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How to Make Your Home Safer and Healthier

July 8, 2018

Your home should be a haven where your children can more around freely without fear. This is also the same with people who do not have their families yet. It will always be better to live in a home that is safer and healthier. One of the things that should be considered is the design. The whole house should be made comfortable for everyone who is living there. And most importantly, it must be safe all the time. This is one of the suggestions that you will find whenever you will ask people who are expert in safety and Medicare stuff. But aside from the design, there are other smaller things that you should not forget because underestimating these aspects will surely affect the safety and health of your family members. Here are some suggestions on how you can make your home safer and healthier:

Control dust under the house

Regular cleaning is a requirement to secure the house from any dirt. If you are cleaning, you also need to control the dust that is accumulated under your house. Sometimes, this is left unnoticed since we do not really pay attention to the parts of the house that we do not always see. Freeing your house from dust will help you maintain the health of your family. There are different dangers that dust can do to your health. This is harmful for those who are suffering from asthma or cough. It can worsen the situation of the person. And for those who are healthy, they also have the tendency to develop acquired asthma if the house is dusty.

Filter water before use

Gone are the days when tap water is clean and you can just drink from the water running from the faucet. This is the case in most cities now where the source of water has already been affected by water and land pollution. If you want to make sure that the water you are using in the kitchen will not cause harm to the health of your family, you should consider some methods of filtering before using it. There are different diseases that can be a result of unclean water and you do not want your household to be part of those that became victim of this. This is why you should filter the water first.

Eat healthy and organic

Health related issues that are connected to the food that we are eating is increasing every year. A lot of people in the cities are obese and some people have developed diseases that are not present in their genealogical history all because of the food that they are eating. If you want to guard your health and that of your family, you should consider eating healthy and organic food. Do not rely on the food that you find instantly from the convenience store. Organic food has better nutritional status compared to processed food. It will surely be perfect for you and your family.

Ditch pesticides

There are instances when pests start to make you feel uncomfortable as they reveal their presence inside your home. The first thing that most people would think of whenever they deal with this problem is to rely on pesticides. This is helpful in eliminating the pests but it can be harmful to your health. The substance that is being used in pesticides can be harmful to the lungs. And if you have children, it can also be dangerous especially if you fail to keep it in a secure place. Instead of using this harmful substance to eliminate pests, you can consider some alternatives that you will find in your kitchen.

Always use non-toxic cleaning products

One of the mistakes that most of us commit is choosing cleaning products that are harmful to the health. Before you add a product to your grocery basket, you should check the label first and identify the materials where it is made of. Toxic cleaning products are dangerous at home especially if it is not managed well.

Use low-VOC paint

We usually consider repainting the house to make it look new. But there is still danger in this so you need to be careful in choosing the pain that you will use. Always check the label and find the tag that says, “low-VOC.” The smell of the paint when inhaled can affect the lungs and the respiratory area.

Ventilation is the key

The window, the door and other exit areas are the keys to good ventilation. If you want everyone to be comfortable, work on the ventilation. Open the window in the morning to let air flow. Always let air circulate even in the bathroom to make sure that everyone is getting enough oxygen.

Your home should be the best place to stay after a very tiring day. Take care of it and you will surely reap the comfort that it brings.

Author Bio:

Ryan Varela is the CEO of Boost Health Insurance which provides customized and affordable health care plans for thousands of customers across the United States. Ryan has nearly a decade of experience in the health care industry and continues to serve the greater need to educate and deliver access to affordable options to those who need health care the most.

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