Every homeowner wants a comfortable and safe place for family and friends that’s free of health hazards and safety concerns. Here are some tips to help you maintain a safe and healthy home.
Test the Smoke Alarms
Make sure your home has working smoke alarms. There should be at least one on each floor of the building. Read the operation manual to verify they are installed correctly. Test the devices monthly and replace the batteries twice each year. Keep your smoke detectors clean and dust-free. If remodeling your home, take care not to get paint on the smoke detectors because they may not function properly.
Use a Water Filter to Maintain a Safe and Healthy Home
Buy a filter for your tap water to provide clean and healthy drinking water for your family. If you don’t know what type of filter to purchase, contact your local utility company and request a water quality report. Learning about the types of contaminants in your home’s tap water will help you choose the best filtration system. A water filter removes pollutants and sediment for cleaner, better-tasting water.
Clean the Lint Trap
The lint trap in your clothes dryer is designed to catch lint and dust from your laundry. Clean the trap after each load. The combination of heat from the appliance and clothing lint can cause a house fire.
For a Safe and Healthy Home, Replace Your Shower Head
Pollutants and contaminants in your home’s tap water can impact your hair and skin. Purchase and install a new shower head with a water filter. Chlorine is a chemical commonly found in tap water. Because chlorine strips your skin and hair of protective oils, it can damage your hair and irritate your skin. A shower head with a water filter is better for your skin.
Invest in an Air Purifier
The air in your home might be polluted with dust, mold, and pet dander, which affects the health of family members. Pollutants can cause sneezing, irritated eyes, and headaches, and will worsen the symptoms of allergy and asthma sufferers.
Purchase an air purifier to improve your indoor air quality. These devices trap pollutants to help clean the air in your home. Air purifiers are usually sold according to the number of square feet they can effectively treat. Depending on the size of your home, you may need to purchase multiple appliances.
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