Elements of a Green & Healthy Home

A green and healthy home is one that is both energy efficient and free of health & safety hazards. Take these simple, but important steps, to ensure your home supports the well-being of the people who live there.

Dry

Clean spills & floods within one day
Check plumbing for leaks
Prevent rain from entering home with proper drainage that helps water flow away from the house

Clean

Empty trash regularly
Reduce clutter
Use wet-cleaning instead of dry dusting
Keep hair and animal fur to a minimum

Ventilated

Keep air moving throughout your home with a fan or by opening windows
Ensure both bathrooms & kitchens are ventilated

Pest Free

Seal cracks & openings so pests cannot enter your home
Store all food in pest-resistant containers
If needed, use bait & closed traps to rid your home of pests

Safe

Install smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
Keep poisons & chemicals out of reach for children
Secure loose rugs and keep kid's play areas free from hard or sharp surfaces
Store & properly label food

Contaminant Free

Have your home tested for radon, a dangerous gas that can enter your home through soil, crawlspaces & foundation cracks
Keep floors and window areas clean (use wet-cleaning instead of dry dusting)
Reduce lead-related hazards in homes built before 1978 by fixing deteriorated paint

Well Maintained

Inspect, clean & repair home routinely
Take care of minor repairs & problems before they become large

Energy Efficient

Change the filter on your furance regularly
Caulk windows & door frames to ensure they are airtight
Seal your heating & cooling ducts
Use reduced amounts of energy, water & resource consumption
Install programmable thermostat

Green & Healthy Homes
2001 S. State Street S2-810
PO Box 144575
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575