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Air Duct Cleaning Specialists
Clean, fresh air is essential for the health, wellbeing and comfort of everyone in an indoor environment. Well maintained indoor air duct systems are the veins and arteries that provide clean air throughout your building.
At Rentokil Specialist Hygiene, we understand the importance ventilation systems have on your premises in providing healthy and clean air. Over time your ductwork can become compromised with dust, debris and mould, affecting performance, efficiency and the quality of indoor air.
Rentokil Specialist Hygiene offers a thorough, professional deep clean of your air duct system, removing dust, allergens, moulds and other contaminants that can compromise air quality and contribute to an unhealthy living or working environment. Our professional air duct cleaning service ensures the standards of your commercial environment are safe and thoroughly cleaned.
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What is Air Duct Cleaning?
Air duct cleaning is the removal or destruction of dust, debris, and other physical and biological contaminants such as mould and bacteria. Air duct systems, or air ventilation systems as they’re often known, rely on a powerful HVAC unit to remove dirty air from buildings and replace it with clean, filtered air, either from outside, or by recirculating the existing air in the building through the HVAC and mixing with fresh air. Even in well maintained systems, some particulate matter can build up within the ducting, and whenever a leak in the system occurs, a filter does not align or is damaged, or a HVAC unit is not looked after, far more serious problems can occur. Air duct cleans are required to remove any pollutants from the ductwork so that they don't end up in the air we breathe.
Key Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning
A regular, thorough clean of your indoor air duct system by industry professionals is a vital part of modern building maintenance. Key benefits are:
Reduction in airborne pollutants: Small solid particles, referred to as PM2.5 are a key cause of respiratory illness and are used as an indicator of overall air quality. High levels of PM2.5 can lead to irritation of airways, and exacerbate conditions such as Asthma. Regular cleaning and preventative measures will reduce PM2.5 and improve air quality for everyone.
Destruction of harmful pathogens: In a poorly maintained system, bacteria and mould can thrive. Both are easily spread through a system and can lead to illness and consequently increased absenteeism, as well as making the air in your building smell quite bad. Cleaning of a system will reduce illness from both bacteria and mould and ensure the air in your building is clean and fresh.
Combating sick building syndrome: Whilst there is no single cause of sick building syndrome, this complex phenomenon is often linked with poor ventilation in buildings. Improving the air quality in your premises can significantly reduce illness and symptoms associated with sick building syndrome. Guidance from the HSE on sick building syndrome includes advice on improvements to indoor ventilation.
Improved performance of HVAC units: Reduced air flow through your vents, or excessively high energy bills could be down to a build up of dust and other debris on filters and machinery, which can soon take its toll on the performance of a HVAC unit. This leads to unnecessary additional energy costs, and expensive repairs. Regular cleaning will reduce the need for extra repairs and can bring your annual energy bill down.
Legal compliance: The Health and Safety at Work act 1974 requires workplaces to have a ventilation system that provides a sufficient quantity of clean and fresh air. Regular cleaning where required will help ensure legal compliance for building owners and landlords.
Healthcare guidance: Healthcare ventilation requirements focus on maintaining indoor air quality and infection control through specific air change rates, outside air supply, filtration, and pressure differentials, as outlined in standards like the NHS's Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 03-01. For all air duct systems, regular inspection and cleaning is the basis for compliance with the industry recognised TR 19® Air standards.
Avoidance of pest problems: Pests such as rodents, insects and even birds such as pigeons can all enter ductwork if given the opportunity. Where air intake areas are not maintained, particles from pigeon droppings, or guano, can enter the system and be distributed into the rooms below. Regular maintenance will quickly identify any pest problems, allowing you to remedy them to avoid illness and distress.
How to Tell if Your Air Duct System Needs Cleaning
Not all systems need cleaning on the same frequency, where some systems will need cleaning on a 3 month basis, others may be fine for longer periods. TR19® is an industry standard that sets measurable limits for dust accumulation in a system before cleaning is needed. By following these levels, a schedule of cleaning that is correct for your systems needs can be created, helping save you money and reduce operational down time.
We use industry standards like TR19® and BS15780 to determine how often a system should be cleaned. The key tool for this is the Preferred Vacuum Test (PVT). Assessing the air quality of your ventilation system is vitally important to check if your system requires cleaning.
A PVT involves taking small dust samples from inside your ducts using a vacuum pump and cassette. These samples are then sent to an independent lab for analysis. The results will tell us if your system passes or fails based on the level of contamination, then shared with you alongside service recommendations..
