Because we spend a lot of time in our homes, creating a healthy home environment is essential for the wellness of family members. Take steps to make your household healthy and safe. Here are a few ways to promote health at home with minimal investment.
Clean Drinking Water
One of the ways to promote wellness at home is filtering the drinking water. Request a water quality report from the city to determine the contaminants in your water. If you rely on well water, test the water once a year.
If the water contains contaminants, invest in a point-of-use filtration system. There are a variety of filtration systems, from under-counter filters connected to your kitchen faucet to reverse-osmosis systems for the whole house. Seek advice from a filtration expert on the best type of system for your home.
Promote Wellness at Home With Climate Control
A sudden fluctuation of temperature can cause an asthma attack. If you or a family member has asthma, boost comfort by managing the indoor temperature with a smart thermostat. Program the device to adjust the temperature while you’re away or asleep.
Decorate With Plants
Placing plants around the house is another way to promote wellness at home. Plants are aesthetically appealing, and caring for them reduces stress and provides health benefits. Plants also purify the air and produce oxygen. Use potted plants to add texture and color to a dull room.
Declutter the Home to Promote Wellness
Clutter makes living spaces feel congested and uncomfortable. It also promotes pest infestations and mold growth and makes basic housecleaning more difficult. Decluttering is a great way to promote wellness at home.
Start by removing unwanted items from your household. Check the closets, basement, garage, and outbuildings for things you don’t use. Getting rid of things creates more room and brightens your home’s environment.
Update the Windows
Bigger windows allow more sunlight into living spaces. This brightens your home and improves your mood.
When installing new windows, make sure they are opposite each other for cross-ventilation of air. Cross-ventilation helps eliminate allergens and promotes fresh and clean air throughout the house.
Radon Testing
Promoting wellness involves scheduling a radon test for your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), exposure to radon results in approximately 21,000 deaths from lung cancer each year.
Radon is a gas produced from the breakdown of uranium in rocks and soil. It is more concentrated in homes built on the ground with uranium deposits. Radon enters buildings through cracks in walls and floors, settling in crawl spaces or the basement. Inhaling this gas exposes you to radiation which damages the lungs and increases your risk of lung cancer. Radon testing checks radon levels so you can take steps to eliminate this harmful gas from home.
Improving your health begins with promoting wellness at home. Many homeowners neglect their living spaces only to pay a high cost for treating health conditions like asthma, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases. The above measures are simple adjustments to make your living space healthier and more comfortable.
Rhode Island Real Estate Inspection Services provides home inspections and radon testing to customers in Rhode Island. Contact us to request our services.