Running your home can be hard. When you have a job, children, a social life, and health priorities to keep on top of, you’ll often find that staying on top of the home is the last thing that you want to do. However, it’s still something that you know is important, so you do your best. You may even have a solid cleaning routine that you stick to, just to try and make things easier. If you do – you’re not alone.
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However, did you realize that there are things that you could be doing around the home that you really shouldn’t be? Most of the time, you’ll do this by accident. Or, it may even be that you are so super busy that you just forget. But if you want to keep your home safe and healthy, here are five things you should never do.
Leaving Food Out in Your Home
First of all is the idea of leaving food out. And this is a mistake for two reasons. First of all, when the weather is really warm, if you leave food out on the side, then it could get contaminated. If you have windows open, then the kitchen may not be as cool as it should be and flies can get in. But that’s not all, you may be attracting all other kinds of pests too. And the last thing you need right now is a pest problem that you’ve caused!
Forgetting To Clean Your Cleaning Equipment!
Something that you may forget to do without even realizing it, is cleaning your cleaning equipment! Now, this can sound a little crazy but just think about it for a second. Because you spend a lot of time cleaning, so your cleaning equipment is bound to get dirty right? So make sure that you soak your cleaning cloths in bleach, clean your vacuum cleaner and brooms and mops too as and when they need it.
Flushing Waste Paper
It’s common to flush things down the toilet to get rid of them, but it can cause ongoing plumbing issues. If you want to know the answer to the question, can wipes be flushed down the toilet, then the answer is no. You really can’t use wipes or cloths and flush them. You could be making a costly mistake if you do!
Leaving Flames Unattended
If you tend to walk away from the stove or fireplace, then you may be asking for trouble. Maybe you’re busy or you don’t even know that this is a hard, but it definitely is. It’s better to be safe than sorry and not leave these things unattended, especially around children.
Ignoring Faulty Electrics at Home
Finally, you’re always going to want to be sure that you deal with any electrical issues that you have around the home. You may think that there’s not really a problem, or you may keep forgetting to call an electrician, but you really need to make sure that you take action right away. If you have electrics that keep blowing, damp in the walls, or you think something has chewed through some wires, you need to stop putting it off and get a professional in ASAP. It’s the safest thing to do!
Today’s contributor has given some good food for thought. If you can think of any around the home mistakes to avoid, please share in the comments.
She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
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