You work hard to provide for and protect your family, but dangers may be lurking in your home you are not aware of. While you may take multiple steps to safeguard your home, several everyday dangers may still be overlooked.
Lead
If you have a home that was built before 1978, there’s a good chance there is lead in the home’s paint. While lead doesn’t create an issue if the paint is in good condition, if it’s breaking down or peeling, lead poisoning and nervous system damage becomes a real issue, especially for children in the home. If the paint in your home tests positive for lead, hire an EPA-certified removal expert, or follow the EPA guidelines for DIY removal of the paint.
Radon Levels
Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas found in many homes. It’s also the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon naturally seeps into homes as radioactive elements decay in the earth below the foundation. Higher levels of radon cause cell damage to the lungs, increasing the risks of cancer. A combination smoke, carbon dioxide and radon detector can help measure risks, and a radon expert can install a mitigation system to lower the levels in your home if they’re too high.
Car Maintenance
Dangers also reside outside the home, including your car. Many families depend on their car to drive hundreds of miles each week, and proper tire maintenance is essential for preventing a potentially serious traffic accident. It’s important to regularly have your tires aligned and balanced for even wear. Misaligned or worn tires reduce traction, especially on icy or wet roads. You also increase the risk of a blown tire without proper maintenance. For more information on tire repair and how to maintain safe, working tires, contact a Speedy Brake and Apollo Muffler in Calgary or your local tire store.
Household Pests
Household pests, especially rodents, are a common source of potentially serious diseases. Rodents carry everything from the Hantavirus to the plague to hemorrhagic fever, depending on what area of the world you live in. Diseases are typically passed through rodent urine and feces. Hire a pest control expert to fix current infestations, as well as prevent future rodent problems.
While these potential dangers can cause serious harm to yourself or your family, most of them have simple and relatively inexpensive solutions. So start today for a safer future for your home and your family.
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