Step 6 – Air Handling System
Most
homes and offices use a central heating, ventilation and air conditioning
system (HVAC). Other homes may have central heating but use wall unit air
conditioners. All heating and cooling systems should be cleaning on a regular
basis.
Air duct systems can hold dust, pollen, animal dander, dust mite allergens and mold spores. If you are an allergy sufferer and have never had your air handling system cleaned contact a professional to have this service performed.
Condensation in the air conditioning system, particularly during the summer, can collect and be breading ground for mold. Make sure the system drip pans are cleaned and moisture is draining properly.
Replaceable filters should be changed monthly. A filter enhancer can be sprayed on to disposable filters to improve their efficiency.
- We spend 90% of our time indoors.
- The Environmental Protection Agency research reveals the levels of some hazardous pollutants indoor are greater than in outdoor air.
- Prevent moisture from accumulating in your HVAC system.
- Use filters over heating vents and change them regularly.
- Change system filters monthly.
- Make arrangements to have your system cleaned if never done in the past.
Dirty air ducts + dust + animal dander + mold + airborne contaminants = allergies
- Step 1 - Start with an Allergen-Control Plan
- Step 2 - Bedrooms
- Step 3 - Bathrooms
- Step 4 - Kitchen
- Step 5 - Living Areas
- Step 6 - Air Handling System
- Step 7 - Cleaning Products
- Step 8 - The Clutter Plan
- Step 9 - Water Incursion
- Step 10 - Cleaning if You Have Allergies or Asthma
- Step 11 - Allergy Free Cleaning Products