{"id":1430,"date":"2023-01-24T15:09:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T20:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovaflooring.com\/blog\/?p=1430"},"modified":"2025-10-31T15:08:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T19:08:14","slug":"wood-species-toxicity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renovaflooring.com\/blog\/wood-species-toxicity\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood Species Toxicity<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You might think that any wood is fit for being turned into hardwood, but this is not true. There are certain woods that may cause allergies and irritation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are some universally toxic woods, such as yew, the toxicity of certain species depends on the person. While some people will react negatively to being exposed to a certain wood, others will be able to work with it without any ill effects.\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn more about hardwood floors on our blog!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Routes into the Body<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are various ways in which wood can contaminate your body. The three most common ones are the skin, the lungs, and the eyes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different wood species that can irritate you in different ways. The same species that harms your respiratory system might be inoffensive to your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a known table containing the more common toxic wood species.<\/a> It also specifies how they contaminate you and what their most common source is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before installing hardwood floors, you should ask your supplier about the wood species.<\/strong> Additionally, you must check if you\u2019re allergic to that particular one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Protecting yourself from wood chemicals is a must if you work with wood regularly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to Protect Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re not allergic to any kind of wood, it\u2019s always best to inhale the smallest<\/strong><\/a> amount of wood chemicals possible.<\/strong> <\/a>Luckily, there are ways to tone your exposure to them down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any dust accumulation should be vacuumed.<\/strong> Dust is the number one way to inhale wood chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every time you work with wood, wear protective equipment.<\/strong> You can opt for a dust mask, goggles, or even a full-face respirator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, immediately after woodworking, you should take a shower and change your clothes.<\/strong> This will prevent any spread and keep you clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vacuuming the dust after woodworking is essential.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, wood toxicity is not something to take lightly.<\/strong> Even if it\u2019s not a huge problem, you should think about it before picking certain woods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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