30 Mar Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Home

While we know that while everyone is practicing social distancing this is a good time to review tips for maintaining a healthy home as well.

In addition to keeping your family free from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is also important to practice the following tips, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:

If your family has asthma or allergies:

• Wash bedding in hot water and detergent every week. Make sure you dry clothing completely
• Use a zippered mattress and pillow covers
• Clean your pet beds and litter boxes frequently
• Avoid air fresheners, incense, and candles

Keeping Mold and Moisture at Bay:

• Install and use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens
• Clean up water and puddles from leaks, ceilings or walls, and fix leaks right away
• Throw away any cardboard, carpeting, insulation, foam padding, or fabrics if they have been wet for more than two days, or if they have mold

Minimize pests by:

• Seal cracks and openings throughout the home
• Store food in pest-resistant containers
• If needed, use sticky-traps and baits in closed containers, along with least toxic pesticides such as boric acid powder
• Seal up cracks around exterior doors, window, pipes, and other holes to the outside

Keep your home well maintained:

• Inspect, clean and repair your home routinely.
• Take care of minor repairs and problems before they become large repairs and problems.

Please be safe and enjoy your healthy home. If you are looking to build a new custom home, contact us to talk about your vision for a new home build. Use the handy button below to reach us safely online.