Good health starts at home. You would always want to get up in the morning to a nice and positive environment. A healthy environment fills you up with positivity and energy to thrive throughout the day's work. The definition of a healthy home is a little different for everyone, but here are five effective apartment living tips to set you on the right track.
Ventilation and Exhaust Fans
It is quite necessary to have a good ventilation facility in your apartment .Windows are helpful in maintaining the ventilation of the house. Good ventilation will ensure that there is proper circulation of air inside the house.
Exhaust fans are a must in kitchens and bathrooms to ensure removal of moisture, odor, stale air and the smell from cooking food in the kitchen, taking a bath etc. They are an excellent way to improve the quality of air at home. Poor air quality can lead to suffocation as well as asthma related problems and respiratory disorders. Proper ventilation ensures happy living.
Windows and Balconies
It is important to have windows at the right places in your apartment for sunlight and fresh air during the day. Having a balcony acts as an added bonus as you could stand there and experience the fresh breeze and get your morning dosage of vitamin D.
Windows should be adequately placed to avoid insufficient flow of air which may promote the growth of harmful bacteria and virus.
Proper Pest-Control Measures
Whenever we are looking forward to buying a flat or an apartment we usually try to make sure that it is not located near sewage landfills, garbage dampsites or open canals as they are the breeding grounds for disease-carrying pests like mosquitoes, rats, houseflies, etc.
However we should try to keep our house a pest-free zone .Water should not be allowed to accumulate in buckets, bath tubs, tanks or any water body to avoid breeding of female mosquitoes .Cleanliness should be maintained at home to avoid attracting flies which carry germs causing various diseases.
Electricity Powered by LED lights
LED lights are a very eco-friendly alternative. They are economical, durable and extremely energy efficient. LED lights consume less than 50% power as compared to traditional incandescent as well as fluorescent and halogen options.
They radiate less heat and zero or no ultraviolet and infrared radiations as compared to other light sources, thus also shielding you from lots of radiation-related conditions. They have a long life span which helps to save the maintenance and replacement costs thus making them economical.
Good Sewage System and Proper Disposal of Waste
It is mandatory to maintain a good sewage system and ensure proper disposal of waste and sewage. Flies and cockroaches are attracted to poor sanitation and they carry germs causing diseases such as diarhea. All taps and pipes in the house should be checked for leaks or damages. There should be no dripping taps or stagnant water. Wastes particularly plastic should not be flushed down the toilet as it will not only accumulate in the pipes but also block the sewage system thereafter.
If such toxic wastes are left to go down the drain, they end up in large water bodies thus causing water pollution. There should be proper garbage bins for waste. It is best if the garbage bins are separated into degradable and non-degradable waste or wet and dry waste to offer convenience of dumping wastes for the apartment user.
