Right now most of us are spending more time at home because of the pandemic. Many have taken on special projects around the house—some going full throttle on quarantine construction, others using the time to tackle smaller tasks on deferred To-Do lists. While you ponder home projects and renovations remember to reexamine the safety of your home, too. Consider these ways to help safeguard your family.
Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Take some time to test the batteries in each smoke and carbon monoxide detector (or combination detector) throughout your home. This usually means simply pressing the test button on the detector until its alarm rings. If the alarm doesn’t sound you should replace the batteries as soon as possible.
Enhance Your Air Quality
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air purifiers can help reduce airborne contaminants, including viruses, inside your home. Investing in one can be ideal since members of your household find themselves spending more time together indoors.
The EPA makes it clear, though, that a purifier alone is not enough to protect you and your family from coronavirus. However, when used along with best practices recommended by the CDC, an air purifier can be part of a larger plan to help protect you and your household.
Store Your Cleaning Products Safely
It’s understandable if you’ve been stocking up on cleaning products in an effort to maintain a super sanitized and healthy environment inside your home. Always be sure, though, to keep them out of the reach of children and pets. If you store your cleaners beneath the sink think about moving them to a cabinet that can lock, or shelving them in a closet for safety. Also, make sure that each of your cleaning products is clearly labeled to avoid mistakes.
When purchasing household disinfectants opt for ones that are EPA-registered for use against COVID-19.
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