Homes, on the whole, tend to be safe spaces for the people that live in them. Yet, many people don’t realise that many things within the home can be harmful and toxic. Fortunately, you can find out precisely what some of the worst offenders of these are and how to deal with them in the post below. 

EMF radiation 

Electromagnetic field radiation has been linked to several serious health problems including the breakdown of DNA. Indeed, many people feel that living in a home with too much EMF radiation can negatively impact their lives by causing sleep issues and other problems. 

Fortunately, professional companies now offer EMF Surveys in your home. Their services will measure the level of EMF radiation in different rooms and help you create a more healthy and restful space in which to live. 

Pests 

Pests of any kind in the home can be dangerous to the health of those living there. In particular infestations of rodents can be harmful because of the nasty diseases they carry including toxoplasmosis! Unfortunately, because it can be hard to control the movement and behaviour of pests within the home, they can easily transmit such diseases by walking over your counters, leaving traces of saliva on your food, and even urinating your home. Then there are infections like bed bugs which can cause nasty and uncomfortable rashes that are classed as highly contagious! 

Of course, the solution here is to do whatever you can to avoid such infestations in the first place. This means blocking up holes where rodents could get in, and packing away food so they are now tempted. Concerning bed bugs, it’s important to know the signs of an infestation so you can choose to avoid it. Although if you do find yourself in a situation where they have got into your home, washing linens on high heat can help kill them. 

Highly fragranced items 

While it can seem nice to get a cardi out of the wardrobe and be greeted with a pleasant smell, what most householders don’t realise is that products like fabric softener and even dryer sheets can contain huge amounts of chemicals. Indeed, when it comes to fragrance makers don’t always have to list all their ingredients so there could be anything in there! 

With that in mind, switching to fragrance-free fabric conditioner options, and using items like dryer balls instead of dryer sheets is far more sensible and healthy. 

Cookware in the kitchen 

Often we are so concerned about the ingredients we add to our food that we forget about the items they are cooked in! However, depending on the treatment and coatings on them, some cookware can be particularly harmful as they contain chemicals like PFCs. 

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The good news is it is still possible to buy pans without this coating – look for ceramic or stainless steel pans instead. 

Final thoughts 

There may be many things that can harm the health of you and your family in your home. However, making yourself aware of them and then removing them can help you create a healthier living environment.