Your home is your safe space, but it might not be as healthy as you think. All homes get older, and systems break down, meaning that particle buildup in the air, mold and other nasties can grow in your home and affect your and your family’s health. A good spring clean is often all you need to keep your house fresh and ready for the following year.
Don’t let a buildup of mold, particles, and bacteria build up in your home. Use your time now to give your property a deep clean and repair.
Check Your HVAC System
The HVAC system is so important that it deserves its section. The air ducts, ventilation system, and heating and cooling of your home will significantly impact your family’s health and comfort.
It needs to be cleaned, maintained, and repaired at least twice a year by a professional like Kaiser Air Conditioning. This way, you can rest assured that the cool or hot air circulating your home isn’t full of dust and debris. You can also know that your system will work as it should when you need it.
Tip: Do an AC replacement every few years for optimal performance.
Deep Clean
Deep cleaning hits areas you don’t usually get to in your daily chores. Things like washing the ceilings and walls, cleaning your couch, curtains, or even your mattress. These are areas that, if not deep cleaned and ideally cleaned by a professional, can become bacteria breeding grounds.
Some areas you can deep clean on your own. You can adequately clean and disinfect your fridge, for example. Others you cannot because the tools are too expensive for the average, everyday household (not to mention where you would store them in the meantime).
An excellent way to measure it: If you can wipe it down, reach it, and are not afraid to break it, you can deep clean it yourself.
If you need a specialized tool or are worried about cleaning out a system like your HVAC unit, you should hire a specialist to come in and perform a maintenance check or deep clean.
Become a Plant Parent
There are two main reasons to bring more plants into your home:
They Promote Health and Wellbeing
Studies have proven that being amongst nature on walks or parks benefits our physical and mental health. Investing more in plants as décor than objects can benefit from this boost in wellbeing right at home. They look great, and they will make you feel great too.
They Purify the Air
Plants also work to purify the air. While cleaning and maintaining the HVAC unit reduces the overall particle circulation in your home, it cannot address the air composition. Plants can work to boost oxygen in the air and help everyone in your home feel happier and more alert.
Your home will have unique quirks and updates that you’ll want to make for your family’s happiness and health. These top three tips will be a basis to boost your home’s health, so follow on after you’re done to find the best ways your home can help your family live better.
