Ventilation cleaning plays an important role in the microclimate. Most people today know that air quality affects our health. If the duct is not installed properly, maintenance and operation, it may become contaminated with dust, pollen or other debris. If moisture is present in it, then the growth potential of microorganisms increases. Some of these pollutants can cause allergies or other symptoms in people if they are exposed to them.

Dirty air duct

Studies show that indoor air pollution contributes to more than half of the illnesses we suffer from, including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, asthma, etc. With the current trend of closing all windows and doors tightly and re-circulating indoor air, city dwellers oxygen is breathing dirtier than ever.

Cleaning the ventilation system helps to reduce the amount of pollutants in the space while improving air flow while reducing the load on your system.

Air ducts become dirty over time and must be serviced periodically. Improving the quality of the microclimate begins with the lungs of your home. Keep the air ducts clean. 

Where does the dirt come from?

Most of the indoor pollutants can come from the following sources:

secondhand smoke, dirt, fumes from cooking,

chemical vapors from detergents and detergents,

gases and vapors from carpet and furniture fibers, 

dust mites, humans and pets,

pollen, airborne allergens, etc.

Preparing to clean the ventilation

If you've decided to clean your home air duct ,  here are some tips:

Check the system before cleaning

Protect carpet and home furniture while cleaning.

Use only soft bristled brushes

With the help of a vacuum cleaner and disinfectants, it is possible to remove dust and dirt that has accumulated in the ventilation duct, and with the help of seals, protection against further pollution and the need for frequent cleaning can be achieved.

Air duct cleaning

Cleaning of ventilation ducts should be carried out without dismantling them.

The nj air duct cleaning consists of three steps:

1. Inspection of the ventilation duct The inner walls of the air duct should be inspected for the presence of accumulation of dust and other contaminating elements. How to inspect the ventilation duct? For this, there are special openings (doors), which are called inspection hatches or hatches for cleaning air ducts.

 2. Cleaning the ventilation duct. Cleaning methods for ventilation systems vary depending on the degree of contamination and the type of duct (flexible, rigid or semi-rigid duct). Distinguish between mechanical and chemical cleaning methods. 

The chemical method is used to remove fatty deposits inherent in ventilation systems in kitchens, etc. The chemical is sprayed inside the duct and left there for a while. Due to a chemical reaction, the plaque peels off the inner surface of the duct and is carried away with the air. This method is used only with a small thickness of plaque.

Mechanical cleaning is carried out by hydropneumatic or hydromechanical devices and vacuum pumps. It is produced as follows: a vacuum pump is placed inside the air duct, in front of the vacuum pump there are special cleaning brushes, which, when rotating, separate the plaque from the walls of the air duct, after which it is drawn into a special filter of the vacuum pump. Mechanical cleaning is complex and time-consuming in its execution, but in case of severe pollution, only it can save. Modern methods of mechanical cleaning have interesting devices at their disposal (below in the picture). Such duct cleaning equipment is called ventilation cleaning robots. This is a radio-controlled car equipped with brushes and a video camera.                                                

3. Disinfection of air ducts

Disinfection is used to clean the ventilation ducts from microorganisms and bacteria. For disinfection, liquids, aerosols or powders based on hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid and other reagents are used.

When choosing an antiseptic, you need to consider in what kind of premises it will be used, since they have different effects. It is necessary to disinfect not only the air ducts themselves, but also all elements of the air exchange system.

Benefits of cleaning air ducts

Cleaning benefits:

Improving the quality of indoor microclimate

Reduced allergies

Extending the life of your system

Reducing house dust

Preventing mold problems

Conclusion It is important to understand that ventilation ducts do not clean themselves. Regular cleaning of your home duct can remove most of the germs and debris that can be causing your home discomfort. It is advisable to clean the canals once a year and thus you can improve your health and that of your family!