University of Florida

Healthy Homes

healthy home
Most people spend over 90% of their time indoors, either at home or in other buildings.  Here are things you can do to make your home healthy and safe:

Home Safety

Indoor Air Quality

My Florida Home Book, Part 1

Publications

My Florida Home Book, Part 2

Publications

Insect Control

 

If you are planning to be away from your home for a month or more, there are steps you should take to protect your home while you are gone.  The most common problems facing the returning homeowner are mold and mildew, rust and burglary. Find out what you can do to prevent these problems in Closing Up Your Home.

Staff who work in this area:

Portelos-Rometo, Maria   Ed.D. - Extension Agent II, Family and Consumer Sciences

King, Mary- Community Outreach Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences