subject: Create A Healthier Home [print this page] Because you spend so much time at home, the spaces that you walk in and out of every day should work to alleviate stress and promote health. It may seem a strange to think that your home can actually give you health; but really, that is what your home is supposed to do. That's why you have heard it said that your home is your refuge or your sanctuary.
To make your home a healthier place, you can take actions of all sizes. Some of the bigger changes involve going green and using less energy. One big change you can make involves your mattress and will reward you for years to come. Trading in your traditional set for an organic mattress is a great way to sleep healthier. Natural mattresses come from materials like organic cotton or wool and latex. All of these materials are ideal for an organic mattress, and sometimes natural mattresses contain a mixture of them.
One of the most popular natural mattresses includes latex. While latex may seem like an odd material to comprise an organic mattress, the materials come from the rubber tree. This type of mattress is ideal for the family who does not want to share their sleeping quarters with bed bugs. Dust mites cannot thrive in latex.
Besides sleeping at home, you also rest in other rooms of the house. When clutter builds up, it gets in the way of your relaxation. Some people may like to balk at this idea, but it has been proven that clutter has negative affects on your mood, your focus and your health. Just think of how much time is wasted when you cannot find something you are looking for, such as your car keys or the kids' shoes.
Making home healthier means to cut clutter as much as possible. The thing to keep in mind is that cutting clutter takes time. It took time for your home to get the way that it is, and will take some time to correct it. The best way to get started is to go room by room and find new ways to organize each area. Tons of tips on organizing rooms can be found online.
In all rooms of your home, dust has a tendency to settle for time, and then pick up and fly at other times. Dust is small particles of skin cells, pet dander, and other contaminants that accumulate. What you don't want is for dust to gain the upper hand in your home. Dust can be very harmful to your respiratory system, and can also cause irritation to your eyes, nose and throat. To keep dust at bay, be sure to change your vacuum cleaner bags frequently and dust using a spray and cloth. Simply dusting with a dry cloth may send harmful particles into the air and to your lungs.
The life you live should be long and happy. Given the right tips and tools, you can make your home a place where your health can flourish.
