30 Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Unhealthy

Not only is wearing shoes indoors a health risk, but it can also increase allergens. Wet leaves bring in mildew, and pollutants from grass often get trapped on the bottom of shoes. Take your shoes off outside, or put them in a washable tray as soon as you walk in the door.

Just think about all of the floors that your backpack, briefcase or purse touches in the span of a single day. Gross, right? Instead of bringing all that bacteria into your home, sanitize your bag with a disinfectant wipe and then hang it up in your entryway or closet.

Dust mites and mold love to live in warm climates. Keep your thermostat around 70 degrees to help keep them at bay.

Use HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters to prevent tiny particles of dust from being blown back out into the air.