Your air ducts are responsible for transporting the heated and cooled air from your HVAC system to all areas of your home. On average, there are about 30 to 40 pounds of dust created annually, depending on the size of your home and the indoor activities this number can go up or down. Air ducts are usually located in places like the ceiling, floor, and outer walls, which are mostly out of sight, making it easy not to notice when they are dirty or clogged with dust.  An average home needs to have its ducts cleaned every 2-3 years, if you haven’t had your ducts cleaned in 3+…

The air quality in the home plays a crucial role in the overall health of your family and other occupants. Poor air quality due to poor ventilation, clogged vents, and dirty ducts can cause respiratory issues. Most of these issues causing dust particles and allergens are not visible to the naked eye, making it difficult to detect their presence. Newly built homes are more insulated than older homes, to help reduce heat loss and energy consumption, saving you on your energy bills but also reducing indoor ventilation and contributing to bad air quality. If you want to improve the air quality in the home, here are some of…

Dryers are mostly taken for granted, like most technological advancements which make our daily lives a bit better. In the past, washed clothes were dried for days on a line in the garden or cellar. Today, this task is easily accomplished in less than 40 minutes. However, if the dryer isn’t regularly cleaned and maintained, you might have to go back in time and invest in some clotheslines. You asked: How important is cleaning your dryer vents? And we answer: Very important! To get more insight, check out this list of dangerous side-effects of an unclean dryer vent: Toxic Gases! Most dryers are gas-operated and these contain small…

Imagine how after taking a nice bath in the morning you go to the kitchen and make yourself some food. Then you sit in the living room and try to enjoy the wonderful view through the window. But something doesn’t seem to fit. You start getting those regular coughs again while you notice how dust particles and cigarette smoke are flying through the air. Suddenly, you do not feel clean anymore and start considering taking another bath. Here are the 7 best ways to keep air clean in your house: 1. Weekly Clean-Ups The best way to prevent bacteria, pests and infections from spreading is to do weekly…

Carpets are the number one collectors of dirt as they are extremly exposed to foot traffic. This also makes them vunerable to tearing, fading and other types of damage. We should take our carpets to professional cleaning one or two times a year. Other than that, we should also vacuum them at least once a week. Besides having your carpets constantly refreshed, professional cleaning can offer you many other benefits. Here are the 4 benefits of professional carpet cleaning: 1. Longer Life Span With time the fibers of your carpet can split and deteriorate. This happens because of the accumulation of dust, allergens, dirt and other debris. The…