For families with children, it is no surprise that a lot of importance is placed on the types of flooring in your home. High levels of traffic and increased chances of spills and other accidents wreak havoc on your floors. Here are some general tips for flooring options for your kid-friendly home:

–       Carpet: If you have to have carpet, be sure to deep clean it often, and some carpet is better for wear and tear than others, but try not to have wall to wall carpet in your home.

–       Renewable materials: Materials like vinyl, wood, cork, or linoleum are great options because they are easily cleaned and maintained in your home.  If you like the feel of carpet, lay down area rugs throughout your home, but be sure to clean them regularly and there are protectant sprays you can place on your rugs for protection.

–       Stone and concrete: Stone and concrete is another great option for flooring but is very slippery when wet and requires occasional maintenance, but easily cleaned.