Did you know that one out of every six allergy sufferers’ symptoms can be directly linked to the fungi and bacteria found in their air duct systems? The most common home allergens are seasonal pollen, mold, dust, dust mites, animal dander, and chemicals including formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, conventional paint and finishes, and permanent fabric treatments. How to avoid air duct dangers In the
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Most homeowners replace their furnaces every 10 to 15 years; and in a lot of cases, that’s how long it’s been since they’ve had an air duct cleaning. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should consider scheduling an air duct cleaning if: There is substantial visible mold growth inside air ducts or on other components of your heating and cooling system
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Cleaning Your Dryer Vent and Taming the “Sock-Eating Monster” If you’ve ever been a victim of the sock-eating monster (also known as your dryer), you know the frustration of washing, drying, pairing, and folding the laundry only to find that you – invariably – have one single, extra sock whose perfect match is nowhere to be found. Blame the monster! Of course, dryers don’t
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