If you walk into your Leesburg, Florida, home only to be greeted by piles of clutter, dust, and dirt on the floors, this can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. Most homeowners feel better when their houses are clean, but a tidy interior can do more than improve your self-esteem. Keeping a clean house can also improve the efficiency of your HVAC as well as the quality of your indoor air.
Regular Dusting and Vacuuming
Many people experience allergic reactions to dust, including congestion, sore throats, irritation of the eyes, and sneezing. Dust accumulates as the result of dead skin cells, airborne dirt and other particles that are tracked in from outside, and fibers from furniture upholstery and carpeting. These particles get into your HVAC system and continually recirculate for as long as the system is running, which can cause unpleasant symptoms.
Keeping up with regular vacuuming and dusting can get rid of the particles when they settle on the floor, tabletops, and other surfaces. Use a cloth that traps dust instead of one that just moves it around, since you could notice your allergies are worse right after dusting with the wrong cleaning product. Choose a vacuum that contains a HEPA filter to trap smaller particles, and be sure to empty the canister or change the bag frequently.
Air Duct Cleaning
This task isn’t one you can do on your own, but it’s important for HVAC maintenance and efficiency. Air duct cleaning involves removing all of the dust, dirt, pet hair, dander, pollen, and other debris that gets trapped in the ducts of your heating and cooling system. A professional HVAC technician can take care of all of this for you and may also use sanitizing spray to kill mold and mildew in the ducts, ensuring better indoor air quality.
HVAC Maintenance
During an HVAC maintenance service, your technician can also clean some of the components to improve efficiency and reduce the amount of dust swirling around in the unit. Maintenance is the best way to extend the life of your heating and cooling system.
Schedule a duct cleaning or maintenance service by calling Sun Kool at (352) 330-1067.
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