As a parent, your family’s health will be your number one priority.
There are all kinds of things you are probably doing at the moment to care for them, from making them healthy meals to encouraging them to exercise. You will do much to care for their wellbeing by taking such steps.
Still, there is always more you can do and these include the home improvements that will make a difference to the health of your family. So, if you have the budget for a few home renovations, consider the following.
#1: Upgrade your windows
If your windows are old and worn, and especially if they are letting too much cold air in (or letting your warm air escape), now might be the time to upgrade your windows.
By opting for windows with triple or double glazing, you will better insulate your home. Your family will then be warmer throughout the year with fewer instances of the common cold, the flu, and other cold-related infections.
You will do much to keep your heating bills down too so you will feel mentally healthier if your finances are currently a worry!
#2: Replace your carpets with hardwood flooring
Carpeting is sometimes a safer option than hardwood flooring, especially if you have little ones who are prone to falling over!
However, for a more hygienic home, hardwood flooring is sometimes the better solution. This is because carpets can be a breeding ground for bacteria due to food spills, muddy footprints, and the various pests that can be carried in by your pets.
Hardwood flooring is much easier to clean so you can keep germs at bay. This is good news for you, as your household chores will take less time. And it’s good news for your family, as they will be less prone to bugs, of both the illness and the creepy-crawly kind.
#3: Invest in a better ventilation system
Ventilation in your home is important, as, without it, excess dust and pollen can cause discomfort to any members of your family that suffer from allergies. Opening your windows will certainly help, but you might want to fix air vents to your walls as well.
You might want to invest in a dehumidifier and air purifier too and any other home ventilation systems that can both improve air quality and protect your family’s health.
#4: Invest in more storage
If clutter is a problem in your home, then finding ways to add more storage needs to be a priority. There are two reasons for this when relating it to your family’s health.
Firstly, you will reduce the number of health and safety hazards in your home if items are tidily put away. This means fewer stubbed toes, fewer instances of falling, and a reduced risk of very young children putting something in their mouth that they shouldn’t!
Secondly, a tidy home is conducive to a tidy mind, so you will benefit your family’s mental health if your home is clear of mess and clutter.
So, if your living space is cluttered and untidy, consider the storage options that will make a difference to your home.
There can be many health risks in the home but you can reduce the number of these with some of the solutions as we have mentioned here. So, if you haven’t made these upgrades yet, now might be the time to do so. You will better protect your family’s health if you do and you will do much to care for your own wellbeing too.
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