Air Duct Antimicrobial Treatment
What Is Air Duct Antimicrobial Treatment?
Standard air duct cleaning is a process that removes the visible buildup in your HVAC system. However, it does not account for the invisible threats that can settle on the surfaces within your air ducts. Substances like mold, mildew, bacteria, fungi, and other allergens tend to build up over time. Air duct antimicrobial treatment is a process that involves using an EPA-registered antimicrobial agent to neutralize the microorganisms that have built up within your air ducts. This will give you cleaner air that is healthier to breathe. Did you know? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than the air outside the home. Your air ducts are responsible for the air quality inside your property. By treating them with an antimicrobial solution, you can help control this problem.
Why Choose Air Duct Antimicrobial Treatment?
Air duct antimicrobial treatment is one of the best ways to increase the quality of the air inside your property and to protect the health of the individuals that live or work within that location. The benefits of choosing antimicrobial treatment include the following:
Eliminates harmful microorganisms
Improves indoor air quality
Eliminates musty odors
Provides long-lasting protection
Relieves allergy and asthma symptoms
Safe for residential and commercial properties
How We Treat Your Air Ducts
To ensure that all of your air ducts are treated properly, we follow these five steps to clean and treat your property:
Step 1 – Inspect your ducts
Step 2 – Deep clean your ducts
Step 3 – Apply antimicrobial agent
Step 4 – Allow dwell time
Step 5 – Final review
Who Should Consider Antimicrobial Treatment?
If your property has experienced any of the following, antimicrobial treatment to your air ducts may be appropriate:
Water damage or flooding
Mold growth within the vents
Musty smells within the property
Allergy or asthma sufferers live within the property
Residents that are elderly or young children
Pets live within the property
High humidity within the property
The property is a shared space like an office or restaurant
The property has not had its air ducts professionally cleaned in over three years
Air duct antimicrobial treatment is also recommended for healthcare facilities, food establishments, and office buildings.
How Long Does Antimicrobial Treatment Last – and How Often Should It Be Applied?
One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive about air duct antimicrobial treatment is: for how long does antimicrobial treatment last, and how often should it be applied? Knowing the answer to this question is of interest to all homeowners that desire to provide biological protection to their air ducts without investing too much in the treatment of those ducts. The length of time that antimicrobial treatment will last is dependent upon a variety of factors, each of which can differ from home to home. For instance, the type of antimicrobial treatment that is used, the quality of the product, the conditions within the duct system, the level of humidity within the home, the number of hours that the HVAC system is utilized each year, and each source of moisture within the duct system can all play a role in the length of time that the air duct antimicrobial treatment will remain effective after application. In general, however, antimicrobial treatment that is professionally applied to the air duct system and is of high quality and is registered with the EPA can provide biological protection for between six and twenty-four months. For the majority of homes in Los Angeles, and under normal conditions within those homes, we recommend the use of antimicrobial treatment in conjunction with a professional duct cleaning every year. This type of schedule will ensure that the antimicrobial treatment is always being applied to a duct system that has been thoroughly cleaned, maximizing its effectiveness and the amount of coverage that it can provide to the air duct system. In certain instances, however, it is appropriate to apply antimicrobial treatment to the air ducts more frequently than annually.
Is It Safe for My Family and Pets?
Yes. All of the antimicrobial products that we use are registered with the EPA. They are non-toxic once dried, they leave no residue, and are safe for homes with children and pets. Our technicians are trained to use these products safely. However, for the health and comfort of the individuals and pets in your home, we do recommend that these individuals temporarily vacate the area while our technicians are applying the antimicrobial solution to the air ducts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will antimicrobial treatment last?
Antimicrobial treatment typically lasts between three and six months. We recommend scheduling a yearly deep cleaning with us for the best results.
Does antimicrobial treatment replace air duct cleaning?
No. Air duct antimicrobial treatment should be applied after your ducts are deep cleaned. Antimicrobial treatment will kill the germs and prevent their growth within the air ducts after your ducts are cleaned of any visible dirt or debris.
Will antimicrobial treatment remove the smell of mold?
In most cases, yes. Antimicrobial treatment will eliminate the mold and bacteria causing the odor in your property. However, severe cases of mold may require the services of a mold remediation company.
Can I stay at home during the treatment of my air ducts?
Yes. The products that we use are safe for human occupants. However, for their health and comfort, we ask that sensitive individuals and pets temporarily leave the area during the application of the antimicrobial solution to the air ducts.
Schedule Your Air Duct Antimicrobial Treatment Today
If you are looking to improve the air quality in your home or business, antimicrobial treatment is the perfect solution. While deep cleaning of your air ducts is great for removing the visible buildup of debris, antimicrobial treatment will protect your ducts from the harmful effects of mold, bacteria, and fungi. Contact the Moonstone Duct Experts today for a free quote on air duct antimicrobial treatment. Make your home or business breathe easier starting now!
