Tile flooring can make any room look elegant. However, even the nicest tile can become a major slipping hazard in the right conditions. Slip and fall accidents are common household hazards for kids and adults alike, resulting in bruises, broken bones, and head injuries. The team at Carpet Land in Lincoln, NE, believes that slip and fall accidents shouldn’t discourage you from enjoying the beauty and easy maintenance tile floors offer. Here, the flooring company shares a few simple tips to help you reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents in your house.

How to Make Your Tile Flooring as Non-Slip as Possible

1. Go Barefoot

Socks can slide on even dry floors. Rather than letting small children run around on tile flooring in socks, encourage them to go barefoot in the house. Not only will this help keep them safer, but it will also keep the floor cleaner than wearing a dirty pair of slippers or outdoor shoes.

2. Keep a Towel Handy

Even small drops or spills of liquid can make the floor slippery. Keep a towel handy in each tiled room to make picking up spills easy. As soon as you notice drops of water, use the towel to wipe it up immediately.

3. Get an Area Rug

Area rugs add color and comfort to any room, but they’re especially useful in tiled areas. The less tile there is to walk on, the lower the risk of slipping. Use a textured or rubber carpet pad to keep the rug from sliding on the surface.

4. Dry Floors After Mopping

Rather than letting the tile dry on its own after you clean it, dry it off with a microfiber cloth. In addition to keeping the floors from being slippery, this step will prevent ugly water spots from marring the look of your floors.

5. Make the Room Off-Limits During Cleaning

If you’re in a rush and don’t have time to dry your tile flooring after cleaning it, make the room off-limits until the floors dry. Close the doors to the room or use a baby gate to remind others to stay out until the floor is dry. If that’s not possible, encourage your family members to stay out of the room until you give the go-ahead.

Follow these tips and you’ll prevent many common slip and fall accidents on your tile flooring. If you need more advice or want an experienced professional to install a textured tile to give you more grip, contact the team at Carpet Land today. Their experienced professionals will help you keep your home as safe as possible, whether you have tile throughout your home or just in the kitchen. Learn more about their services online and call (402) 467-6363 to schedule an estimate.