Protect Your Workspace with Air Duct Cleaning

February 2, 2022
woman cleaning a dirty air conditioner


The air quality in your office building is important to the health of all employees and visitors. Cleaning the air ducts will help keep that air clean, but it's best to do this often because dirt and dust can build up quickly. A dirty filter can cause trouble with heating or cooling systems, so an annual cleaning is recommended for buildings that use these systems.


Air Duct Cleaning: What is It?

A professional air duct cleaner will come to your office or workplace and clean the vents. They will take out any dust that might be hurting your health.


The benefits of having your air ducts cleaned are numerous. First, it can help prevent the buildup of harmful substances like asbestos fibers and mold that could be residing in your vents or radiators. It's also a good idea to have them regularly cleaned because over time they may become clogged with dust accumulation which will cause problems for you and your staff.

 

How Essential is an Air Duct Cleaning in Your Workplace?

Air duct cleaning is essential when you want to keep your workplace safe and healthy. In this blog post, we'll discuss what air duct cleaning entails and why it's important to protect our workplace from the damaging effects of toxic substances.


One major way that our workplaces are getting unhealthy is due to the buildups of dust, debris, and other particles that can harm employees. These accumulated particles may cause problems like allergies, asthma, and even cancer.


When should you consider calling for an AC cleaning?

Air ducts are cleaned whenever they need it due to accumulated dirt or potential health hazards, so if you notice a change in air quality, it might be time to have your ducts cleaned. You may also want to call for an AC cleaning if you can see the dust on the floor and dirt accumulating around vents or radiators.


If you've been noticing these changes in your workplace, it's time to take action!


man with a brush cleaning a dirty air conditioner


Steps to protect your workplace with clean filters:


Step 1: Remove Your Filter

The filter helps your system work better. If the filter is not removed, it will block air.


Step 2: Vacuum Vents & Registers

Vacuum the vents and registers to remove dust and other particles that may be clogging your filter, or have found their way in from spills. The best time to do this is before you clean it because it just increases efficiency. A good rule of thumb: if you can't see light through the vent, then it's time to vacuum.


Step 3: Replace Filters

This is the easiest step in your air duct cleaning process. The third step to prevent airborne toxins is replacing the filters. The filter should be replaced every month for a very dirty environment and at least every 3 months for a standard office.


In conclusion, cleaning the air ducts in your office building is important for protecting your work environment and the health of all employees. Air quality can deteriorate with time and unnoticed damage to the system. It's best to clean it often so that your work environment stays safe and healthy.


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