A briefing paper for the Canterbury
District Health Board, said: “The housing environment (in New Zealand) is a key
setting with impacts on human health. Housing factors which contribute
significantly to health outcomes include temperature, humidity and ventilation,
overcrowding, affordability and fuel poverty.”
The paper further said that direct effects
of cold homes on health included excess mortality from cardiovascular and
respiratory disease amongst the elderly, increased respiratory problems in
children, increased illnesses such as colds and flu, mental health problems and
the exacerbation of conditions such as arthritis.
Humidity level in your house is thus a
decisive factor on human health. High humidity reduces indoor temperatures
during winter, paving way for cold home conditions which adversely affect your
health. The saturation of moisture content causes dampness, which leads to the
over growth of mould and dust mites in your homes.
How to get rid of mould
Mould will grow in often neglected places
such as wardrobes, under carpets, behind curtains and furniture in humid
conditions. A quality home cleaning service will check these problematic areas
and remove all traces of mould and mildew during the cleaning process. However,
when you clean your home yourself, it is highly likely that you may overlook
such matters.
Here’s a DIY method to kill visible mould:
Apply methylated spirits (denatured alcohol) to the affected area, and let it
remain there for half an hour. Repeat this process once more and see that signs
of the mould have disappeared. Finally,
wipe the area with a clean cloth to completely remove mould spores. Throw away
the cloth after use to prevent any leftover mould spores growing back.
Lemons and green home cleaning
Lemons can be used as a good natural
cleaning substance, which will also leave your house smelling fresh. The citric
acid in lemon makes it a strong disinfectant. It has also low pH and
antibacterial properties. Harsh and toxic chemicals in many cleaning products
will have negative effects on your health, so it’s good to resort to natural
cleaners.
Stove cleaning: Stove gets dirty if you
don’t clean it regularly. Take a lemon piece and rub it over the stove surface;
then sprinkle some baking soda and using a soft sponge, begin to scrub. When
hard stains are loosened, wipe the surface with a cotton cloth to get perfect
clean.
Microwave cleaning: Take half cup of water
into a microwave-safe bowl. Mix it with the juice of half of a lemon. Place the bowl in the microwave and heat it for
3 minutes or until it boils. Now, let the boiled lemon water stay in the
microwave for five to 10 minutes to kill all the bacteria and remove bad smell.
The vapours will help to loosen up stubborn stains and any food particles stuck
in the oven. Now open the microwave door and clean it with a damp cloth.
Residential cleaning
Till recently, the demand for house and
apartment-cleaning services was most popular with people of higher than average
wealth looking for a little more free time – especially in two-income
households. Market research conducted a few years before said that married
couples with college degrees, 45 years old or older, always depend on reputed
home cleaning service in New Zealand.
However, the latest trend shows that people
of all walks of life are inclined to avoid the cleaning chores in their daily routine
because everybody can now afford reliable house cleaning services in New
Zealand.
Select Home Cleaning provides professional
home cleaning service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and
Christchurch - dependable and affordable award winning home cleaning by fully trained
owner operators. Call a home cleaner now on 0800 000 907 for a cleaning job or for
a free quote on house cleaning.
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