Healthy Home InnovationLet's Make Your House Healthy

Was “home sweet home” ever more than wishful thinking? After all, back in the days of yore, people lived in homes that weren’t all that sweet, what with the smoky fire in the middle of house, bugs inhabiting straw pallets, and animals penned up close by. These days, with our scientific know-how and technological marvels, our homes must be so much healthier, right? Well, yes, but there are still a few problems, including chemical pollutants and biological contaminants. Bed bugs aren’t prevalent, but dust mites are. Our fires may not be smoky, but they do produce carbon monoxide and other hazardous gases. And as for those animals . . . raise your hand if your pet sleeps in your bed.

If the list seems daunting, don’t worry. Here and elsewhere on the site, we’ll walk you through not just the problems but the solutions too.

Tips to make your home healthy

1. Print double sided, or on used paper that has been printed on one side. Make use of recycled paper whenever possible.
2. Recycle your used ink cartridges.
3. Set your air-conditioners at the optimal temperature of 25°C. On cool days, use a fan or open the windows for natural ventilation.
4. Unplug electronic devices, or switch them off at the plug when they are not in use. Leaving them on standby mode will still result in a phantom load of 15%.