Did you know that your home can impact your health? There are a lot of people who don’t know this, and as such they don’t take care of their home the way that they should. The problem here is that the home will continue to deteriorate in various ways, leaving you struggling with both your health and your home.
The only solution to this is to educate yourself on how your home can impact your health, and work on making improvements. Will it be tough in the beginning to ensure that you’re on the right path? Of course it will. But, all change is difficult, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take the time to do it anyway. That’s what we’re going to be discussing down below, so if you would like some more information, you know what to do.
Unclean = Not Good
We’re going to get started by talking about the fact that an unclean home is not good. It’s not just that it’s unsightly when your home isn’t clean, but there is more to it than this. Of course, you don’t want to look around your home and see dirt, and potentially even bugs crawling around in it if you’re not careful.
But, you also need to understand that this dirt can be harmful. Some people find that they are allergic to dust which can make them feel unwell, and excessive levels of filth can impact your lungs, your heart, and other aspects of your health. As such, it’s important to keep on top of things in your home. If you clean up as you go along, it makes your life so much easier.
Once a week or every two weeks, you should be completing a deep clean of your home. If you don’t have the time, or you feel as though you don’t have the inclination to do so, you can always hire some help to ensure that it gets done.
Smart Fridge For Diet Needs
Sometimes it’s just about convenience. Now, you might not think that getting a smart fridge in your home is going to impact your health at all, but we disagree. You will find that knowing what is in your fridge, being able to access it whenever you want, and being reminded of expiration dates will encourage you to use up what you’ve got.
When you can see that there is food in your fridge that needs using, it’s easier to tell yourself that you don’t want to waste this healthy food you have purchased in favor of a takeaway. It might be a bit of an adjustment at first, but once you manage to get into the swing of things, it will be easier than you think.
Let The Light In
Nobody wants to sit in the dark all their life. Okay, maybe some people do, but it’s not good for your health. You need to be opening the curtains, letting the light in, and generally allowing yourself to bask in the natural light that you allow into your home. Windows should be opened regularly to allow the light and fresh air in, making you feel better.
Did you know that humans always function better when they are often in natural light? The same goes for letting that fresh feeling into your home? If you’re not used to it, it can take a while to get into the habit of opening everything up, but we can assure you that your health will benefit from it. You’re letting all of those impurities that have been building up escape out, meaning there is less chance that your health will be compromised.
Home Systems
There are plenty of home systems that make your life easier and improve your health. If you regularly drink water from a tap then you could be exposing yourself to harmful chemicals and toxins such as chlorine and even lead. Installing a whole home filtration system can instantly remove these harmful contaminants from your home. Leaving you with water that is safe to drink and use. It is much easier to get this than constantly changing the filter in your home water jug, it will taste nicer as well.
Poor Air Quality And Ventilation
You may struggle with your lungs and breathing sometimes, especially on warmer days. There could be a simple reason for this and you don’t need to visit the doctor. It might be that your home doesn’t have adequate levels of ventilation, this leads to poor air quality. Try opening the windows slightly, even on cooler days. This allows for the older air to circulate around the home and encourage new, fresh air to come inside. It might also be that your air ducts in your HVAC system are blocked and haven’t been serviced in a long while. This could mean you are breathing in all sorts of harmful stuff, like dirt and dust. Call in your local contractor to see what they can do to install more ventilation points, should this be needed.
If You’ve Got Asbestos…
Lastly, how old is your home? If your home was built or renovated between the 1930s and the 1980s then you are likely to be living with asbestos. It is hardly around these days as many people have since gotten rid of it with renovations and homes being knocked down and rebuilt. However, there is still a small percentage who may be unaware of the hidden dangers in their home. Make sure that if you are planning a renovation and your home hasn’t been touched since the 80s then get an expert in to check for asbestos. It can be detrimental for your health if you breathe it in and has been known to cause many serious health complications and concerns.
Hopefully you found this article interesting and insightful. You may not have known that your home could damage your health or have an impact on your loved ones. Now you know, you can get to work making suitable changes that fit into your budget.
