Back to School: Help Keep Your Family Healthy

As summer winds down and backpacks come out, families everywhere are preparing for the busy back-to-school season. New routines, earlier bedtimes, and fresh school supplies take center stage—but one often-overlooked factor can make or break your family’s wellness this season: indoor air quality.

With children spending hours in classrooms, hallways, buses, and gyms, they’re constantly exposed to germs, allergens, and airborne pollutants. Those microbes don’t stop at the school doors. Kids carry them home—where they spread quickly among siblings and parents.

So how can you give your household the best defense against back-to-school illness? The answer begins with clean air and smarter habits.

The EPA reports that indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air ( EPA.gov ). Combine that with seasonal viruses, fall allergies, and back-to-school germs, and your family faces an increased risk of respiratory irritation and illness.

Poor air quality indoors can contribute to:

• More frequent colds and flu-like illnesses

• Exacerbated asthma or allergy symptoms

• Interrupted sleep due to congestion

• Reduced energy and focus for both kids and adults

When your child’s immune system is already working overtime during the school year, improving air quality at home is one of the simplest, most effective steps you can take.

Air purification is a powerful tool, but it works best as part of a broader wellness routine. Here are some easy tips to help keep germs at bay:

1. Create a Hand-Washing Habit

According to the CDC , hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent illness (CDC.gov). Encourage kids to wash hands thoroughly after school, before meals, and before bed.

2. Disinfect High-Touch Surfaces

Backpacks, lunch boxes, doorknobs, and countertops can carry viruses and bacteria. Regular cleaning reduces risk, especially during cold and flu season.

3. Boost Indoor Air Quality

Run the FilterQueen Defender Air Purifier in high-traffic areas like living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. Clean air supports healthier lungs, reduces allergy triggers, and helps prevent airborne virus spread.

4. Prioritize Sleep and Nutrition

A strong immune system starts with quality sleep and a balanced diet. Studies show children need between 8–10 hours of sleep depending on their age (SleepFoundation.org). Pair that with nutrient-rich meals to keep their bodies strong against school-season germs.

5. Monitor Seasonal Allergy Triggers

Fall brings ragweed, dust mites, and mold spores—all common triggers for allergies and asthma. A HEPA-based air purifier significantly reduces these irritants indoors, providing relief for sensitive family members (Health.com).

Air Purifiers vs. Other Preventive Measures

Some parents wonder: Do air purifiers really make a difference compared to cleaning and disinfecting? The truth is, while good hygiene and cleaning routines are essential, they can’t tackle microscopic airborne particles .

That’s where a better-than-HEPA air purifier like the Defender comes in:

• Hand washing removes germs from skin.

• Disinfecting cleans surfaces.

• Air purification helps to eliminate the invisible pollutants floating in the air your family breathes.

Together, these three layers of defense create the best protection for your family.

Ready for a Healthier Back-to-School Season?

This school year, protect your home from more than just homework stress. Cleaner air helps with the following:

• Fewer sick days

• Better sleep and focus

• Stronger immune support

• Peace of mind for parents
  
  

The FilterQueen Defender Air Purifier is more than just an air purifier—it’s a solution to keeping your family breathing easier all year long.

🏡 Shop the FilterQueen Defender today and give your family the protection they deserve.