The concept of a "Healthy Home" was pioneered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to promote safe, decent, and sanitary housing as a means for preventing diseases and injury. The following seven principles are essential to keeping any home healthy.

KEEP IT DRY:

Damp houses provide an environment for mites, rodents, and mold which are all associated with asthma.

KEEP IT CLEAN:

Clean homes reduce pest infestation and exposures to contaminants.

KEEP IT PEST FREE:

Exposure to pests such as roaches and rodents can trigger asthma in children.


KEEP IT SAFE:

Injuries such as falls, burns and poisoning occur most often in the home.

KEEP IT CONTAMINANT FREE:

Exposure to harmful substances, such as lead, radon, pesticides, carbon monoxide, and second hand smoke are much higher indoors.


KEEP IT WELL VENTILATED:

Increasing the fresh air supply improves respiratory health.


KEEP IT WELL MAINTAINED:

Poorly maintained homes are at risk for moisture and pest problems.