How to Make Your Home a Healthy Place

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Where you live is a big part of your life and making sure your home is a healthy place is vital. No matter how big or small your family is, their safety is what’s most important. Here are some helpful tips on how to make your home a healthy place. 

Keep it Clean

This may seem obvious, but keeping your home clean will help it to become (or remain) a healthy and safe environment. Take this as a sign that it is time to talk about your health. Cleaning is not an enjoyable part of life and many people spend a majority of their days putting it off. The sooner you accept that cleaning is a part of life and we all need to do it, the better. You can make it fun — put on some of your favorite music and jam while you dust, vacuum, and spray. You can even get others to help you to make the process go by faster! If you’re really having trouble starting the cleaning process, try setting a timer. Whether it’s for 5 minutes or 30, and for that specific time slot, focus on cleaning one thing or room. This will help you to put all your energy in one location, so if you’re overwhelmed by the thought of cleaning your house you can just take baby steps. If all of these tips do not work for you and you still cannot stand cleaning, consider hiring a household cleaning professional. As long as your house is clean, this will help to ensure that you are not letting bacteria and other issues fester and grow in your home. 

Make it Safe

Another aspect to a healthy home is that everyone feels safe, welcome, and protected in it. This includes being kind to family members and investing in home security systems. Once everyone who lives in your home feels safe, it will be easier for everyone to get along and support a healthy environment. Protecting your family and home from break-ins is an option that can make you all feel more comfortable and welcome in your home, which is the ultimate goal. Take some time to research which safety option is best for you and move towards keeping your home and family as safe as possible. 

Get Maintenance Tests

Another concept that will help you to create a healthier home is to regularly get it tested for any dangers or issues. When things are left alone in your home, there is a bigger chance they could stop working or cause more issues you are not aware of. One of the biggest things to consider is to get professional mold testing. The quality of your home’s air is an extremely important factor in your overall health. You can also get routine check-ups for your water drainage system, air conditioning and heat system, and the soundness of your home’s exterior structure to further ensure you are living in a safe and healthy space. These tips can help you rest assured that your home is a healthy and comfortable environment for you and your loved ones.

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Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Editor-in-Chief at Chispa Magazine
Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.
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Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.