Anti-Microbial Sanitation – Extra Protection Against Germs and Allergens
Anti-microbial sanitation is an added service that the consumer can opt for when having his or her home's air duct system cleaned. The antimicrobial is applied to the inside of the ducts to kill and inhibit future growth of microorganisms such as bacteria or mold inside the duct. Obviously, if bacteria are left to re-grow inside the duct system, the positive effects of the duct cleaning service will not last long. In Portland where the weather is often rainy and humid, bacteria and mold have more opportunity to flourish than in a more arid climate. Thus, in the interest of maintaining a clean home free of allergens and bacteria, the anti-microbial treatment is highly recommended.
If an anti-microbial sanitation service is recommended to you, a chemical biocide may be applied to the inside of your ducts to kill bacteria and mold and prevent future growth of bacteria and mold. Some duct cleaning service providers may also choose to introduce ozone gas directly into the duct system which also can kill bacteria and mold. Ozone gas is harmful to the environment, however, and can also irritate the lungs. Make sure to ask questions about the proposed anti-microbial service that is being suggested to you.
If the homeowner opts for anti-microbial sanitation, then after the duct system is vacuumed and scrubbed, it is sanitized using an anti-microbial fogging system. The fogging system is used to introduce the anti-microbial sanitizer into the duct system. It will kill any remaining germs, bacteria and mold which the traditional cleaning was not able to remove. There are EPA-registered anti-microbial products which are specifically designed to be used in ductwork systems. By using these products, the homeowner and his or her pets are not required to leave the home during the sanitizing process.
It is recommended that anti-microbial sanitation be repeated about every six months for optimum results. Cleaning of the whole duct system is only required every couple of years to remove built-up dust and dirt. Antimicrobial fogging is a service that provides real benefits to the homeowner inasmuch as airborne bacteria and mold are all but eliminated completely from the home. Since bacteria and mold are a major cause of most illnesses and allergies, it bears to reason that opting for an anti-microbial service likely will reduce the occurrence of illnesses and allergies inside the home environment.
If an anti-microbial sanitation service is recommended to you, a chemical biocide may be applied to the inside of your ducts to kill bacteria and mold and prevent future growth of bacteria and mold. Some duct cleaning service providers may also choose to introduce ozone gas directly into the duct system which also can kill bacteria and mold. Ozone gas is harmful to the environment, however, and can also irritate the lungs. Make sure to ask questions about the proposed anti-microbial service that is being suggested to you.
If the homeowner opts for anti-microbial sanitation, then after the duct system is vacuumed and scrubbed, it is sanitized using an anti-microbial fogging system. The fogging system is used to introduce the anti-microbial sanitizer into the duct system. It will kill any remaining germs, bacteria and mold which the traditional cleaning was not able to remove. There are EPA-registered anti-microbial products which are specifically designed to be used in ductwork systems. By using these products, the homeowner and his or her pets are not required to leave the home during the sanitizing process.
It is recommended that anti-microbial sanitation be repeated about every six months for optimum results. Cleaning of the whole duct system is only required every couple of years to remove built-up dust and dirt. Antimicrobial fogging is a service that provides real benefits to the homeowner inasmuch as airborne bacteria and mold are all but eliminated completely from the home. Since bacteria and mold are a major cause of most illnesses and allergies, it bears to reason that opting for an anti-microbial service likely will reduce the occurrence of illnesses and allergies inside the home environment.