WHO?
The person who should conduct the cleaning varies upon the severity of the air duct filth. It is either conducted by hired professionals or in a do-it-yourself (DIY) manner. If the task of cleaning is too much for to do alone or if you don’t have the time do to do it yourself, you can always hire a professional company to do it for you. Just make sure that they are using the proper tools in cleaning so that their service is worth the amount you’ll pay them. Or if you have the right tools in your house you can always do it on your own.
WHAT?
If you are wondering what the proper tools are used in cleaning air duct systems, then here are the answers. The first tool you should have is a vacuum. Any vacuum can do as long as it has a 20000cfm air capacity but it is much preferable if you could use specialized duct cleaning vacuums. Next tool you should have are brushes. There are brushes that specialize in cleaning air ducts. Most of them have soft bristles that are used in loosening dust and dirt buildups. Air compressors can also be used along with a set of tools like whips and rods to further clean the air ducts.
WHEN?
Air duct cleaning should be done when dust begins to pile up. If you are having health issues such as allergy or asthma attacks, then maybe it is time to clean your air ducts.
WHY?
Air duct cleaning should be done because filthy air ducts can cause you a lot of health problems. There are contaminants in the air that could affect your health especially in terms of your respiration or skin situation. Contaminants like asbestos can cause lung cancer; radon and carbon monoxide are potentially dangerous to the health. Clean air ducts can reduce the risk of contaminants in the air. It can reduce indoor air pollution and will provide a safe environment whatever type of establishment it may be.
HOW
The process is done with the use of vacuum cleaners. Duct cleaning vacuums are used in removing dust, dirt and other debris that may linger in the air vents. Just make sure that the hose is long enough to enable easy travel within the vents. When there are buildups that are difficult to remove, you can use the brush to loosen it. Rods and whips can be attached to air compressors to loosen buildups and reach places that are hard to explore.