Why Children Are More Vulnerable to Indoor Air Pollution

Did you know that we spend nearly 90% of our time indoors where the levels of pollutants can be 2 - 5 times higher than outside! This is why indoor air has such an impact on our health. Even more so when it comes to our kids.

The fact is that when we speak about air pollution, most commonly people think of outdoor air pollution like smog looming over a cityscape or traffic exhaust. When in fact the most dangerous air is our indoor air that our kids breathe and the place where they spend the majority of their time. At Professional Cleaning & Restoration Systems we understand that the home is an interconnected ecosystem and improving indoor air quality isn't just about comfort - it’s about protecting our kids.

Why Are Kids More Vulnerable to Indoor Air Quality?

Kids are not just "small adults". Their little bodies are still in the process of developing their brains, lungs and other organs. Physiologically this makes them more susceptible to indoor air pollution than adults. Further, children breathe faster than adults do, which causes them to take in more air in relation to their overall body weight. Because they are so small they are closer to the ground, which causes them to be in closer range to indoor and outdoor pollutants like dust, mold, exhaust, pollen, VOC's, dander, airborne particles and other harmful air contaminants.

Common Indoor Air Threats

Almost 50% of the air in our homes comes from the outside. Air that infiltrates our homes through open doors and windows, ventilation systems, and even air that seeps in through tiny gaps around foundations, windows, doors, utility penetrations, even tiny spaces in building materials. That air then circulates around our homes and gets trapped in our soft textiles and duct systems.

Things like pollen, dust, dander, mold, VOC's, asbestos, fiberglass, smoke, smog, dust mites, and small airborne particulates. All of these things can cause aggravation to asthma, allergies, respiratory systems, headaches, dizziness, general feelings of unwellness, even cognitive effects.

How The PCRS Whole Home Approach Protects Kids Health

At Professional Cleaning & Restoration Systems of Connecticut, we don't just clean & restore - we create cleaner, healthier, more comfortable living environments through a science-based, Whole Home Approach that targets air contaminants at their source.

Our Whole Home Approach addresses all possible issues in the home that could be contributing to poor indoor air quality.  This does not mean that every home is going to be plagued by every issue that we have a solution for.  That is why we do a thorough bottom to top inspection of the property so that we can pinpoint exactly what is having a negative effect on your indoor air quality.  

PCRS can help with all things related to indoor air quality like:

• Carpet, Tile, Area Rug, Upholstery & Mattress Cleaning
• Dryer Vent & Duct Cleaning
• Air Purification
• Humidity Control
• Ventilation & Air Sealing Improvements
• Mold Removal
• Water Damage Clean-up
• And Everything Indoor Air Quality Related

Why It Matters: A Cleaner, Healthier, More Comfortable Home for our Kids

By removing indoor pollutants, we are making our homes safer for our kids. Not to mention we are able to enjoy a Cleaner, Healthier, More Comfortable Home! PCRS will help you protect against:

• Chronic coughs & respiratory infections
• Asthma flare-ups
• Environmental allergy development or aggravation
• Sleep and cognitive issues

Every child deserves to grow up in a home where the air helps them grow stronger - not sicker. 

You & Your Family Deserve a Cleaner, Healthier, More Comfortable Home

If you’re concerned about your child's environment, you're not alone - and you don't have to handle it on your own. Call today for your FREE Indoor Air Quality Assessment.

Protect their breath. Protect their Future. Professional Cleaning & Restoration Systems - Your Partner in Cleaning for Health, Not Just Appearance.