5 Ways to Promote Wellness at Home

Your home should be a safe and healthy place for your family. While you may not know of any health hazards in your home, there could be hidden things making your family unwell. Here are 5 ways to promote wellness at home and improve your quality of life.

Purify the Air to Promote Wellness at Home

Contaminants like dust, mold, viruses, pollen, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be lingering in the air inside your home. While routine cleaning reduces some of these pollutants, the most effective way to achieve clean indoor air is with air purifiers.

There are different models and types of air purifiers with varying levels of effectiveness. An air purifier with a HEPA filter will trap the most particles. Purchase a HEPA air purifier for each family member’s bedroom and for the common areas of the home.

Keep the Home Clean

Routine cleaning is important for eliminating allergens, toxins, and germs in the home. Pay special attention to secondary areas when cleaning, like doorknobs, light switches, and remote controls. Dust with a microfiber cloth that captures particles as opposed to a feather duster which just spreads them around. Don’t leave dirty dishes and food crumbs lying around that will attract pests and cause bacteria to grow.

Filter Drinking Water

You may think that your tap water tastes fine, but there are usually contaminants of some kind in drinking water from any source. Have a water quality test performed so you know what kind of water filter is appropriate for your household. The contaminants that show up in the report will determine which type of water filter to invest in.

Promote Wellness at Home with Radon Testing

If your home has never been tested for radon, or if it has been many years and you have renovated your home, order a new radon test. High radon levels can cause lung cancer over time. Schedule a professional radon test and take the appropriate steps to lower radon levels as needed.

Prevent and Eliminate Mold

A mold infestation in your home is a serious health threat to everyone living there. Prevent and eliminate mold by keeping the house as dry as possible and cleaning up the first visible signs of mold. Use dehumidifiers and the HVAC system to reduce moisture in the air and fix water leaks in the house promptly.

Exceptional Engineering Home Inspections provides home inspection services, radon testing, and mold inspections to Maricopa County, Arizona. Contact us to book an appointment.