How much thought have you given to the wallcoverings inside your home? The market for less toxic interior paints is booming thanks to increased consumer interest. There are also some new companies reinventing wallpaper to eliminate many known toxins from traditional papers. Grand Canvas is leading the way with allergy-safe wall murals with bold colors, interesting designs, and scratch-free surfaces that are easy to clean.
 

Creating Allergen-Resistant Walls 
What are you looking for when selecting wallcoverings for your allergy safe zone? The following features are essential if anyone in your household has even mild allergies: 

• - Odorless adhesive 
• - Water-based print 
• - Single-sheet design 
• - Fire retardant
• - Simple to wash 
• - Oil repellant surface
• - PVC-free material
• - Recyclable 

You want eco-friendly wallcoverings that are just as safe for the environment as your lungs. Wallpaper murals that peel off in one large sheet are ideal because they eliminate seams that can pull up and allow dust to collect. The most reputable brands are eco-conscious in production as well as material selection. 

The Best Flooring for an Allergy Safe Zone

Once your walls are covered with beautiful murals that are less likely to collect allergens like mold and dust mites, it’s time to give your floors some attention. The first step is to eliminate rugs, especially those with thick, dense mats. 
Ideally, you should choose hardwood or tiles made from hard material like clay or porcelain. With that change alone, you will dramatically reduce the risk of dust mites, pet dander, and other allergens collecting on your floors. Carpeting is a safe haven for small allergen particles that you don’t see with your eyes alone. 

Allergy-Safe Furniture & Décor 

With the right wallcoverings and allergy-safe flooring, you’re ready to fill your safe zone with comfortable furniture. Upholstered furniture is a lot like carpet in that it provides a safe haven for the accumulation of allergen particles. 
If you have couches or chairs that you don’t want to get rid of or can’t afford to replace, follow a strict cleaning schedule. Make sure you’re washing the upholstery at least once a month. If you buy upholstered furniture, try to select pieces with removable cushion covers and liners that you access easily for cleaning. 
If you’re purchasing new furniture, go for leather or vinyl. It’s easy to clean these flat surfaces, and they’re less likely to collect allergens like dust. You will still need to clean around the furniture on a routine basis. That may include moving large pieces or pushing them to the side to vacuum underneath. 

Tips to Maintain Your Allergy Safe Zone 

It’s one thing to install allergen-safe wallcoverings and flooring. It’s another entirely to maintain your safe zone with time. You can’t stop pollen and other allergens from entering your home through windows, doorways, and possibly your HVAC system. What you can do is follow some simple steps to keep indoor pollution to a minimum. We have a few tips to help. 

• - Make sure your HVAC filter is changed once a month. Some filters are designed to last for up to three months, so make sure you understand the changing frequency for your filters.
• - Add an air purifier for every room of your home or invest in a whole-home purification system.
• - Mop and sweep floors at least every other day, if not daily. 
• - Invest in allergen-resistant window coverings. You can also take your drapery down and wash it to avoid dust accumulation. 

If these tips feel overwhelming, pick one tip as a starting point. You can create an eco-friendly and allergy-safe home with one home improvement project at a time. Wall murals are the best place to start because they improve your environment as well as the appearance of your home.