How to Properly Clean Your AC Vents in Burbank
If you’ve never included vent cleaning in your list of regular home maintenance tasks, it might be time to add this simple task to your spring cleaning list. Cleaning your air vents regularly can help with allergies, breathing problems or poor sleep caused by poor indoor air quality. It also helps control the spread of dust and other allergens that irritate the respiratory system, and keeps you informed about the condition of your home cooling system and any problems that may be about to arise. Here are some easy steps for DIY vent cleaning in your home. Turn off the AC Unit To keep yourself safe and ensure good results, always turn off the home cooling system before you begin the process of DIY vent cleaning. This will stop dust and dirt from moving through the system, effectively trapping it in one spot so you can capture it with your tools. Remove covers and grilles Air duct covers and wall grilles can act as dust traps, catching pollutants before they reach the surface, so it’s important to wipe these clean as part of your AC maintenance, or the dust will simply recirculate in the air. Use proper tools to clean...
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