As a homeowner, you want to keep your family healthy and well. When looking at ways to make improvements around the house, choose upgrades for a healthier home. Here are some simple solutions to boost wellness for your household.
Install a Water Filtration System
Clean drinking water is necessary for good health. Your family is more likely to drink water if it tastes fresh and is odor-free. Different types of water purification systems filter out different contaminants. Have your water tested or request a water quality report from your utility company. This will inform you about the pollutants in your tap water.
Use a water filter that is designed to remove the impurities that are present. You might choose a counter-top filter, a pitcher model, or install a whole-house filter to purify the water in every tap.
Use a Steam Cleaner as One of Your Upgrades for a Healthier Home
Steam-cleaning uses high temperatures to clean and disinfect surfaces. You can purchase a steam-cleaning machine and use it to clean almost any surface in your home. Clean the bathroom, countertops, kitchen, carpets, light switches, and even the refrigerator. A steam cleaner can kill mold and mildew, remove germs and disinfect surfaces, kill bacteria, and remove stains and grease.
Purchase Houseplants
Houseplants are an easy way to improve air quality and add a boost of color to your living spaces. Research has shown that caring for houseplants helps reduce stress and anxiety and boosts concentration and creativity. Choose easy-to-care-for plants like the snake plant, peace lily, spider plant, and Boston fern.
Upgrades for a Healthier Home Include a Vacuum With a HEPA Filter
Indoor air pollutants settle and become trapped in the fibers of carpets and rugs. Regular vacuuming helps to remove these irritants, but some machines simply recirculate them into the air. Upgrade your vacuum to a model that uses a HEPA filter. The design of a HEPA filter allows it to trap more contaminants. Especially in a household with people who have allergies or asthma, a HEPA vacuum will help relieve some symptoms and improve indoor air quality.
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