Regenesis Home and Garden

It’s often easy to neglect the dirt we can’t see. We all know about the prevalence and dangers related to air pollution, but a lesser known type of pollution could be inside your home. Indoor air pollution is caused by sources like household cleaning chemicals, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, dust, mold and mildew, and asbestos. When we breathe in these toxins, they can have severe health effects, making duct cleaning – one solution to indoor air pollution – ever so important.

The air ducts in your home harbor bacteria, fungi, dust and chemical compounds. When these substances get trapped, they mix with the indoor air which can aggravate sickness, allergies, asthma and migraine headaches.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends considering an air duct cleaning in your home if:

• There is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface (e.g., sheet metal) ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system. There are several important points to understand concerning mold detection in heating and cooling systems:
  • Many sections of your heating and cooling system may not be accessible for a visible inspection, so ask the service provider to show you any mold they say exists.
  • You should be aware that although a substance may look like mold, a positive determination of whether it is mold or not can be made only by an expert and may require laboratory analysis for final confirmation. For about $50, some microbiology laboratories can tell you whether a sample sent to them on a clear strip of sticky household tape is mold or simply a substance that resembles it.
  • If you have insulated air ducts and the insulation gets wet or moldy it cannot be effectively cleaned and should be removed and replaced.
  • If the conditions causing the mold growth in the first place are not corrected, mold growth will recur.
• Ducts are infested with vermin, e.g. (rodents or insects); or
• Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers.

It’s important to remember that removing dirt and grime from kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms isn’t the only way to keep your home clean. Duct cleaning may be a necessity if any of the above signs apply to you. The professionals at Rainbow International® are trained to detect air quality issues and provide duct cleaning when necessary.  Check out the www.rainbowintl.com for more information.

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