Want a Healthier Home Environment?

Our objective at A Healthier Home is to help you become better informed about what makes a safe and healthy home environment for you, your family and friends.

Our Healthy Home Examinations meet and exceed the “8 Criteria of A Healthy Home.”

These are the minimum standards on home health set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Using these standards, plus a wealth of training and expertise, our team determines the health status of your home.

We check whether home health conditions are:

Dry

Clean

Safe

Well-Ventilated

Pest-Free

Contaminant-Free

Maintained

Thermally Controlled

Safety Awareness: Read labels; store chemicals and cleaners properly and out of a child’s reach (and keep their play area free from hard and sharp objects). Use smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Have at least one fire extinguisher within reach of kitchen fires. Use non-slip rug pads. Fix wobbly hand rails.

Dry and Wet-Free: Fix leaks, tend to poor drainage outside, check your plumbing. Drip, drip, drip. Mold loves Wet. And that leads to health issues.

Keep It Clean: Control dust, keep your counters clean, reduce clutter. There are tons of proven and effective – and safe – products out there. Tackle those dust bunnies; you’ll breathe easier.

Proper Maintenance: Inspect, clean and repair your home routinely. Routinely inspect systems, locks, vents, appliances. Minor repairs can become major problems when ignored.

Ventilation is a MUST: Indoor Air Quality. It’s a must. Use your bathroom and kitchen vents. Make sure they go to the outside, not the attic. Get fresh air inside whenever possible. Be sure gas furnaces or appliances are vented properly. Fresh air helps reduce the concentration of contaminants in your home.

Be Pest-Free: Did you know cockroaches can cause asthma? Seal up cracks; keep food stored in tight containers. Pests will look for food, water and shelter, don’t give it to them! Plus, there are environmentally friendly low toxic pesticides, such as boric acid powder.

Get Toxin-Free: Lead is a major issue in homes built pre-1978. Be careful of removal, but it should be done. Test your water for lead. Have your home tested for Radon, it’s everywhere and can come through soil and foundation cracks. Use plant-based products and damp-wipe floors and windows regularly.

Keep the Temperature Controlled: A programmable thermostat is a great way to maintain proper home temperature; Monitor the humidity in your home as well. Lower the risk of extreme temperature fluctuations.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website offers detailed information and a downloadable checklist.

Remember, think of us as your house doctor! For a thorough, non-judgmental and unbiased evaluation, give us a call. We’re here to help.

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