Things in your home could be making your family members unhealthy without you knowing. Radon, polluted air, contaminated drinking water, and other health hazards exist in many homes and need to be mitigated. Here are 5 ways to promote wellness at home.
Cleaning and Sanitizing to Promote Wellness at Home
One of the simplest ways to make your home healthier is to clean it often. Dust causes allergies and respiratory issues and dirty surfaces collect bacteria and spread viruses.
Give your home a thorough cleaning at least once per week, focusing on areas where dust settles like window ledges, tables, ceiling fan blades, and floors. Use an anti-bacterial sanitizer to wipe down areas that collect germs, like doorknobs, light switches, and remote controls.
Test for Radon
Radon is one of the most deadly potential threats in homes. It is an invisible, odorless gas that naturally occurs and can build up to unsafe levels indoors. The only way you’ll know if you have a problem is to order a professional radon test. Every home should be tested for radon. If the levels are high, your family members could develop lung cancer after being exposed long-term to the gas.
Change Air Filters
All HVAC air filters need to be changed regularly. The frequency of this task depends on the type of filter and HVAC unit. Your HVAC technician or user manual will advise you on how often to change them, but it is usually between every 30-90 days. A clogged filter impacts your air quality by forcing dirty air to recirculate in your home. Keep the air inside your home clean by changing the air filters on time.
Filter Tap Water to Promote Wellness at Home
You may think your drinking water is safe because it comes from a private well or your city, but either source can be polluted. The water coming out of your taps may contain contaminants like radon, lead, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, chlorine, and other unhealthy substances. Home water testing is the first step for achieving healthy drinking water. Once you know what’s in your water, you can buy and install the right filter to remove the contaminants.
Set Up an Exercise Space
Having a space to exercise in your home will help everyone in your family be more active. You could set up a home gym with equipment in the garage or a spare room, or even just a space with a mat and free weights in a section of the room. When family members pass by this space, it will serve as a reminder to get some exercise.
Guardian Home Inspection Services provides professional home inspections, radon testing, and water testing to Southwest Michigan. Contact us to schedule our services