Hardwood floors are a great option if you are prone to have allergies. They are much easier to clean than fabric floors such as carpets, not to mention they look great too. My house has hardwood floors and even though they are much easier to clean they still require some extra maintenance like resanding and regular polishing. This blog looks at the different types of hardwood that you can use as home floors. They all have different pros and cons, and it's good to look at the overall work required for maintaining your flooring not just the costs and initial installation.