4 healthy home tips
Homes can be surprisingly dangerous places with the potential for both environmental hazards and safety concerns. They can contain lead-based paint, asbestos, formaldehyde, radon, mold, imported drywall and other substances that can cause illnesses or chronic health problems. Homes are also full of safety hazards from stairs and stoves to bathtubs and swimming pools that can contribute to accidents, injuries or deaths. In this 3 part series we will explore ways to improve the health of your home.
These tips from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can make your home safer and healthier:
- Keep your home clean and dry to discourage mites, cockroaches, rodents and mold
- Be careful with pesticides. Improper use can make health problems worse since residues pose serious health risks.
- Keep your home free of lead paint, radon gas, pesticides, carbon monoxide, asbestos particles and other hazardous chemicals
- Keep your home well-maintained. Remediate peeling paint promptly, especially if you live in an older home.
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