Why clean ventilation ducts?

Cleaning ventilation ducts is necessary to remove dust from them with professional equipment. Dust build-up in ducts poses a risk of harmful contaminants in indoor air. It is advisable to hire a professional who knows how to clean ventilation ducts properly. The recommended frequency of ventilation duct cleanings is approximately 1 cleaning every 3 to 5 years.

Protect vulnerable people

Thus, cleaning the air ducts is a simple matter of lifestyle. A good cleaning of the ducts is recommended at a more frequent frequency if you have pets or if a family member has asthma. So we recommend a cleaning every 3 years.

On the other hand, two single adults who do not have pets and who clean every week can do so at a frequency of cleaning every 6 or 7 years.

Analysis of house dust according to a Health Canada study

A Health Canada study of 1000 Canadian homes reveals the presence of toxic substances in house dust. In 100% of cases, substances such as lead, mercury, cyanide, mold, dust mites and much more are found. Not convinced that you need to have your air ducts cleaned? Check out Health Canada’s guide to protecting yourself from chemicals and pollutants in the air at home.

Do you want to hire a ventilation duct cleaning company?

Find out more about the cost of cleaning ventilation ducts. Prices vary as well as the quality of the services offered.

The risks to your health if you don’t have the ventilation system ducts cleaned

PM 2.5 fine dust particles are more toxic because they pass the blood barrier via the respiratory tract. Toxic products accumulated in the body cause cancer, degenerative diseases of the central nervous system, vital organs. The reproductive system is also threatened. So the risks are very real and quite serious.

Normal-sized dust particles

Dust particles that do not enter the bloodstream can cause health problems in the ENT area and respiratory allergies and asthma. An example of this is sandblasting dust after renovations.

Cleaning ducts is a long-term habit

The problem is being studied, but we don’t have many answers. It will take time and studies to establish direct links between contaminants in indoor air and the deterioration of subject health.

We know that people exposed to contaminants get sick, but it will take time and studies to accumulate evidence for serious public health measures to be put in place. In the meantime, if you don’t want to be part of these statistics, it’s up to you to act. You have nothing to lose and everything has gained by getting into the habit of having the air ducts cleaned.

Cleaning your sofa for allergies

Sofas and sofas accumulate allergens. It turns out that a professional cleaning service for your fabric furniture is effective in getting rid of it. To find out more about this service offered by our professionals, visit our sofa and furniture cleaning section.

To maintain good air quality, after duct cleaning, check the furnace filter often and vacuum regularly. You can also find out more about carpet cleaning.

 

Why does venting improve energy efficiency?

Cleaning ventilation ducts has been shown to facilitate the operation of a heating or cooling system. With clean ventilation ducts, hot or cold air is more easily distributed throughout the rooms. A clean system translates into better energy efficiency. When the ducts are dirty, the system will consume more energy to achieve the same efficiency. Thus, the rapid fouling of the furnace filter as well as the coil will restrict the passage of air.

Calibration of your ventilation system

In some less common cases, a duct may be partially clogged with construction debris. For example, in a new house or after renovations. Thus, during cleaning, we discover materials, the remains of small dead rodents or toys for example. In this case, a specific duct is blocked.

5 Essential Steps to Cleaning Ventilation Ducts

To protect your health, cleaning ventilation ducts must be done well

Simply not cleaning a portion of your ventilation system properly and in a short time the entire system will be contaminated. This will be the case with mold spores or bacteria that multiply naturally. It is therefore important that the ducts, grates, furnace, coils, fan and filter are thoroughly cleaned.

There are five main actions to achieve effective cleaning that will remove pollutants and dust in the ductwork and ventilation system and to protect your health.

1-First, a mechanical action dislodges dust from the inner walls of the ducts by means of a cleaning nozzle. Thus the nozzle is inserted into each duct and whips the inside of the duct while blowing the dirt forward with a very powerful jet of compressed air.

2-At the same time, a huge, very powerful “vacuum cleaner” called a dust sensor is connected to the lowest point of your system and sucks up dust and dirt. Ideally in a powerful factory truck out of the house for better cleaning.

3-It is also necessary to do manual cleaning of the coils, fan and filters.

4-Finally, the application of a natural biocide at the end of the cleaning sterilizes the inside of the entire ventilation system. Our product is effective against mold spores or microscopic bacteria. The biocide is used for cleaning fan coils and other parts. Then it is spread with the help of a fogger in all the ducts.

5-In addition, it is necessary to ensure the cleanliness of the filter before restarting the system. Afterwards, we recommend cleaning or replacing the furnace filters often. This habit helps maintain the benefits of duct cleaning for longer. Note that HEPA grade paper filters are best. However, electronic filters are good as long as you don’t forget to clean them regularly.

If you are thinking of cleaning ventilation ducts, visit our service page with the details of our offer.

Why not have the dryer vent cleaned at the same time as the vent?

