Creating a Health-First Home for Kids: What Every Parent Should Know
It may not seem like it with all this rain, but summer break is here in the South, which means more playdates, sleepovers, and (especially with this rain) more indoor fun. But is your home really ready to keep your family healthy and safe this summer?
At Pure Health Home, we believe a healthy family starts with a healthy home. And here’s what every parent should know - and some simple steps you can take now to prep your home for a safe, fun summer break.
Check Your Indoor Air Quality
When the heat (and, as we mentioned, rain) drives everyone inside, indoor air quality matters more than ever. Dust, pet dander, mold spores, and other allergens can accumulate rapidly, triggering sneezing, coughing, and exacerbating asthma.
How to Help:
Vacuum and dust more often, especially rugs, playroom floors, and soft toys.
Change your HVAC filters every 1 to 3 months.
Consider an indoor air quality test to detect hidden mold or pollutants.
2. Test Your Tap Water
Hydration is essential for active kids, but tap water can contain contaminants like lead, chlorine, and bacteria, especially in older homes or pipes. Yes, filtered pitchers and taps help, but they don’t catch everything.
How to Help:
Have your home’s water tested for common contaminants.
Use certified filtration systems if needed.
Encourage kids to drink plenty of clean, fresh water and refill non-plastic reusable water bottles.
3. Keep Mold and Moisture in Check
Summer + Humidity + Messy Kids = Prime Conditions for Mold Growth. And this mold may be growing where you can’t even see it, such as behind walls, under sinks, or in basement playrooms. Even low-level mold can affect breathing and cause fatigue or headaches.
How to Help:
Check for leaks around sinks, tubs, and windows.
Run exhaust fans when cooking or showering.
Schedule a professional mold assessment if you notice musty smells or persistent health symptoms.
4. Protect Little Lungs from Hidden Toxins
Many everyday household items, such as cleaning sprays, air fresheners, and furniture finishes, can release VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that linger in the air. Children’s developing lungs are extra sensitive to these toxins.
How to Help:
Choose natural or non-toxic cleaning products.
Open windows when cleaning or painting.
Add houseplants that naturally help filter indoor air.
5. Book a Whole-Home Health Check
Think of a whole-home health check like a wellness check-up, but for your house. Our In-Home Wellness Assessments cover air quality, water safety, and potential hidden toxins, so you can have peace of mind while your kids run wild all summer long.
Your home should be a safe haven, not a hidden health risk. This summer, take simple steps to create a clean, healthy environment where your family can laugh, play, and thrive all season long.
Ready to prep your home for a healthy summer? Book your Home Health Assessment today atpurehealthhome.com or call us at (205) 901-8785.