Tips for Creating a Healthy Home Environment

by Denise Mason 07/28/2021


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While we are all working to protect the environment and preserve our world for future generations, it's important to remember that we need to prioritize our own healthy homes as well. When you create a sustainable and peaceful living space, you will enjoy both mental and physical health benefits. From prioritizing energy efficiency to reducing the clutter in your home, you will find that there are many ways that you create a healthy home environment. These are a few tips to consider:

Get a Houseplant or Two

One of the best ways to improve the indoor environment of your home is to bring the outside in with you. Houseplants can help add natural beauty to your interior design while simultaneously cleaning the air inside your home. In addition to helping improve the air quality in your home, houseplants have been found to offer significant mental health benefits. People find it very rewarding to take care of their plants and watch them grow.

Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Home

Many of the efforts that will help improve the energy efficiency of your home while also make it a cleaner, more livable environment. For example, when you opt for energy-efficient appliances you will find that the noise pollution is reduced in your home and that many of your appliances work better as well. In addition, you will feel good about the efforts you are making to protect the environment and preserve the world's valuable resources.

Reduce the Amount of Stuff in Your Home and Get Organized

One of the easiest ways to create a healthier home environment is to begin organizing each room of your home. Take the time to reduce the amount of items that you have in any given room and recycle or donate unwanted goods. Once you have removed all unwanted items, you can start to organize each space. This will allow you to feel less stressed inside your own home.

Plant a Garden in Your Yard

Growing your own fruits and vegetables will decrease your reliance on grocery store products that are shipped around the world. In addition, it will give you immediate access to some of the healthiest foods that you can enjoy - not to mention many people absolutely love gardening as a hobby. ;

Prioritize Natural Light in Your Home

Natural sunlight will help keep the air inside your home clean while also offering you the boost of vitamin D that you need in order to feel happy and healthy. Open your blinds and drapes whenever possible, and clean your windows regularly to allow as much light as possible into your home.

Create a Cleaning Schedule to Reduce Indoor Pollutants

Once you have organized your home, you will want to keep it clean. Many people have success by creating a cleaning schedule that is easy to stick to. Surface cleaning will reduce the number of indoor pollutants in your home - but don't forget to use all-natural or eco-friendly cleaning products.

Healthy homes are happy homes. Whether you take a few simple steps toward improving the sustainability of your home, or you decide to overhaul your lifestyle, you will find that there are many benefits to living in a healthy home environment.

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Denise Mason

Hi! I'm Denise Mason. WELCOME to my Website! Being a full-time REALTOR® gives me the opportunity to assist in achieving your wants, desires, needs, and priorities in selling or finding a home. My goal is to take care of my real estate clients by providing an exceptional, no drama experience that you not only deserve but should demand in the hectic and competitive marketplace of today. I work closely with you throughout your entire real estate transaction. I work to be your family REALTOR® for life. Success begins and ends with good communication. I love what I do and do what I love! I am positive, enthusiastic and truly enjoy people and the real estate business. My commitment to you, my client extends far beyond a single transaction. My goal is to communicate, educate and exceed expectations! As the daughter, wife, and mother of active duty and retired service members, I've had numerous relocation experiences; renting, buying and selling a home. I grew up in Arlington County, VA and lived there for more than 20 years. Upon my husband's retirement from the Army we could think of no better place to call home than Virginia, the place of our childhood. I have been a Prince William County resident since 1997. We have raised and educated three children in the Prince William County School system. My family is my pride and priority which makes me no different than you or any other individual who wants a safe and comfortable environment for yourself, family and friends. I look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals. Call me at 703-283-0969 or email me so we can meet over tea or coffee & I can get to work for you!