How To Sanitize Ductwork Yourself

Ductwork runs throughout your entire home and is a primary part of your HVAC system. When the air ducts aren’t cleaned and sanitized, germs may spread throughout the air, causing problems. Although you probably have many chores on your to-do list, there are some homeowners who don’t mind a little extra cleaning. For dedicated, DIY enthusiasts, here are the necessary steps to take for sanitizing your ductwork, as well as the benefits of residential air duct sanitizing. Today’s blog is brought to you by the experts at Superior Air Duct Cleaning.

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Protect Yourself

First, to avoid inhaling dust or debris put on a mask and safety goggles. Your eyes will also be protected from flying particles as you clean.

Clean With A Vacuum

To clean the ducts, vacuum all the dust, dirt, and other particles. Because it’s a cool, dark area, mold and bacteria can grow in your ductwork. Therefore, it’s crucial to clean the ducts as thoroughly as possible.  

Close All Vents But One

Go to each room and close all vents except one. You may need to cover the other vents with cardboard. If all vents are left open, ozone will leak back out the ducts and mold will be completely removed.

Run The Hose

Attach a hose to the ozone generator. Then run the hose into the open vent. If your AC is on, it’s best to turn it off, since ozone does do well in cold temperatures. When you turn on the ozone generator, it will spray ozone into the duct through the hose. You may need to run this generator for a couple of days, repeatedly, to fully wipe out all the mold from the ducts. While ozone generators are great air purifiers, they should be used carefully.

Clean Up

Clean up the dirt and dust that scattered during the vacuum process. It’s important to keep your mask on when vacuuming and sweeping because the particles may still contain mold.

If sanitizing your ducts sounds like too much work, the pros at Superior Air Duct Cleaning are here to help you.

Benefits Of Residential Air Duct Sanitizing

Whether you completed the steps on your own or you called a pro at Superior Air Duct Cleaning, here’s how sanitizing your ductwork can improve your home’s air quality.

• Excludes bacterial odors
• Reduces moldy smells
• Removes lingering scents in the house

If you’ve painted walls in your home, experiment with food recipes, or you own a pet, you know that certain smells can stick around for a while. Air duct sanitation helps eliminate any rotten, distasteful smells at home, along with chemical fumes and other odors.

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Call Superior Air Duct Cleaning Today

Why settle for mediocrity when you can have superior service? At Superior Air Duct Cleaning, we go above and beyond to take care of our customers. After thoroughly cleaning your air ducts, we offer a sanitizing and deodorizing service to make sure your system stays clear. Call our professionals today at to learn more about our air duct sanitizing service in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania.