How Healthy Is Your Home?



Are you still sticking with your New Year’s resolution?  Staying fit and keeping a healthy diet is great, but is your home?  A clean house is a lot like a fortress protecting your family from colds, flus, allergies, pests and more. Take a quiz to learn whether your home is a safe haven or in need of a wellness boost. 
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