Baby on the Way? Preparing Your Nursery’s Air Quality in Houston

Congratulations! You’re in "nesting" mode. You’ve painted the nursery, assembled the crib, and bought enough diapers to survive the first month.

But there is one thing most expectant parents in Houston forget to check: The air their baby will be breathing.

Newborns breathe 40-60 times a minute. Their lungs are tiny and developing. They are far more sensitive to irritants than you are.

At Houston Air Rescue, we get called out to nurseries all the time. Usually, it’s after the baby arrives and develops a cough or congestion that won't go away.

I want you to call us before that happens.

The "Nursery Prep" Trap

Here is a common scenario I see:

You decide to turn the guest room into a nursery. You rip up old carpet, maybe sand the walls to paint, or put in new flooring.

Renovation creates dust. Fine drywall dust, sawdust, and fiberglass particles float in the air. Even if you kept the door closed, your central AC system sucked that dust into the return vent and distributed it through your ducts.

Now, you have a beautiful, clean-looking nursery... served by a vent full of construction dust.

What is Hiding in Houston Ducts?

In our humid climate, it’s not just dust.

• Mold Spores: If the house is older, there might be dormant mold in the ducts.
• VOCs: Fumes from new paint or furniture off-gassing can get trapped in the system.
• Previous Owners' Mess: I once found a petrified rat in a duct leading to a nursery. I’m not trying to scare you, but I believe in being honest. You don't know what’s in there until you look.

The "Fresh Start" Clean

We call this the "Fresh Start." Before you bring the baby home, let us wipe the slate clean.

We come in with our truck-mounted equipment. We put the system under negative pressure. We scrub every inch of the ductwork. We can also apply a baby-safe, botanical sanitizer that kills mold and bacteria without harsh chemical fumes.

We ensure that when you lay your little one down to sleep, the air blowing on them is clean, pure, and safe.

A Small Price for Health

I know babies are expensive. I’m a father myself. But skipping air quality to save money is a mistake.

Avoid the "$49 special" scammers. They are looking to make a quick buck and won't protect your family. A professional cleaning that actually removes the microscopic irritants will cost between $450 and $700.

Think of it as part of the nursery setup. You bought the safe car seat. You bought the non-toxic crib mattress. Make sure the air is safe too.

Enjoy these precious moments. Let us worry about the dust.

Call Houston Air Rescue: 281-845-4011