Some of the greatest hazards in your home could be right under your nose.
Daily Blast LIVE reveals the deceptive dangers hiding in your home and how to eliminate these risks quickly and easily.
First, watch your windows. Blinds bring in the light, but window treatment cords bring the danger. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, each month a child dies due to strangulation from window chords. If possible, houses should transition to cordless blinds or make sure chords are tethered by installing a simple bracket to wrap them up, up, and away.
Next, maintain your humidifiers. Without proper use and upkeep, your beloved humidifier can turn your home into a breeding ground for toxic mold. Diminish bacteria growth by changing the water daily and using mold-killing solutions to clean household surfaces.
Finally, clean out the clutter. The layout of your living room could be a serious hazard and even send you to the hospital. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention find that at least 800,000 people are hospitalized due to a fall in the home every year. Simple adjustments like securing rugs and carpeting to the floor, storing away shoes and bags, and creating proper spacing between furniture could mean the difference in your day.