Healthy Home tips and what can really make a healthy home

11/6/2018 (Permalink)

This is NOT what you want to see in your duct work, let the experts at SERVPRO take care of it for your home or business

As fall is in full swing, here are some things to consider before we're all hunkered down in the freezing temps waiting to be able to open the windows again.

-Do your kitchen, bathroom and laundry room have adequate ventilation and exhaust fans?

-Do you change your air filters once a month?

-When cleaning or doing laundry, do you use bleach, ammonia or aerosol spray cans?

-Is your gas fireplace/gas stove checked yearly for emissions?

-Was your home built before 1978? If so, has it been checked for lead-based paint?

-Do your bathrooms have carpet?

-Do you smoke in your house?

Causes of Indoor Air Pollution:

-Asbestos building products (when dislodged, no longer intact)

-Biological contaminants such as mold, dust mites, viruses and pet dander.

-Carbon Monoxide

-Formaldehyde found in pressure treated wood.

-Lead in pre-1978 house paint.

-Nitrogen dioxide

-Particulates found in dust, pollen, cleaning sprays and poorly ventilated areas.

-Tobacco smoke

-Volatile organic compounds including household cleaning products, pesticides and aerosol propellants.

Having the ducts in your home or business cleaned can eliminate contaminants like mold and irritants in your home. SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County uses a proven Portable Ventilate and Duct Cleaning System to examine duct work and make a clean sweep, removing years of dust and grime.

Other benefits of cleaning the ducts and HVAC:

-Lowers indoor air pollution 

-Reduces pet dander

-Eliminates offensive odors

-Restores peak operating condition

-Prolongs the life of the system.

Call us today to schedule your duct cleaning! 845-831-3600