Posted: August 17, 2026

Indoor Air Quality Considerations for Homes with Children

Breathe healthier air with Harris Comfort

When it comes to exposing our kids to outdoor air pollution, there is only so much we can do. Sure, if we get an alert about air quality not being great, we can change our plans for the day and minimize our time outside, but so many other variables are out of our control. Our indoor air quality, however, is a different story.

Yes, indoor pollution is indeed a thing and something that parents need to be conscious of. Keep reading to learn more.

Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important for Kids?

On average, both adults and kids spend about 90% of their time indoors, where levels of certain air pollutants can be two to five times higher than they are outside. This means that kids are constantly being exposed to and breathing in unhealthy air. It may go without saying, but this can play a big role in their overall health and well-being.

In fact, you have to be even more careful when it comes to children and air quality. Kids breathe twice as fast as adults do, which means they take in more harmful substances. Additionally, a young child’s brain, lungs, and other vital organs are still developing and are more vulnerable than the fully developed organs of an adult.

Unhealthy indoor air can make kids more susceptible to pneumonia, colds, bronchitis, and ear infections. It can also make existing asthma and allergies worse.

What Contributes to Poor Indoor Air Quality?

There are all sorts of unhealthy substances that contribute to poor indoor air quality. Of course, this includes tobacco smoke and secondhand smoke from cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Then there are sources of indoor air pollution that you might be less familiar with, such as mold, mildew, pet dander, air fresheners, perfumes, and volatile organic compounds that can be found in plastics, art supplies, household cleaners, paints, and glues.

Harris Comfort offers a range of indoor air quality solutions that help you tackle your home’s polluted air.

Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with Harris Comfort

Here is a look at some of the indoor air quality services and products that home and business owners in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania, can find at Harris Comfort:

• The Aerus Air Scrubber: This top-rated air cleaning system helps get rid of allergens, mold, volatile organic compounds, and other indoor air pollutants. This scrubber reduces contaminants in your home’s air, as well as ones found on surfaces in your home.
• Duct sealing: If your ducts aren’t properly sealed, extra pollutants may be finding their way into your home. The technicians at Harris Comfort can use Aeroseal, an advanced duct-sealing solution, to improve your home’s indoor air quality and boost your HVAC system’s energy efficiency.
• Duct cleaning: In addition to sealing your ducts, we can also clean them. This helps remove any dust, pet hair, mold, and pests that may have accumulated over time.
• A whole-home humidifier: Not only do humidifiers improve comfort, but they also balance out a home’s moisture, which is key for your home’s humidity levels.

Contact Harris Comfort today and let us know how we can help you improve your home’s indoor air quality.