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Breathe Better Indoor Air Quality Specialists are here to service all your Saskatoon Indoor Air Quality needs. They are your go-to Saskatoon furnace and duct cleaners.<\/p>\n
Breathe Better is committed to providing clean and healthy indoor air quality, even during a global pandemic. They always follow best practices in sanitizing equipment between clients, maintaining a comfortable distance between technicians and clients, and offering unique sanitizing options to help you keep safe and healthy. In our latest helpful indoor air quality article, we talk about how frequently you should clean your furnace and ducts and why!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a question we\u2019re asked often, and the answer varies from home to home. So, it\u2019s time to talk about what could be lurking in your ducts. From construction debris and dust mites to viral and bacterial organisms, and more. When we look at our indoor air quality on a microscopic level, you may be surprised at what you find. And considering that indoor air is up to 2-5x more polluted than outdoor air and we spend upwards of 90% of our time indoors, let us shed some light on this for you.<\/p>\n
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Just how do they get dirty? If you regularly clean your home and still frustrated with the amount of dust you see, it may be coming from your ducts. With homes becoming more air tight and energy efficient, we have created a trap for outdoor pollutions to find their way into our homes and work spaces and get stuck. I suppose that the tradeoff to keep that hot air in.\u00a0 so what exactly is in there:<\/p>\n
These are just a few things that dirty up the system. We could go on about bug bits and self-grooming, but you get the idea: ducts get dirty and it effect our indoor air quality.<\/p>\n
How often should I clean my ducts?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n That\u2019s a good question, but unfortunately, there\u2019s not one answer to that. The National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA) recommends cleaning every 3-7 years, and that it depends on a few factors. You should consider what kind of environment you\u2019re in, also consider the points mentioned in the last section, \u201cwhat\u2019s in your ducts?\u201d just like the furnace itself, your ducts need regular maintenance, and you, the homeowner likely will know when is best for cleaning. If you\u2019re still unsure, you can always call the indoor air quality specialists, who help you Breathe Better.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Services Offered:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ‘Indoor Air Quality Specialists Helping You To Breathe Better.’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n