How To Ensure You Have A Healthy Home
A healthy home begins with how you keep it. However, it isn’t as simple as it sounds. There are deliberate steps to take to ensure that the home you live in is a healthy haven not just for you but for your family and guests. Unfortunately, not everyone can follow the strict pattern of keeping the home healthy. And 40% of people in the UK blame their inability to do it on hectic daily schedules. For more information on ensuring a healthy home, here are some suggestions you may find worthwhile.
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Minimise the threat of pests
The truth about pests is, they are usually attracted to homes that fail to maintain optimum cleanliness at all times. That is not to say the entire household is dirty. Instead, it can be an oversight on where the dustbin is kept, what is in it, undetected holes in structures, etc. Indeed, pests are unwelcome ‘members’ of the household, and their presence can signify the spread of harmful bacteria to you, your family and even your domestic pets.
According to Aviva.com, July 2020 recorded the highest incidences of rodent infestation in UK homes. During the lockdown season, Pest Control Experts and similar companies around the country and elsewhere reported a tremendous increase in their services. Thankfully, all it takes to keep these pests away is to conduct a thorough check in and around your home.
Moreover, you can also take proactive steps to keep them at bay. For example, avoid using dustbins without secure lids. Again, you may want to avoid piling up trash inside the home or on your compound. Your doors and windows can also be correctly sealed if you notice spaces around them. By eliminating potent things that attract these pests, you can maintain a healthy home at all times.
Keep water clean and ensure it has the right PH level
It is impossible to detect the PH level of the water used in the home with your eyes alone. Fortunately, with experts, you can determine this. However, a simple way you can do it at home is to conduct the litmus paper test. Apart from checking for the PH level, it is vital to know that the water in your home is healthy enough to drink straight from the tap. With the installation of water filter systems, you can maintain a healthy home at all times in that regard. Better yet, you get to save money you would have used to purchase purified bottled water for your household.
Take steps against carbon monoxide poisoning
Usually, the first step people take against this silent killer is to invest in carbon monoxide alarms. Without a doubt, that is a significant move to protect your home and your family from this poisonous gas. However, you can benefit more by getting to the root of the problem. In other words, you have a responsibility to detect potential sources of carbon monoxide. Not many people realise that the very home appliances used daily are potential sources of this dangerous gas.
For example, the gas cooker, electric oven, chimneys, water heaters, and fireplaces are sources of carbon monoxide. Due to the respiratory risks and high fatality rates associated with this poisonous and odourless gas, you cannot afford to take it lightly. Therefore, it pays to be more proactive in eliminating these potential sources before they get out of hand.
Keep mould and excessive indoor moisture at bay
The ideal way to keep your indoors healthy is to maintain humidity levels under 50%. If you are unsure how to do this, a humidifier in the home works fine. Thanks to technology, you can invest in a digital hygrometer that helps to keep your home healthy by regulating indoor humidity levels.
Additionally, you can try installing exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom areas to help cut back on excessive moisture. Again, promptly take care of water leaks in and around the home. All these measures aim to reduce the risk of developing mould and dampness in your home’s interiors.