Not all Air Duct Cleaning is Created Equal

When mold growth occurs in your ductwork, it creates a sticky paste or what scientists call a Biofilm.

Why is this important? Traditional duct cleaning with vacuums, whips, and brushes doesn’t remove this Biofilm. And in many cases, traditional duct cleaning and the application of chemicals just disturb it and make it worse.

Another issue today with many of the duct cleaning companies, they are telling clients that spraying or fogging a chemical into the ductwork system will kill the mold and solve the problem.

The Real Truth - Killing mold is Not enough! For those with health issues and sensitive to molds and chemicals, you need to remove the proteins, enzymes, and mycotoxins left behind after the mold has supposedly been killed. The proteins, enzymes, and mycotoxins that trigger health issues will still be distributed through the air via the ductwork system and hvac unit.

Another truth - If the duct cleaning company you are considering doesn’t have a plan to decontaminate the HVAC unit at the same time they are cleaning the ductwork, then they are only addressing half the problem. In other words, if mold has been found in your ductwork, it is automatically in your HVAC unit as well. Mold spreads like an infection, and it’s impossible to have mold in your ductwork and Not in your HVAC unit as well!

One last thing - If the duct cleaning company you are considering doesn’t have a plan to address the main trunk line of ductwork, they are leaving the largest concentration of mold activity in your home unaddressed. In the state of Alabama, the main trunk of ductwork that feeds the secondary ducts leading into each room is typically made of fiberglass duct board. The fiberglass fibers collect and trap moisture, dust, debris, dander, and mold spores, which creates the ideal breeding grounds or petri dish effect in the main “lungs of your house”.

If you have hidden mold in your ductwork you need more than a duct cleaning company. You need a company that has the expertise, tools, and experience to Decontaminate your HVAC System and related Ductwork!