This test is important because it provides a detailed report on your system's cleanliness. It can show whether you need a full clean, a partial clean, or even no cleaning at all. By only cleaning the sections that need it, we can help you avoid unnecessary costs.
Commercial Duct Cleaning Service
Our commercial air duct cleaning service uses a blend of cutting edge cleaning technology and hands on techniques. Since most duct systems are extensive, with limited access, we often perform the cleaning during a building's operational break, either day or night, to avoid disturbance to customers, guests and staff
All of our duct cleaning technicians are industry-trained to supervisory level Air Hygiene Technician (AHT) status, and will use the latest duct cleaning equipment and methods including negative pressure technology to thoroughly clean your system. Our experts also use specialised extendable cleaning rotary brushes and manual cleaning solutions to provide a thorough clean of your ventilation, ducting and equipment. Our duct cleaning service ensures all areas, including areas out of reach are cleaned and compliant with industry specifications and legislation.
Once the service is complete, you will receive a post-clean verification report for your records, ensuring full compliance with specifications like TR19®.
Our Air Duct Cleaning Service
Rentokil Specialist Hygiene provides a bespoke and professional air duct cleaning service, to effectively clean all indoor ventilation ductwork in your premises to TR19® standards. Our tailored professional and expert air duct cleaning service is available nationwide from the smallest to the largest commercial customers.
Why Choose Rentokil
With over 50 years of experience, Rentokil Specialist Hygiene are the UK trusted experts in removing air duct cleaning within commercial and domestic premises.
- Members of BESA
- Specialist, industry-trained Air Hygiene Technicians for every job
- Wholly employed, fully-trained operatives with specialist PPE and equipment
- Expert, consultant-led site survey and risk assessment on every site
- Specialist access and cleaning equipment
- Full regulatory compliance and detailed post-clean reporting
- Safe waste disposal through licensed carriers
- Trust us to restore safety, hygiene, and peace of mind
How Can I Arrange an Air Duct Clean?
To arrange an initial air duct inspection, or for a scheduled cleaning service, get in touch with Rentokil Specialist Hygiene today.
Day or night, you can trust us to get to you to help with all ventilation duct cleaning, call our friendly team of experts on 0808 159 1403 or contact us here 24/7/365.
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Frequently asked questions about air duct cleaning
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How often should you clean your air ducts?
Dirt, dust particles and mould can build up and move through your air handling systems, reducing the air quality in your premises. Industry guidelines state that air ducting and ventilation systems should be cleaned regularly, as high levels of dust moving through the systems can affect the air quality in your premises. It is advised that HVAC systems are cleaned regularly to remove any dirt, dust and mould that can build up and cause potentially harmful bacteria to be spread throughout the air management system and reduce the air quality, which could lead to increased employee absenteeism and affect business productivity.
Rentokil Specialist Hygiene can monitor these systems' hygiene levels and provide deep cleaning solutions if the systems’ cleanliness is below standard, providing a TR19-compliant report. We also offer air handling system deep cleaning solutions.
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How do you clean air ducts?
As part of a professional air duct cleaning service, our experts will evaluate and assess the condition of your system before proceeding to do a thorough and detailed cleaning. Removing dry deposits (dust, debris). mould and fungal growth which can impact the performance of your ducting.
Our experienced technicians will utilise state-of-the-art equipment to thoroughly clean your system using negative pressure. Negative air pressure draws air from within the ductwork, bringing with it any of the build-up of deposits.
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What benefits can businesses expect from regular commercial air duct cleaning?
- Better air quality
- Improved system efficiency
- Helps your business comply with industry guidelines and regulations
- Potential reduction in energy consumption and lower energy bills
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Why is air duct cleaning important for indoor air quality?
People spend a significant amount of time within indoor environments, whether in the home, office or commercial buildings. Ensuring we are breathing good quality indoor air is crucial to our overall health. Air duct cleaning is important to improve the indoor air of your premises by removing the dust, debris and dirt generated from everyday use of your HVAC system. Ensuring the ductwork of your commercial premises is clean allows airflow and prevents airborne allergens and contaminants from being breathed in.
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How can you maintain clean air ducts between professional cleanings?
- Monitor your air duct system performance, checking for signs of build-up and blockages to ensure your system is working efficiently.
- Regular cleaning of your premises by vacuuming and dusting will maintain low dust levels preventing dust from entering your ductwork.
- Ensure your ventilation is in continuous operation to prevent dust accumulation, as reducing usage or turning off the air conditioning can lead to the gathering of dust and debris.
- Ensuring clean air intake by using an air purifier can reduce dust and debris in your system, improving overall air quality,
