At Buffalo Restoration, we believe your home is the most important place in your world. It is your largest investment. It holds your family memories. It keeps your children safe. So we encourage you to keep your home environment safe and healthy for you and your family with the following tips. Being proactive will give you peace of mind and reduce your risk of health effects and damage to your home.
- Get a humidifier- it can prevent dry skin and help you to breathe easier; adding too much moisture in the air can lead to fungal growth so be careful.
- Invest in slip prevention- reduce the amount of clutter on the floors, wear proper footwear, modify areas that are prone to falls such as wet bathroom floors or loose rugs.
- Reduce Allergens- clean your house at least once per week, invest in a vacuum with a HEPA filter which traps dust and mold spores so they don’t circulate back into the air.
- Clean your air ducts- An average home collects up to 40 pounds of dust per year. The duct system is the lungs of the house; if they are dirty chances are so is the air. Cleaning the ducts can reduce indoor air pollutants and irritants. It is recommended to clean every 3-5 years.
- Consider an air filter- reduce the source of indoor pollutants first, then purchasing an air filter may help clean the air.
- Check smoke detectors- change batteries annually and make sure detector is in good working order.
- Purchase a carbon monoxide detector- install one in your home and check batteries and make sure it is in good working order.
- Purchase a first aid kit- have one handy in the house and one in the car is also a great idea. Make sure each member in the home knows where it is in case of an emergency.
- Food preservation- check expiration dates on all food items, and also check dry food in the pantry for possible flour moths.
- Radon Testing- radon is a colorless, odorless gas that comes from the earth and can rise into the home. Call a local professional for a radon test to see if action is needed.
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