Decontamination has been a trending buzzword during the COVID-19 pandemic, and with good reason. Homeowners and business owners alike are concerned about how to keep surfaces decontaminated in order to minimize the spread of the Coronavirus to their family members, and in the case of essential services, their employees and customers.<\/p>\n
The team here at Solution D\u2019Air have been decontaminating air ducts in residential, commercial and industrial HVAC systems for many years and during these unusual times when air quality and contamination are top of mind, we\u2019d like to share some information about why it\u2019s important to clean your air ducts regularly as well as some of the risks associated with a poorly maintained ventilation duct.<\/p>\n
\u201cAir cycles through your home about seven times a day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Air cycles through your home about seven times a day, and that air is very likely to contain airborne particles which collect in your HVAC ducts. And we\u2019re not just talking about house dust. These particles commonly include flakes of dead skin, hair, pet dander, microorganisms from cat litter (toxoplasmosis), pollen, mold spores, fungi, and even rodent feces.<\/p>\n
Combined with humidity, your ducts become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, mold, mites and allergens which build up and then pose a health risk. Here are some of the health risks associated with poor indoor air quality due to poorly maintained ventilation ducts:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Headaches, fatigue, and shortness of breath
\n\u2022 Worsening allergy and asthma symptoms
\n\u2022 Sinus congestion, cough, and sneezing
\n\u2022 Eye, nose, throat, and skin irritation
\n\u2022 Dizziness and nausea<\/p>\n
Air ducts are central elements of a building, which is why they must be properly taken care of.
\nProper maintenance of the air duct enables a clean and healthy environment, so you can ensure good air quality and protect the health of your family or team members. If you\u2019re unable to have your ducts cleaned soon, at the very least we recommend removing your floor vents and hand wiping as much of the duct as you can safely reach, and changing your furnace filter.<\/p>\n
Duct cleaning is not a DIY job
\nHVAC duct cleaning requires specialized tools, technology and techniques. As an example, the team here at Solution D\u2019Air uses powerful tools to apply continuous negative pressure to prevent contaminants from spreading from the affected area. Our techniques have been trusted by clients ranging from homeowners to hospitals and we can\u2019t stress enough how important it is to have your ducts cleaned regularly to keep the indoor air safe, to minimize the health risks associated with indoor air quality, and to maintain your system so that it can serve you efficiently for as long as possible.<\/p>\n
Now more than ever, ensuring that the air you\u2019re breathing indoors is free from contaminants is an important piece of providing peace of mind that we\u2019re doing everything we can to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In a time when we have more time at home to spring clean, and when decontamination and disinfection are top of mind, cleaning your ducts can help keep contaminants from constantly recirculating through your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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