Mar 28, 2022
The next thing that people do after buying their own home is to have it undergo renovation or remodeling. Be it because they want to add more space, functionality, or upgrade the materials in their home, a renovation will definitely make your house more beautiful and functional, ultimately improving your mood during the time when you’re staying at home.
There are many reasons to have your homes reworked, and because AllHome cares for your well-being, we have prepared this guide to safety throughout the whole time of your renovation.
It’s important in renovation projects to start it with the safety of everyone in mind, which is why getting the right materials and equipment to be used in the construction is important. Additionally, you’ll have to make sure that you’ve obtained the permits and that you’ve met the city codes set by your government.
Included in the idea of getting the right materials and equipment before the renovation activity is wearing the right clothing for the job. For those who will be spray painting or those who will be dealing with harmful chemicals, you may want to be covered from head to toe, such as a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, closed toe shoes and a pair of socks, and gloves.
For those who will be exposed to loud noises like the sound of drilling machines or the hammering of walls that is mostly included during renovations, it is important to wear earplugs to prevent the noise from damaging the ears.
For those in charge of spraying, drilling, or sawing, it is best to have your eyes protected with goggles or glasses. You wouldn’t want to irritate your eyes that can potentially cost you your sense of sight just because you failed this very easy preventive measure in your home renovation.
Now that you’re all set to safely start your renovation project, we’ll talk about the safety measures you’ll have to practice during the whole time of renovation period.
First is to have good ventilation. Open your windows and doors. Use your fan to blow the harmful substances away. Construction materials used in house renovation like your paints contain gasses that can cause headaches, nausea, and irritation to the lungs when a person is exposed to it.
If your renovation plan includes painting walls, make sure that you have good ventilation. Open windows and doors, and use a fan to limit irritation from fumes. House paints contain volatile organic compounds that come out as gasses. These gasses can quickly cause headaches, dizziness, and lung irritation.
In a home renovation, dust particles will accumulate. To protect yourself from these particles that come out due to the different methods done in a home renovation, like sanding, it is best to wear a mask and to remove items that can store it. An example of this item is the carpet. Carpets are capable of storing a large amount of dust particles that can end up in someone’s lungs causing irritation.
Finally, if your home renovation is a huge project that will either take a long time or will be doing a lot of work such as varnishing, painting, or sanding, then it will be better to find a place where you can stay for a while like a hotel or renting a unit. This will help you avoid inhaling fumes that can be harmful to your health.
After your home renovation, it’s time to do some cleaning. Check if you have eliminated all the dust by, first, cleaning the walls. Using a cloth, be sure to wipe the dust off your walls. If the walls are newly painted, clean the dust off it using a dry duster. If the paint is old, use a damp towel in wiping the dust off. In case there are places that you can’t reach, like those areas near the ceiling, you can use a towel. Wrap the towel around the broom to be able to reach high areas.
We mentioned earlier in this article that carpets store a large amount of dust. Get rid of the dust by getting a vacuum and having it go over the carpet several times to make sure that all dust has been removed. The same idea goes for upholstered furniture that may have caught dust during the renovation. For floorings covered by wood, linoleum, or tiles, all you need is a mop to wipe off the dust.
Finally, since you’re done with the renovation, you’ll no longer need your tools and equipment so make sure that they’re properly stored in, for example, a storage box. Double check every area to make sure that there is nothing left scattered somewhere.
Now that you’ve read our guide to safety throughout a renovation period, it’s time to act on your remodeling plans and make it into reality. Make sure that you keep our guide in mind so you can prevent unnecessary accidents.
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