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Household rubbish around the home can lead to pests, increase the risk of fires and impact the health and wellbeing of people who live in the home.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Common Hazards to find out more about Household rubbish, bin collection, recycling and waste services from your local council.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Cleaning, Repairs and Gardening to find out more about keeping your home clean and healthy.
Our homes need looking after just as much as we do, to keep them healthy and safe.
Whether your home is new or old, regular maintenance and keeping on top of small repairs will help keep your home in good condition and can help to avoid problems occurring that are more expensive to fix in the future.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Cleaning, Repairs and Gardening to find out more about small repairs and maintenance around the home.
If your home is in need of redecorating, check out the Good Home Lincs information on Decorating to find out more about redecorating your home and how to find trusted tradespeople.
If you live in rented accommodation, check out the Good Home Lincs information on Cleaning, Repairs and Gardening to find out more about your and your landlord's responsibilities for repair work in rented accommodation.
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Our homes need looking after just as much as we do, to keep them healthy and safe.
Whether your home is new or old, regular cleaning will help keep your home in good condition and can help to avoid problems occurring that are more expensive to fix in the future.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Cleaning, Repairs and Gardening to find out more about keeping your home clean and healthy.
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Black mould can spread on to furniture, curtains and clothing, and left untreated can produces allergens, irritants and sometimes, toxic substances. Inhaling or touching mould spores can cause allergic reactions such as sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes, and a skin rash, or lead to longer-term health problems such as:
Black mould can increase your risk of developing respiratory (breathing) problems and can make asthma worse, particularly for the elderly, young babies or those with weakened immune systems, including those having chemotherapy.
Black mould is a fungus that can be found in homes where there is excess moisture. Mould thrives in areas that are warm and moist such as kitchens and bathrooms. It can appear in areas where there is condensation such as cold walls or around windows. Poor ventilation may also contribute to black mould developing.
If you notice the signs of damp and mould growth in your home act immediately to try and resolve it.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Common hazards to find out more about how to manage damp and mould in your home.
If you do not have enough or the right furniture to meet your needs you may be eligible for support to help you furnish your home.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Moving Home to find out more about help with furniture.
If you have more furniture than you need, you could consider donating your furniture.
Charities can sometimes pick up furniture and electrical items from you home for free.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Moving Home to find out more about help with furniture.
If you are struggling to furnish your home appropriately, or needing to use rooms for the wrong reason, you may be eligible for support to help you to furnish or adapt your home.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Moving Home to find out more about help with furniture.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Adaptations to find out more about making adaptations to your home.
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Pet urine and faeces (pet waste) can make your home smell bad, attract pests and make you unwell if you come into direct contact with it. Good pet hygiene (cleaning up after your pets, regularly cleaning out pet enclosures and disposing of pet waste correctly) is usually enough, but if you or someone in your home is struggling to look after their pets there are services that can help.
Connect to Support Lincolnshire provides information and advice about services and support to help people stay independent in their home. Check out the Connect to Support information on House, Garden and Pet Care to find out more about the services that are available to assist you to care for your pets.
Sometimes, finding it difficult to look after pets can be a sign that someone might also be finding it difficult to look after themselves. The Connect to Support website has more information about Looking after yourself and the services available to support you.
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Spoilt food or inappropriately storing food can make people in your home unwell or lead to pests coming into your home. If you are struggling to store food safely, you may be eligible for support to help with white good like replacement fridges and freezers, or other types of support to help you at home.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Moving Home for more information about Help with furniture.
Check out the Connect to Support information on Housing and Independence at Home to find out more about the help available to support someone in their home.
There are no significant issues in relation to clutter if you are scoring 1-3 on the clutter scale, but if you feel that you would like some more information or support, or you are worried that your home may become more cluttered, please check out the Good Home Lincs information on Common Hazards for more information.
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Clutter can lead to trips and falls, increase the risk of a fire or attract pests into your home. Everyone should be aware of the dangers in the home so that accidents can be avoided.
Clutter can also be a sign of hoarding, especially when someone is reluctant or unable to get rid of items - even if the clutter is making it difficult get around the house and keep it clean, or affecting their work, personal hygiene and relationships.
Check out the Good Home Lincs information on Common Hazards for more information about the risks a cluttered home can cause.
NHS.uk provides information about hoarding, hoarding disorders and what to do if you think someone may be hoarding.
Visit Hoarding disorder - NHS (www.nhs.uk) for more information about hoarding and hoarding disorders.
