4 Types of Illness LURKING in your Home

As much as we’d like our homes to be the perfect ‘safe space,’ this is rarely the case. Unbeknownst to many homeowners (or any tenants for that matter) are the dangers looking right around the corners.  Not burglars. Bacteria. Viruses. Nasty little pathogens that can catch us off guard, creep by our immune systems, and cause an infection.  If you’ve found yourself getting ill without exposing yourself to people, it could be because you caught something at home. Surprised? Let’s break down four kinds of pathogens that like to get into your home, how you may contact them, and most importantly, what you can do about them! 1. Respiratory Illnesses Whether it’s the flu, common cold, or something like pneumonia, respiratory illnesses love to lie in waiting indoors. They can easily transmit when someone sneezes, coughs, and in rare cases, simply talks nearby.  Is it a rhinovirus? Is it influenza? Is it something else?  Whatever it is, there are many ways you can pick it up. One of the most common ways is through our phones and devices, which we touch constantly and which carry droplets and other forms of germs. Your door knobs and handles are also often filled...