Your home should be the safest place as it’s where you spend the majority of your free time. After a hard day at work, you need to be able to sit down, put up your feet, and relax.
Though being a first time homeowner is a major source of pride and stress, if you aren’t able to properly relax, you will experience levels of stress that can over time can affect your work and your health.
To help relax, you should ensure your home is as clean and safe as possible. There are a few household dangers many people don’t consider. Below are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you have all of your bases covered.
Household chemicals: cleaning products and sprays
We spray a lot of different liquids into the air at home. For some, included is their use of deodorant spray. Whenever we clean our bathrooms we use bleach and surface, some are wipes but most of them sprayed. We use perfumes before we go for a night out.
Using these sprays frequently cause a buildup of pollutants over time. These are all very bad for your lungs! It doesn’t even have to be a spray. Poured chemicals like undiluted bleach or carpet cleaner also emit harmful substances.
You need to make sure you house is properly aired out whenever you use these items. Keep your windows open; and if you have windows open in two different areas of your home, this will create a good airflow.
You should also consider replacing some sprays. Roll-on deodorants are much better for the environment that sprays. You should also never mix cleaning chemicals together unless instructed.
Two products may combine to release dangerous toxins that will spread throughout your home.
HVAC systems
HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. So many of us use air conditioning in 2016. It’s important we make sure they’re working correctly and safely.
It’s funny that this post was queued as my friends and coworkers are experiencing all types of homeowner woes as Boston is ensconced in a serious chill. Burst pipes, flooding, roofing issues and more.
Your HVAC systems can pose a problem if a buildup of harmful substances take place. Dirty air ducts contain dust, pollen, bacteria, and even mold. The contaminated air is recycled and circulated throughout your home, day after day.
It’s also possible that the heating in your home can make this problem worse. If moisture and mold buildup in your home, this can create a toxic environment. If you’re unsure about checking the safety of these yourself, you should have a heating and cooling company review them for you.
Dust
You can’t really make sure dust is never in your house. A lot of it comes directly from you! The main problem with dust is dust mites. You can’t see these microscopic creatures without, well, a microscope. They can irritate your skin and your lungs. Bad news: you can’t get rid of them. You can only put a barrier between you and them.
Dust mites are particularly attracted to a well-used bed. They like the warmth and moisture that is typically found on a bed. Make sure you wash your sheets at least once a week with hot water. You should also be completely dry when you go to bed. Many people go to bed with their hair still wet from a wash.
Dust mites will be attracted straight to that moisture. You could also consider getting allergy sheets for your bed, but take note that these aren’t always as effective as some stores claim them to be.
Be sure to keep your place well vacuumed. If there is dust on your surfaces, consider using a moist towel to wipe it off. Polish is just another harmful chemical you’re pumping into your house.
