Make Your Home a Post-Pandemic Wellness Oasis

Even with the pandemic winding down, it’s still important to keep your home as safe as it is comfortable. From purifying the air you breathe to adding greenery to your space, there are plenty of simple ways to embrace wellness. Below is a guide from Foster Green Design Build to get started on creating and maintaining your own wellness oasis.

Prepare Your Home

One of the best ways to keep your home free of germs is to clean and sanitize it frequently and thoroughly. It may seem like common sense but it can be easy to overlook. Consider hiring professional cleaners to take care of any areas you wouldn’t otherwise tackle. Additionally, use antibacterial wipes throughout your home on high-touch surfaces such as:

• Doorknobs

• Remote controls

• Light switches

• Faucets

Get Some Houseplants

Indoor plants can help to purify the air and act as natural air fresheners. All plants help remove indoor pollutants but some are more effective at it than others. Some of the best pollutant-removing houseplants are chrysanthemum, spider plant, and golden pothos. Plants have enormous benefits for physical health, as well — ranging from reducing stress and anxiety to improving your mood and energy levels.

Tackle Some DIY Remodeling

Remodeling your home is a great way to give it a fresh look and feel. Many smaller remodeling projects are simple enough to do yourself while still making an impact on your space. You’ll just need some elbow grease and creativity. DIY ideas include:

• Adding new window coverings

• Painting walls

• Laying new floors

• Hanging wall art

• Painting old furniture

Quick tip: depending on the scope of your remodeling project, you might just find it easier to empty out a given room. If you want to save yourself a lot of headaches later, a label maker is a great choice that will help you stay organized.

Seek Professional Assistance

If your home is feeling a little off-balance, you may want to seek some help from professionals. Before doing so, make sure to perform some research and talk with friends who've had similar work done. Also, check online for reviews. Next, once you’ve identified some potential vendors, choose one or two and reach out directly via email or phone.

Get a Home Inspection

If you want to continue to protect your family against the next potential health hazard, consider hiring a professional to conduct an inspection of your home and note any areas that pose potential health risks or danger. While you’re there, ask questions about what you can do to improve air quality and safety in your space. For instance, if they notice water damage on exterior walls, they might recommend installing flood protection devices.

Now that we’ve survived the worst of the pandemic, it could be tempting to let our guard down. But staying safe and healthy is good advice for any time. With preparation, you can make your home an oasis of wellness, no matter what’s happening outside.

George Foster of Foster Green Design Build is a real estate and home building professional with over 20 years of experience as a home contractor. George specializes in the design and construction of energy efficient high performing custom homes. His expertise has been derived from his involvement in the development and construction of over 50 residential single and multifamily structures throughout the city and suburbs of Chicago. Call 773-490-5877.

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