5 Ways to Make Your Home a Healthier Environment to Live in – Guest Blogger Lana Hawkins
Most of us, when asked about health, tend to immediately zoom in on our nutritional habits and exercise regimen. However, there is one equally important factor that we tend to overlook, our home environment. We spend most of the day in our house, so it should be a priority for us to maintain it to the highest standards of health. Your home should be a place where you feel safe, comfortable and relaxed, and this is not the case if it is full of impurities, bacteria and clutter.
This article will help you clear out all the undesired elements that make your home an unhealthy environment, and by the time you are finished with following these tips, you will be living in a place that represents the ideal of a healthy environment for both you and your family.
First thing’s first – out with the clutter
In order to truly be able to maintain a clean house you first need to get rid of all the excess stuff. Rooms that are cluttered have high amounts of dust and bacteria, there is not enough airflow and as far as the effect that it can have on your mental health, clutter is known to cause increased stress and anxiety. In case you don’t know where to start the decluttering process, you can always turn to professionals like ClutterTroops to help provide you with the most efficient organizational solutions available. That way you will be able to rid your home of excess things and get it ready for cleaning.
Get your cleaning on
Now that you have gotten rid of the things that overcrowded your space it is time to start cleaning. For a healthy home environment 
a regular cleaning routine is a must, so make a schedule and avoid quick cleaning options. There are some things you need to do on a weekly base, this includes dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing the toilet and the kitchen, otherwise you might end up with a lot of impurities that can have a serious negative effect on your health. For example, dust and mold can cause allergies, while an unclean kitchen can lead to digestion problems or even food poisoning. On the other hand, things like cleaning the AC and organizing your closet you could do on a bi-monthly level.
Let the light shine in
People who suffer from depression should not stay in dark stuffy spaces. This is why it is important to keep your windows spotless as well as to minimize the amount of drapery. Drapes, although beautiful, can in fact impede the amount of light that you have in your home. They also pose as huge dust collectors. So in order to create a healthy environment in your home you need clean windows and unobstructed light coming in through them. This will make your house brighter and more pleasant to stay in.
Clean air, clean mind
One of the most important aspects of a healthy home is clean air. Our brain needs oxygen to function well so we need to be able to breathe in the fresh air even when indoors. Make sure you often open the windows and get the fresh air in. If you are afraid that this will make way for allergens to get into your home make sure you check out the current air purifier ratings and get one that is ideal for your home. Having a well aired out home is a must if you want to lead a healthy life.
Get organized
Maintaining a healthy home requires a lot of planning and organization. Being surrounded by chaos has a negative effect on both your physical and mental health. From heightened stress levels to lack of productivity. A good organizational technique will keep that in check, thus improving your health. Start by making an itinerary, and make sure you include everything from cleaning to grocery shopping along with some me-time. This provides you and your family with a healthy environment right there in the comfort of your home.
There you have it! With just a few simple tips you will be able to come home to a clean and well organized house. Now you will have the opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy precious family time.
About the author:
Lana Hawkins is an architecture student and the editor-in-chief on Smooth Decorator. She enjoys writing about interior decoration and landscaping. Lana’s interests include green building, and that’s where she gets most of her inspiration from.