A general air duct cleaning removes dust and debris from your ventilation system using a series of specialized vacuums, air movers, and brushes. The next step is sanitization, which uses professional-grade cleaning supplies to eliminate any lingering particles that may be floating around in your air ducts after general cleaning.
In other words, sanitization isn’t required for air duct cleaning, but it’s strongly recommended to ensure that the air flowing through your HVAC is clean and fresh.
Sanitization can be done any time of year (but there are two key times to do it)
There is no bad time of year to clean and sanitize your air ducts. That being said, there are two times of the year that have a few advantages.
Spring, for instance, is a great time to schedule a cleaning to help mitigate the effects of increased pollen and other airborne materials that are more common during this season. This is especially true if you have pets who shed their winter coat during spring or you plan on doing a deep spring clean, which will kick up dust.
Autumn is another opportune moment for air duct cleaning. That’s because air duct cleaning in general will make your HVAC system more efficient, which is key as we move into the colder months. The other added benefit is that your family or office staff will be able to enjoy fresh internal air when the cold outdoor temperatures mean spending more time inside with the windows closed.
As we said, anytime of year is a good time for an air duct cleaning. But spring and autumn are most popular for homeowners and business owners!!
Sanitization kills a range of microorganisms
This step of the air duct cleaning process kills a range of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and mold spores. That’s why it’s especially recommended for commercial settings to protect the health of staff, clients and customers, as well as residential homes with residents who are immuno-compromised.
We use EPA-approved cleaning agents for sanitization
Here at Bee Clean Air Duct Cleaning, we offer our sanitization services using high quality, EPA-approved cleaning agents. That way, you can be sure that our sanitization process is scientifically-proven to lower the risk of a variety of airborne pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, mold spores, and more. EPA-rated cleaning agents are also safe for use around humans and pets, while being environmentally responsible.
Sanitization gets into all the nooks and crannies of your air duct system
The idea of sanitization might bring to mind images of spray bottles and cleaning cloths. But actually, a professional air duct sanitization process includes the use of a ULV fogger that creates a uniform layer of cleaning agent throughout your HVAC system. That means that every nook and cranny of your ventilation system is thoroughly and evenly cleaned and sanitized.
Sanitization wards off mold growth and pest infestation
If you’re worried about mold, insects, or nesting animals in your HVAC system, sanitization can make your air ducts an inhospitable place for all intruders! That’s because, the clearing out of all dust and debris plus sanitization of the ductwork makes these surfaces smooth and void of viable food or nesting material.