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