The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has left many families concerned for their immunocompromised household members. These people have a weakened immune system—such as from a medication or a health condition—that limits their body’s ability to fight infections and disease. Fortunately, you can make your home safe for this patient by ensuring it is as free of harmful pathogens as possible. You can accomplish this in many ways, from small acts like upgrading your vacuum to larger tasks like scheduling a mold inspection.

Home Prep for an Immunocompromised Patient

1. Upgrade the Vacuum

Most vacuums found in the average home are designed to pick up larger dirt. If yours is like this, then it’s time to upgrade it. Buy a two-fan suction motor vacuum with a built-in HEPA filter. The high-efficiency particulate air filter is designed to capture smaller particles that the average vacuum filter will not. Specifically, they catch 99.97 percent of all particles the size of 0.3 microns such as dust, pollen, microbes, and mold.

2. Schedule a Mold Inspection

Mold can affect the health of people who are not immunocompromised but will likely have a more severe effect on those with weaker immune systems. Every home has some amount of mold spores in the air, but this should be kept to safe levels. Have a mold inspection done to determine whether you have a dangerous number of spores in your indoor air. If you do, hire mold removal to locate the problem area and remove it.

3. Install an Air Purifier

Many diseases are transmitted through the air, so improving your indoor air quality creates a safer environment. There are whole-house air purifiers that can be installed. If you don’t want to invest in this, you can use portable machines to filter the air in a single room. Look for a purifier with a HEPA filter.

The home inspector at Rainbow Environmental Services will ensure your home is mold-free for your loved one’s health and wellness. Since 1990, these mold remediation technicians have been serving the families of Cincinnati, OH. Their thorough mold inspection will find any issues, and their certified team will use state-of-the-art equipment for complete remediation. Learn more on their website and call (513) 624-6470 to schedule your inspection.