Things in the Home to Keep an Eye On

Air Vents

Air vents are arguably some of the worst, most unhealthy places in the home. I class air conditioning units within this, too. Recycled air is the cause of so many minor illnesses and bugs and if you’re not regularly cleaning them, they will only get more disgusting and filthier. On the other hand, it’s also important to make sure you’re not relying on the same air being pumped around your home to keep you cool, or heat you up. Make sure you have windows open when you can to let clear, fresh air into your home and replace the old, stale air brought through by unclean air vents.

Dripping Water

Dripping water might not seem like much of a problem, but it’s when it is dripping in the wrong places that it becomes an issue. Dark, damp areas will always produce mold, and if you have a small leak coming from a pipe that isn’t often seen, you could end up with mold growing and producing unhealthy bacteria that, when breathed in, can cause a whole array of breathing problems. Be sure you’re making yourself aware of all pipes in dark corners and that they are services to a high standard when needs be.

Dust

The most obvious of all. Dust is visible to the naked eye, meaning there really is no excuse for having it around the house. Make especially sure that you’re keeping sleeping areas clean, meaning bedside tables and cabinets in your bedroom. You spend around 8 hours a day sleeping and breathing in your bed, the last thing you need is breathing is dust and grime. Dust can also cause skin problems, whereby it acts as an irritant to conditions such as eczema.

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Fridge

When it comes to potential illness in the home, the fridge is the mother load. You don’t need to be a chef to realize that keeping your fridge fresh and clean is a sure-fire way to a much easier life. This tip is two-fold - firstly, be sure to be on top of what is in the fridge, food wise. Are you throwing away food that is a few days old? Are you sure that chicken is still fresh and good to use? Make sure you’re 100% confident that what is in your fridge is edible and good to consume. One the second point, you also need to keep your fridge shelves and compartments sparkly and clean to prevent bacteria from fresh meat and produce sticking around for a second helping at affecting your lunch in the future. Food hygiene should be one of the most important parts of our life because it is arguably one of the things that can make us sick quickly, for the longest.

Remember that there are so many places in your home that can be breeding grounds for illnesses. If you’re handy around the house, then you will most likely be alright. Keep a close eye on the darker, unseen areas of where you live, too, because these could no doubt spring a nasty surprise on you. Taking the above advice, you should be just fine.