Time for a new carpet this Winter?

In the midst of the Winter months, we can all expect at least someone in our households to get caught a bit under the weather; that someone could even be yourself. With the weather getting colder and flu season in full swing it is important to stay warm and take care of yourself. 

This is why when it comes to renovating your home, or simply upgrading your current flooring, it is important to look at flooring options that will ensure coziness in your home and have anti-allergy properties to prevent household illnesses from getting worse.

Probably the most popular flooring option that many families gravitate towards in the colder months is carpet. A good quality carpet will ensure a room stays warmer than a room with hard-wood flooring would by retaining heat, and will thus provide a warm and dry haven for you to escape from the cold of outside. 

However, what scares most people away from carpet is the fact that many people believe they trap allergy-causing substances such as dust and pollen therefore triggering people’s allergies. This couldn't be further from the truth as if you stick to a natural wool or nylon carpet and regularly vacuum, those allergy-causing substances have no reason to stick around. 

Natural wool carpet fibres are formed in a coil-like shape, which causes dust and moisture in the carpet to disperse away. This allows for allergy sufferers to enjoy the warmth and coziness of carpet, without the allergy driven consequences.

At D&M Flooring and Windows we can supply and fit good quality carpets that will ensure your house stays cozy during the colder months, while preventing allergy sufferers from getting hit harder. 

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Looking for more information/advice on what carpet you should get fitted this Winter? Why not talk to the industry experts? Give us a call today on 1300 795 768. 

Setting up your nursery

Having a baby is one of the most exciting and precious times in someone’s life, however we know it can also be one of the most stressful. It’s important to ensure that the babies nursery is properly set up to cater for their needs, this means ensuring it is a place where the baby can achieve optimal sleep and, preferably, minimal crying. 

Let’s explore how we can help you with our flooring and window covering solutions…

Window Furnishings

Installing a good set of kid-friendly window coverings such as plantation shutters will ensure the nursery allows for just the right amount of darkness when putting your baby to sleep, while keeping noise out creating a peaceful place for your baby to rest. Their minimalist design also makes them safer for the little ones as they don't have cords they can tug on and are securely fitted meaning there isn't a risk of them falling off and giving your baby access to the window. 

We can also assist with black out blinds and curtain linings.

Flooring

When setting up the babies new nursery, carpet probably isn't the first thing that comes to your mind - but it definitely should be considered!

If you are looking for a carpet over a timber or laminate floor, choosing the right carpet is essential. You want ensure it is soft enough for the baby to play on comfortably, and cushy enough for you to be able to check in on the baby without waking them up with loud footsteps. The key is in the a underlay. Having the right underlay fitted will provide that luxurious carpet feel.

Did you know you can get anti-microbial backing on your carpets too?

And don’t forget about protecting your carpet from moisture and any mess your new little baby may make - because as most parents know, accidents will happen. Chat to our team about the perfect solution for your home, for your family and for your budget.

We will do our best to ensure you nursery is the best environment for your baby to explore their brand new home.

Want to know more? Chat to a member of our team of experts today on 1300 795 768 to get started!

Antimicrobial Carpet for Your Home & Workplace

With great focus on the importance of hygiene at the moment, we thought it would be appropriate to increase your awareness of some antimicrobial flooring products we have available for your home and workplace.

As well as vinyl and PVC flooring options, you can now get antimicrobial backed carpets. Antimicrobials not only helps keep the area you don’t see cleaner, it also helps flooring last longer. 

We supply and fit Beaulieu Carpets - Australia’s only carpet manufacturer that has a range of broadloom carpets that are approved by the Sensitive Choice program of the National Asthma Council Australia.

These carpets are engineered to help provide a healthier indoor environment for your family that can effectively control, bacteria, fungi, mould & mildew, algae and house dust mites by incorporating antimicrobial technology into the latex or secondary backing.

Beaulieu Australia has added Ultra-Fresh protection to selected products in both their residential and commercial ranges. The main “objective” of an antimicrobial product is to inhibit or kill other microorganisms, helping to keep the backing cleaner and fresher.

The photos below show you an example of a treated vs untreated carpet backing. Under the right conditions, mould and mildew can flourish by using the carpet latex as a favourite food source, especially when moisture becomes trapped underneath

Untreated carpet backing

Carpet backing treated with Ultra Fresh

*source https://ultra-fresh.com/antimicrobial-applications/antimicrobial-flooring-carpet/

Both carpet samples were tested using the AATCC Method 174, Part III.  The test organism used was Aspergillus niger.

Ultra-Fresh is tested by national and international regulatory bodies and supported with a 50 year track record of safety and efficacy and is now used worldwide as an effective step to creating a healthier home environment for you and your family.

• Benefits of Antimicrobial Flooring and Antimicrobial Carpet:

• Prevents unwanted musty odours in carpets, rugs and bathmats

• Keeps inaccessible areas of flooring, such as the base of carpet fibres or the backing, clean and well protected

• Guards adhesives against microbial attack, slowing material breakdown

• Protects flooring from stains and discolouration 

If you would like to learn more about antimicrobial products and protection from Beaulieu Australia, contact our team today on 1300 795 768. 

Allergy Friendly Carpets

If you or a family member suffers from asthma or allergies, you will know how easily they can be triggered in certain environments and conditions, especially over these warmer months when there is more pollen and dust in the air. 

When it comes to refurbishing your home and choosing flooring, look into flooring options that have anti-allergy properties and attributes. 

Timber and vinyl flooring are great for allergies if kept clean as the do not trap allergens or provide the kind of environment where allergens can grow. 

You can still enjoy the comfort of carpets too. Carpet reduces dust in the air more than hard surfaces, however we advise you avoid synthetic carpet as it can agitate allergies and asthma, as well as skin conditions such as eczema. Stick to Natural Wool or Nylon and regularly vacuum. 

We can supply & fit carpets that are specifically engineered to be a better choice of flooring for asthma and allergy sufferers. Beaulieu floor coverings are recognised as a market leader in providing the most comprehensive range of environmental sustainable floorcoverings in Australia. And they are the only manufacturer to have a range of broadloom carpets approved by the Sensitive Choice program of the National Asthma Council Australia.

If you are still unsure about how carpet might affect your asthma or allergies why not speak to an expert? Contact us today on 1300 795 768