British Columbia and Alberta from the urban density of Vancouver and Calgary to the quieter residential areas of Kelowna and Red Deer maintaining a healthy indoor environment is a high priority. Given the extended indoor seasons and the prevalence of dust, pollen, and pet dander, flooring is a critical factor in managing indoor air quality, particularly for allergy and asthma sufferers. This is why laminate flooring stands out as a superior option: it is your Clean-Air Flooring Choice. At Jordans Flooring, we detail how laminate’s sealed, non-porous surface actively contributes to a healthier indoor environment by not trapping allergens, dust, or dander, making cleanup simple, fast, and highly effective.

The Allergen Trap: Why Porosity Matters

The greatest threat to a clean-air home is a surface that acts as a reservoir for microscopic irritants. Soft surfaces, or those with deep texture, can harbor contaminants, making them difficult to fully remove.

Laminate’s Sealed, Impervious Surface

Laminate is constructed with a high-definition decorative layer protected by a hard, transparent wear layer. This seals the surface completely.

• No Place to Hide: Unlike carpet or unsealed wood, the solid, non-porous nature of laminate means allergens including dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, and seasonal pollen cannot penetrate the material or embed themselves into the fibers. These irritants remain on the surface, ready for simple removal.
• Inhibiting Mold and Mildew: Laminate is highly resistant to moisture on its surface. By not absorbing water or standing humidity, it naturally inhibits the growth of mold and mildew, two of the most significant triggers for respiratory allergies, a major plus in the damp coastal climate of BC.

A Foundation for Easy, Hygienic Cleaning

Because allergens rest only on the surface, the daily routine required to achieve a hypoallergenic floor is simplified and highly efficient.

• Effective Removal: Simple sweeping, dust mopping, or vacuuming with a hard-floor attachment is generally all that is needed to collect and remove 99% of surface allergens. This prevents the particles from being stirred into the air, as can happen with vigorous carpet vacuuming.
• Sanitation: Laminate’s surface can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth and a mild, pH-neutral cleaner, providing a level of surface sanitation that is impossible to achieve with porous materials. This fast, effective cleaning routine makes it easier for allergy sufferers to manage their symptoms.

Low-VOC Commitment: Breathing Easier

A clean-air floor must also ensure that the product itself is not releasing harmful chemicals into the air. Modern, high-quality laminate is designed to meet strict air quality standards.

Compliance with Health Standards

• Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Reputable laminate manufacturers have significantly reduced VOCs, particularly formaldehyde, a common bonding agent. Our products adhere to strict international certifications that limit off-gassing, ensuring your new floor contributes minimally to indoor air pollution.
• Jordans Flooring Quality Sourcing: Our commitment to quality extends to your health. We source laminate from suppliers known for their low-VOC compliance, giving you confidence that you are installing a safe, healthy product.

The Aesthetic and Practical Allergy Solution

Choosing laminate for health reasons does not mean compromising on the beauty and style of your home.

Laminate offers an authentic aesthetic, replicating the look of natural hardwood or stone, providing a beautiful foundation that happens to be an excellent solution for allergy management. It allows families to enjoy the visual warmth of wood without the worry of harboring allergens.

Choosing the right flooring that balances financial value, beautiful style, and, most importantly, the imperative of creating a cleaner, healthier home environment for everyone.

Breathe Easier with Laminate Flooring

Providing a sealed, non-porous, and hygienic surface that actively rejects allergens, dust, and dander. It is the easy-to-clean solution that contributes directly to a healthier indoor atmosphere, allowing allergy sufferers in your home to breathe easier.

The story of Jordans Flooring is one focused on a commitment to quality in both product and service. It is this simple yet passionate commitment that began with our business years ago and still guides and sustains us today. Our success, longevity, and reputation are achievements we take pride in.

Ready to create a cleaner, healthier home for your family? Visit us across BC and AB, including Richmond, Nanaimo, or Kamloops, to explore our beautiful, low-VOC laminate collections. Or, contact us today to speak with a specialist about securing the perfect Laminate for Allergies solution for your home. OurShowroom Locations: Victoria, BC – Vancouver, BC – South Surrey, BC – Richmond, BC – Red Deer, AB – Nanaimo, BC – Langley, BC – Victoria, BC – Kelowna, BC – Kamloops, BC – Edmonton, AB – Coquitlam, BC – Calgary, AB – Burnaby, BC – Abbotsford, BC.