Cleaning the dryer vent is definitely a good practice to save energy. It’s also a safety measure against dryer fires. Cleaning the dryer duct costs as little as $25 if you do it when cleaning the ventilation ducts.

Why choose Cleaning Experts to clean ventilation ducts?

You can’t do a good cleaning of your ventilation ducts yourself because it requires

To do this, it is essential to have expensive specialized equipment that also requires expertise to use. You need to choose a company that you will trust.

Also, get an idea of the seriousness of a company by the telephone answer, the seniority, the reputation, the appearance of the staff and the caliber of the equipment. A business that doesn’t have a brick-and-mortar presence, uses small machinery, or has inexperienced employees shouldn’t be your first choice.

What’s more, there’s no reason to settle for amateur ventilation cleaning for your air ducts?

Find out about our promotions and enjoy the best cleaning at an affordable price. You can also find more information on our ventilation cleaning page.

Clean up dust and breathe healthy

Cleaning indoor dust weekly: more important than you think according to several studies. Indoor air contains dust, and this dust contains substances that are harmful to health. For example, lead, mercury, cangeride, mold. In addition to heavy metals, dozens of new hazardous substances are also present in house dust.

A Health Canada study to encourage you to clean up the dust.

Health Canada’s study specifically analyzes house dust samples from 1,000 homes across Canada. Samples are obtained by rubbing surfaces and also by taking an air sample. The results are alarming, but come to think of it, is it really surprising?

Clean dust regularly

Dust should be cleaned once a week. Dust samples from 1000 out of 1000 houses contain contaminants that are very dangerous to health, such as the heavy metals already mentioned. Be aware that at least 50 other substances that are harmful to your health are present in house dust, according to another recent study conducted in 10 U.S. states.

New poisons in the dust, by the ton

In 2016 in the United States, a study conducted in no less than 10 states allowed researchers to identify more than 50 harmful substances in house dust. To learn more about this study, read the article on house dust published in the 2016 Quebec City newspaper Le Soleil. These substances are present in a number of products that are present in Canada as well as internationally.

How Poisons Enter the Human Body Through Dust

Dust picks up harmful materials and acts as a vector, circulating them in the air we breathe, unless we clean it up before it happens. Also, depending on the size of the dust particles, they will make their way through your system. For example, the larger particles don’t go very far, while the smaller ones will pass through the blood barrier and introduce the poisons into your body.

The only protection: frequent cleaning to remove dust

As you may have guessed, frequent dust cleaning is a necessity to protect your health. Just as you wouldn’t want to drink poisoned water, you also don’t want to breathe air full of chemical particles. Be aware that the smaller the particles, the higher the health risks.

How to Properly Clean Dust

Don’t use a feather duster to remove the dust, all you’re going to do is put the dust in circulation in the air and breathe it in. Clean the dust with a damp cloth and rinse it, as the dust will be removed by the wastewater. Vacuum 2 times a week. Also, make sure you have a HEPA filter to capture very fine particles in your vacuum.

Use a HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner, get rid of the most harmful particles

As we just mentioned, the smallest dust particles are the most dangerous. If you decide to do a good cleaning to remove dust with a normal filter, the smallest and most dangerous dust particles are propelled into the air as they come out of your vacuum. So you’re shooting yourself in the foot if your goal is to take care of your health and that of your family.

Clean up hidden dust during the annual cleaning

Once a year you have to do a big cleaning of the house. This is an opportunity to clean up the dust behind the stove and fridge, bookcases and other heavy furniture. If you move all your furniture forward, you’ll be amazed at how much dust has accumulated on the mouldings and floor. Don’t forget to clean cabinet tops, mosquito nets, door and window frames, etc. Be aware that piles of old dust are the worst.

Hire Pros to Clean Up the Dust

If you are sensitive to dust, it will certainly be wise to entrust the cleaning of sofas and sofas, carpet cleaning and ventilation duct cleaning to professionals. Fabric furniture, carpets and ducts are also conducive to the accumulation of embedded dust, bacteria and dust mites.

Cleaning air ducts, more hidden dust

House dust is harmful, and good cleaning habits to remove it are beneficial. You’ll find tons of studies on the subject in every language in the world if you have time to Google it. Dust also lodges in places where it will be difficult to clean, such as ventilation ducts, if you have any.

Dust Ventilation Duct Cleaning Service

For people who have forced-air systems, such as central heating and air conditioning, it is necessary to hire a professional firm once every 3 years. Using specialized equipment, a professional vent cleaner will remove dust from all along your ductwork and in your furnace for you. To learn more about this topic, check out our page on cleaning ventilation ducts to remove dust.

In addition to the chemical poisons carried by indoor dust, there are also organic contaminants such as mold, dust mites, bacteria and others such as legionnaires’ disease. These substances are likely to proliferate in dust beds accumulated in small, hard-to-reach corners. To get rid of this dust, which is particularly harmful to people allergic to dust mites, you should definitely clean the air ducts.