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GETTING HAPPY Sally Fok, Co-founder and MD of
EcoAir, one of the leading suppliers of air treatment products in the UK, says: “The survival and breed rate of bacteria and viruses will escalate as soon as humidity levels rise above 60% and this level is not uncommon in UK homes during the winter months. By turning on the heating and closing doors and windows, we signifi cantly reduce air circulation, causing moisture generated inside to become trapped. Condensation on cold surfaces such as windows and walls also causes excess moisture. Good ventilation even in winter is essential to allow excess moisture to escape, and is key to warding off illness.
“A dessicant dehumidifi er can
9. Home Choice Engineered European Family Oak Flooring, 130mm Cardamomo Piccolo Lacquered, £36 per sq m, from UK Flooring Direct, details as before
they’re anti-static so they attract less dust. Impressive stuff!
Vinyl revolution
Quick-Step has another trick up their sleeves too with their Pulse range [2]. It’s a luxury vinyl collection with an unprecedented realistic wood look, achieved through a revolutionary production method that realistically mimics very delicate, expensive or diffi cult-to-apply materials, in a hard-wearing, watertight, warm, and sound- absorbent product. More excellent vinyl options come in the form of Avenue Floors’ Ultimate Expressions extensive cushion vinyl portfolio, with a new series of washed oaks, herringbones and geometric effects – Goldie stands out as one of the most on-trend [1]. The Luxury Classics collection of wood and tile effect cushion vinyl fl ooring from Leoline [4] is also worth a look.
Wood works
For many people, nothing brings as much natural charm and luxury to a home as wood and the new Click Solid Wood collection from UK Flooring Direct [5] is not only beautiful but ideal for DIY fi tting too, featuring the kind of hassle-free click-lock installation system, with joints that snap together like jigsaw pieces, that’s more usually associated with engineered woods and laminate. Made from European oak, it comes
pre-fi nished with hardwearing UV oil in a range of attractive shades, from pale Alaska to rich, dark coffee. And fi nally, however beautiful
your fl ooring, a rug is often what really brings a room scheme together. Two lovely options are Luxmi, a new collection of high-quality styles by Flair Rugs [8], featuring four inspired by archive patterns belonging to the V&A, while luxury rug manufacturer Louis de Poortere and design house Romo have recently collaborated on a new collection to produce 11 beautiful hand- tufted and fl atweave rugs [6] using timeless Romo patterns.
successfully restore and maintain the correct moisture levels quickly too. It works by extracting moisture from the air, preventing the growth of microbes and reducing the risk of infection from airborne viruses or bacteria, as well as killing any microorganisms that pass through the unit,” adds Sally.
Tried & tested Eco-Air’s DD128 (£179.94) was quiet enough use in a bedroom with a damp wall, and it reduced humidity levels down from around 70% to 49% within hours. It was extremely good at drying laundry quickly indoors too – essential when you know that damp washing not only raises humidity throughout the house but also provides a moist surface that bugs and germs will be drawn to. What’s more, it’s more
economical than using a tumble dryer too! • Visit
www.ecoair.org
HUMIDITY LEVELS If you and your family have been suffering from a lot of coughs and colds this winter, it could be because humidity levels in your home are too high.
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