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You should notice a difference in about (3) days. In order to reduce the amount of deposits and contaminants in your ducts here are some helpful hints on keeping your ducts clean. |
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• Invest in a Quality Air Filter for your furnace, if you have one, clean the air filter every (30) days. |
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• When cleaning your home, vacuum first then dust. |
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• Never run your furnace fan with the windows and doors open as this will increase your dust accumulation. |
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• If you have a cold air return near a fireplace, cover it when burning a fire. |
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• Clean all the floor and wall registers once a year. |
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• If possible vacuum down the ducts once a year. |
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• Keep the cold air returns dusted off. |
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• Have your furnace and air conditioner cleaned and checked every (2) years. |
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• Remember that the average household will track in roughly 2 to 3 pounds of dirt a week and will create 30 pounds of dust per year in your household. |
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• Air Care Services recommend that your ducts be cleaned every three to five years. |
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Compiled from publications including the EPA; here are more ways your family can control air pollution such as chemicals, molds, and dust mites in your home. |
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• Never use a gas oven to heat your home. |
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• Never cook with charcoal inside the home. |
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• Make sure your stove is properly vented and not leaking. |
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• If you smoke use one room that is properly vented outside your home. |
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• Fix: water leaks, seepage problems, and throw out any damaged items. |
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• Wash your bedding often in hot water. |
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• Keep shower curtains clean and install bathroom exhaust fans. |
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• Clean refrigerator and humidifier drain pans. |
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• Change or cleaning heating and air conditioning filters on a timely basis. |
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• Do not mix chemical cleaners. |
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• Provide ample ventilation when using, paints, solvents, and chemical cleaners. |
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• Have air conditioning appliances cleaned and serviced regularly. |
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