Many people don't realize that indoor pathogens and dust can be worse than breathing outdoor pollution. Years of dust accumulation, pet dander and mold can cause major health problem. Here are some simple tips to keep your living space clean and healthy.
1. Vacuum regularly. Find a safe eco-friendly vacuum that keeps dirt and debris inside the vacuum the container.
2. Dust regularly. Get rid of as much dirt and dust from your shelves, living room and bedroom.
3. Clean air vents and replace air filters regularly. Usually 3 months is a good time frame to replace your air filter. Otherwise all that dust that your air conditioning sucks in is pushed back back out through your air vents.
4. Take your pets to the groom or groom them yourselves to cut down on pet hair. Loose pet hair can get in the air and blow around your house which can cause allergies and unhealthy air quality.
5. Check for mold. Whether it is in your bathroom or kitchen, be on the lookout for mold forming anywhere in your house. Mold can also cause unhealthy spores to float around your home air, forcing you to breathe it in.
6. Be sure to keep roaches out of your house. Roaches carry many diseases and are able to spread pathogens anywhere in your house, including your kitchen. Be sure to keep the kitchen and anywhere you eat free of food and crumbs. Vacuum and clean your area after you eat.
7. Air fresheners that kill bacteria in the air are great for keeping down germs from spreading in your home.
8. Never allow water or other wet places to sit. This can grow bacteria.
9. Kill flies on sight. Flies getting into your home are unavoidable, but be sure to swat them quickly. Before they flew in your house, many flies had most likely been swarming around dumpsters, feces and have even been spawned from animal corpses lying in the woods. You don't want such creatures swarming around your house and getting on your food and common areas. Lower the fly population by allowing house spiders you catch in the house to live. Just grab a jar, put it over them, slip a piece of paper under them and put them outside. Spiders are great in catching flies and mosquitoes. Be sure, however, to detect the good spiders from the poisonous ones.
10. Clean your basement and attic areas. Especially if your air vents reside around these areas.