Your home should be comfortable and relaxing. To help everyone in your household stay healthy, employ these 5 tips to promote wellness at home.
Clean Thoroughly and Often
A clean home is a healthier home. Set a regular schedule for cleaning the house, even if it means hiring someone to do it for you. Don’t forget about small areas that collect germs, like light switches, remote controls, and doorknobs. These places are touched by everyone in the household but are rarely cleaned, so wipe them down often with a disinfectant to prevent the spread of germs.
Take Shoes Off at the Door
Dirt builds up on the bottom of shoes and gets tracked inside of your house. Establish a rule that everyone removes their shoes before walking inside. To make this an easy rule to follow, place a rack or shelf next to each exterior door where people can place their shoes when they enter the home. By keeping shoes out of the house, you’ll prevent germs, mud, pollen, and lawn chemicals from entering your house.
Use an Air Purifier to Promote Wellness at Home
Running an air purifier cleans the air inside your home. Most people don’t realize that indoor air pollutants build up quickly, often making the indoor air quality worse than outdoors. An air purifier is an easy solution to improve the air your family breathes every day. Place an air purifier in each bedroom and one in the common living area.
Filter Drinking Water
Tap water contains some impurities no matter where you live, and whether you get your water from a well or the municipality. For instance, well water may contain radon and municipal water usually has chlorine added. Order a water quality test to learn what your drinking water contains so you can choose the most effective water filter for your household.
Promote Wellness at Home with a Radon Test
While radon can exist in well water, it more commonly affects the indoor air of a dwelling. High levels of radon increase the risk of lung cancer, so it is imperative to stay on top of this threat. Order a radon test for your home if it hasn’t been tested. If the results show levels of 4 pCi/L or higher, contact a professional to install a radon mitigation system.
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