Steps Toward Safe and Healthy Living Spaces

Your house should be a place you relax, unwind, and feel safe. It’s important that your family is protected and secure in the home. To create a comfortable home environment, take the steps below to help keep your home safe and healthy.

Clear the Stairs to Keep Your Home Safe

In some homes, the stairs gradually become a storage area. It’s easy to set something down on the stairs with the intention of returning for it later. Because of accumulating clutter, navigating the stairs can be hazardous. Clear the stairs, store those items elsewhere, and keep the pathway free of tripping hazards.

For a Healthy Home, Purify the Air

Indoor air often contains contaminants including mold spores, pet dander, dust and dust mites, and VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds. VOCs are chemical compounds that leak into the air from things like air fresheners, cosmetics, stain-resistant carpets, household cleaners, and furniture. Choose natural, non-toxic, and VOC-free products for your home to improve indoor air quality.

Test For Radon

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is undetectable, except through special testing equipment. Radon gas is especially dangerous in the home because it is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. To keep your home safe and healthy, order a professional radon test and, if radon is found, take steps to mitigate the issue.

To Keep Your Home Safe and Healthy, Install Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors and CO detectors save lives. These devices alert people so they can escape a dangerous situation. Install smoke detectors throughout your home and test them monthly. Change the batteries twice a year. A helpful tip is to change the batteries when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.

Use Deadbolts on Doors to Keep Your Home Safe

The doors and windows of your home provide easy access for a burglar. Install reliable locks to keep your home healthy and safe. Deadbolt locks placed on each door add extra protection to an entryway. With a few basic tools, new locks can easily be installed.

Keep Your Home Healthy And Safe

By taking steps to keep your home safe and healthy, you are investing in the security of your home and your family. Look at any unique safety concerns, like a balcony with a sliding glass door, and make sure they’re secured and present no risk to your family.

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