Keep it Cleanable and Safe 1

Keep it Cleanable - Flooring

Track in Contaminants n Four Steps — Hard Surface Walkways — Outside Grate-Like Mat — Inside Carpet Pad — Hard Surface Floor

Shoes Off – Less Dust Enters

Control Dust When Cleaning n Central vacuum ensures dust doesn’t enter living space n Needs good filtration n Needs exterior exhaust

Keep it Safe

Trip/Fall Prevention n Grab bars n Lighting n Handrails n Safe steps n Remove throw rugs and trip hazards n Key areas: bath, steps

WAP Eligible Expenses n Injury prevention: minor repairs when needed to effectively Weatherize home — rare instances to allow safe worker entry — know the local referral options n Smoke alarms if not present or operable. n Fire extinguishers ONLY when solid fuel is present