Living in a Healthy Environment: How to Take Proper Care of Your Home

Living in a city may not be the healthiest choice as outdoor air in cities is often more polluted than indoor air. That’s why sometimes airing out your house to let fresh air in, may in fact have the opposite effect. However, for most of us, it’s not like we have a choice but to live in the city, and we have our city jobs and urban lifestyle to thank for that. Still, there are other measures you can take to improve your living environment.

Experts in house cleaning in Lenexa, KS will tell you that a quick house cleaning works like a charm every time you want to refresh your home, but it is a regular cleaning routine performed with diligence and attention to detail that keeps your home safe and healthy week in, week out. Regular cleaning helps prevent spreading of bacteria and viruses, as well as dust mites, pet dander, mold and other potential allergens. Making your home healthier and safer takes decisive action. So what is it?

How can I make my home healthy?

Maintaining a healthy home may require certain changes to be made in your habits, along with modern cleaning solutions. For starters, try to use natural, eco-friendly cleaning supplies wherever possible, to keep toxic and harsh chemicals out of your home.

Here are some actions you can take, and changes you can make, to protect your family’s health, as well as your own:

Choose your (cleaning) products carefully

As we said before, it’s best to go natural wherever possible. But this doesn’t only apply to cleaning supplies: other home products such as nail polishes, plug-in air fresheners, or personal car products, contain a lot of volatile organic compounds too. Just like strong chemicals, VOCs can be dangerous, especially in the long run, so it’s best to make them scarce. Make a purge! 

Take steps to prevent mold

There’s a couple of check ups you can do to stop the mold from growing, before it becomes cosy in your home and decides to stay:

• Keep the humidity in your home at an optimum level
• Make sure your plumbing fixtures have no leaks
• Check the filters on your bathroom and kitchen exhausts to verify they’re clean, and in good working order
• Make sure there’s no condensation around your windows

Embrace the Japanese way: become a minimalist

Japanese got it right: minimal furniture with beautiful, yet practical design, is naturally of great assistance when it comes to cleaning. Replace carpets with wood hard floors, and equip your home with less furniture. Choose pieces that are easy to move around and clean. This will make a huge difference in your house hygiene. Go minimalist and say goodbye to dusty dead angles and corners.

Take off your shoes before entering your home

Besides their minimalist lifestyle, Japanese also have an excellent custom to never go inside the house with their shoes on. In Japan you take off your shoes even to visit a temple. 

It is well known that dirt, bacteria, toxins, pesticides, and other harmful particles can walk right into your home on your shoes. It’s not that difficult to keep your living space healthy: simply remember to take off your shoes before you go in.

Fill your home with plants

Keeping plants improves indoor air quality: in addition to producing oxygen, they also eliminate toxic chemicals from the air. Plant leaves are capable of removing carbon monoxide and formaldehyde from closed spaces. 

Especially beneficial plants that can remove acetone, different VOCs etc., include dracaena, spider plant, jade plant, and bromeliad, to name just a few. 

Professional house cleaning in Lenexa, KS for a healthier home and a happier you

There are so many little things you can do to change your living environment for the better. Sunflower Maids is here to help you make your home healthier so you can make the most of the late summertime.

Reclaim your energy and leisure time. Let professionals deal with cleaning while you enjoy a boat ride in the Shawnee Mission Park. We will gladly send the finest house cleaners your way: just say the word.

A healthier home awaits. Book now!