Hello, people of 2020, it’s time we went myth-busting when it comes to vinyl flooring

Let’s do some myth-busting when it comes to vinyl flooring. Compared to other flooring choices like carpet and laminate flooring, vinyl floors are actually relatively easy to clean. But are they dirty? Not if you clean them. Is vinyl flooring hygienic? Yes, it is. We need to answer this question because vinyl floors are actually now our most popular choice of floors. Everyone wants one in their home. Particularly a grey vinyl floor, and why wouldn’t you? Luxury vinyl flooring is now the go-to choice for so many customers when ordering their flooring online.

Is vinyl flooring hygienic?

Come on now, it is 2020. With all the health and safety regulations about, there is no chance a vinyl floor or even laminate flooring would be this popular if it was potentially dangerous. Both types of floor are known for their durability, versatility, and perhaps most importantly, their ability to mimic the real thing. Laminate flooring and vinyl can really make your home shine. Add to the fact that both floors are pretty resistant to water and we are on to a winner.

When it was first around, and even only five years ago, vinyl flooring attracted a lot of negativity. Of course, it had already come a long way since the 1970’s when it was first introduced as a potential flooring choice. However, with most people now researching for their flooring online, more information about flooring is available. Jupps Floor Coverings in Australia conducted a study asking: is vinyl flooring hygienic? The overwhelming answer is now, yes. Interestingly, the answer used to be no.

Cleaning Vinyl Floors

Is vinyl flooring hygienic is now a relatively easy question to answer. The results of the aforementioned study actually show how vinyl floors were considered to be toxic. It is important to note that now, in 2020, this question is now considered to be a myth. The Flooring Direct Mythbusters have found that most floor manufacturers, including Beauflor, do not use PVC softener when manufacturing vinyl floors to suppliers. This is very important to note as this used to be a major factor for some people in deciding whether or not to purchase vinyl or laminate flooring.

At Flooring Direct, we take great care in where we buy our flooring. The whole team works around the clock, researching vinyl flooring online, as well as the odd laminate floor to see exactly what materials would have been purchased. If you are a customer, you can rest easy knowing that Flooring Direct has purchased their vinyl flooring from a qualified manufacturer. The company offers a guarantee whenever you buy flooring online. Check the flooring over and consult our fantastic Flooring Direct product reviews to see exactly what you are buying.

Cleaning vinyl floors

Yep, this is another topic that is often bought up by customers. Flooring Direct are in a myth-busting mood, so here’s another one. Vinyl floors are actually very easy to clean. If you are having trouble cleaning your vinyl floors then you should read these tips. Whether you have this type of flooring in the bathroom, kitchen, hallway or even the bedroom, it should be water-resistant.

If you spill a drink, dab it with a towel. If your children or pets run riot on the floors, then make sure you wipe up the dirt quickly with a towel. The thing is, with both laminate flooring and other types of vinyl flooring, luxury vinyl tiles, and even carpet, the trick is to get to it quickly. If you’ve bought flooring online from Flooring Direct you should receive a guide with your floors on how to install flooring, but also how to clean it. Cleaning vinyl floors can be quite easy and does not cause any toxic fumes. Just use a tea towel and minimal water. There’s nothing toxic about water and it is completely hygienic as long as the towel itself is clean.

Is any flooring toxic?

Honestly, it would be impressive to get any floors past health and safety regulations if there were any hygiene concerns. Carpets, laminate flooring, wooden floors and vinyl can all be cleaned quite easily. There are no toxic fumes if you keep them clean. The issues only come with bacteria and dirt if you do not look after your flooring. Fortunately, Flooring Direct is also able to offer a flooring care guide, as well as a carpet care guide for you to read.

If you’ve got any questions on any of our flooring, they will tend to be answered in our Flooring Direct blogs.