Renovating your house whilst having a baby is not always ideal, however sometimes it is necessary, and you just have to go for it. I recently read an article that suggested that your flooring is the most important factor when renovating your home and this got me thinking: What is the most baby proof flooring? Now obviously children can be extremely messy, so it needs to be easy to clean and resistant to children’s toys being thrown in a tantrum on the ground. So, after completing a little bit of research I came to the conclusion that there is no perfect product. However, I did learn the positives and negatives of different flooring styles and what they may offer to our little bundles of joy.

The first type of flooring to discuss is solid oak flooring. The wood flooring market is extremely competitive, and this has led to the traditionally high prices of wood flooring to be significantly reduced. At first glance I would have never thought solid oak flooring was child friendly due to the fact I presumed it was easy to damage and not the nicest surface to fall onto. Granted, it is most certainly not soft, however it is very difficult to damage and can be fixed if it is ever stained or scratched.

Wood flooring is available in a variety of finishes; however, I came to the conclusion that a lacquered solid oak floor is most suitable. A lacquered wood floor may show scratches, however if any liquid is spilt it will simply sit on top of the surface and will not damage the floor if wiped up within a few hours. If the floor is ever stained, then it is not the end of the world. All you need to do is resend and refinish the floor as this will revert the floor to its purchased condition.

It is understandable if you do not want to break the bank when purchasing solid wood flooring, however there are cheaper options which do not quite have the same appearance but obtain some of the wood flooring benefits. Laminate or vinyl flooring attempt to replicate the appearance of real wood or stone using a photographic layer, but it does not feel as solid underfoot. You can purchase a textured laminate flooring to replicate the natural grains, though the plastic coating does not feel as nice as wood flooring underfoot. The main benefit of laminate or vinyl flooring is that it is extremely hard wearing for its thickness and you would have to do some damage in order to stain or dent the floor.

The final option is carpet as it is soft and spongy, and will absorb the warmth during the winter months. You can even get carpets in various textures and patterns to improve the interior aesthetics and work with other interior features like wall color, furniture, etc. If interested, you can look for stone carpets, also called Steinteppich in German, to get a stone-like finish along with safety from hard floors for kids.

Though a few carpets might get stained incredibly easily, especially the once that are now waterproof and stain-proof. There are stain removers available to clean the dirty marks but I never believe the flooring returns to its purchased state. In regards to existing carpets, it seems important to conduct deep cleaning with the help ofR&R Chem-Dry in Orlando (or a similar company depending on your location), which can eliminate allergens, stubborn stains, and foul odors.

Wondering why you would need to call an expert when you might find 100 articles on which home remedies can be used to clean carpets? It is because no home-brewed cleaning solution can make your carpet spotless as much as the specialized Carpet Cleaning equipment that the professionals have. So, instead of wasting your time and energy on concocting a cleaning solution at home, ask a professional cleaner to visit, so that he can accomplish the task and you get a clean and germ-free carpet without any hassle.

Many home buyers may buy sturdy flooring and purchase rugs to trap the heat and make a softer landing in the children’s play zones. Child friendly rugs may also be perfect as they can double up as a play mat to make all their little friends jealous.