The dangers of illnesses that many common germs can cause cannot be overstated, especially for the very young and very old. Therefore, it’s important to do all you can to keep these germs from accumulating in your house, thus increasing the likelihood of someone becoming ill. Fortunately, though germs are essentially everywhere, there are some easy steps you can take to help minimize them in your home as you seek to protect your family’s health.
Take off Shoes
The average shoe sole is teeming with more than 440,000 bacteria, making them dirtier than even a toilet seat. This means that in order to minimize germs in your home, all shoes need to come off either right outside the front door or as soon as you enter. Set aside a designated space for people to place their shoes, then be consistent about asking everyone who stops by to take their shoes off.
Filter Your Water
There are many ways for germs to enter your home, not the least of which is through the water you use to drink and cook. Though water is treated to kill germs, some can still make it through, not to mention the germs that can hide in plumbing and fixtures that aren’t used often. To ensure you always have clean water available, a home water filtration system installation is the best route to go, however, even a single faucet filter is a dramatic improvement over non-filtered water.
Close the Toilet
Men get a bad rep for leaving the toilet seat up, however, if you, as a male or female, leave the toilet seat lid up, you could be causing major contamination to bathroom surfaces. When you flush the toilet, the action of the moving water causes some of the water to form tiny droplets, carrying the water and dispersing the water and the germs in it all around the bathroom. If, for example, you keep your toothbrush out in the bathroom, it is now totally coated with these toilet germs. By simply closing the lid, you’ll greatly reduce the number of germs hitching a ride on your toothbrush.
Clean the Air
Dirty air can contain a variety of different bacteria and viruses. Plus, if you live close to a highway, pollutants from vehicles can enter your home through cracks and other openings. Utilizing an air filter can help remove these airborne germs, allowing you to breathe easier and healthier. Since respiratory illnesses are a common form of illness, keeping the air clean in your home is an important step to your family’s overall health and wellness.
Live Life
Though germs are everywhere, it’s important to not let them ruin your life. Being paranoid about the possibility of disease is only going to lead to stress that can make you more susceptible to illness. Just live your life, take these simple precautions, and you’ll be able to enjoy a happy and healthy life.