What’s in Your Dust? How to Reduce Dust with Air Duct Cleaning

Ever wondered what’s in your home’s dust?

The dust in your home can contain up to 9,000 different microbes … including 7,000 types of bacteria and 2,000 varieties of fungi. And while the majority of the bacteria and fungi are harmless, some of them can be linked to allergies and illness.

“In a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust is created annually through everyday living.” – National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)

Your heating and cooling system is the “lungs” of your home – it takes air in and breathes it out … pulling contaminants into your HVAC system and then recirculating them into the air. According to NADCA, this recirculation occurs on average 5 – 7 times per day, leading to a build-up of contaminants in your duct work.

Not only will you breathe in these contaminants on a daily basis, you’ll also be wasting 25 to 40% of your home’s energy! This waste of energy occurs because your HVAC system will have to work harder.

Dust accumulates inside your air ducts the same way as it can accumulate under a bed or couch. This dust is comprised of hair, flakes of skin, pet dander, lint, food debris, rodent droppings and construction debris. This dust can cause respiratory problems, trigger allergies and cause the system to be inefficient.

If you regularly dust and notice that your hard work is ruined only days later, or if you have a pet or have recently completed renovations, you should consider duct cleaning to remove the contaminants from the air.

To get started, simply give us a call and we will provide you with a free quote for residential duct cleaning services, based on the size of your home and an estimate of the home’s hot air vents and cold air returns. We can provide a written quote when needed.

From there, a typical residential cleaning takes approximately two hours. Our uniformed cleaning technicians will attach an eight-inch hose to your air ducts. All vents are sealed and then compressed air powered agitation tools are fed through the ducts. These tools operate on high pressure and high volume, as they travel through the ducts they brush and sweep all attached dust and debris. The loosened dirt and contaminants are sucked out of the air ducts by the powerful vacuum system.


Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information. (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563.

We Offer Homeowners Benefact Herbal Based Sanitizer

For homeowners concerned about the presence of mold or bacteria in their homes duct system we offer an optional herbal based sanitizer by Benefect.

Benefect Botanical Disinfection Technology contains Thyme Oil as the active ingredient. They are the largest purchaser of Thyme Oil in the world because Thyme Oil is an effective germ-killing ingredient that is less toxic than vinegar!

Plants produce germ-killing essential oils to protect themselves against microbes in a similar way we produce antibodies for our protection. Benefect is a blend of herbal extracts that achieves efficacy without synthetic chemicals.

Benefect is proven to kill over 99.99% bacteria and surpasses Health Canada's efficacy requirements for a broad range of disinfectants.

Indoor air quality is not just about dirt particles suspended in the air it is also about things you can't see like bacteria and microbes. You want to get rid of mold and bacteria off the surface of your air ventilation system but you don't want to use harsh or even toxic chemicals to do so.

We recommend Benefect because it is safe and effective. It's used by hospitals, schools, municipalities, and other institutions where sanitary conditions are desired without introducing harmful chemicals.

If you would like to learn more about Benefect visit their website or call us to discuss the product and application.

Top Reasons to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned

When I talk to people about HVAC systems they often ask - should I get my household air ducts cleaned? There are many reasons to have air ducts cleaned and in addition to looking at the reasons, you need to make sure you're working with a reputable company with experienced service staff.

1.) Allergies - Some people have specific allergies to dust and special attention needs to be given to indoor air quality, such as frequent furnace filter replacement and duct cleaning. Duct cleaning will remove any build up that has accumulated over the years in your ductwork giving you a fresh clean air transfer system.

2.) Odours - pet smells and pet hair can build up in the ductwork and recirculated while the furnace fan is running. I read recently about a homeowner who bought an older home and could get rid of the doggie smell left over from the previous owner's pet. Cleaning the air ducts got rid of the dog hair they had been sweeping up and the odour was eliminated.

3.) Renovations - If you've had any significant renovation work done, drywall, asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, additions, you may need to have your air ducts cleaned to remove any construction debris.

4.) Animal Infestations - rodents and other small animals can nest inside the HVAC system. We often find dead rodents, animal droppings and nesting materials. Getting your air ducts cleaned is necessary to remove them and stop air blowing over the animal debris and into your house.

Georgian Duct Cleaning uses the latest in custom built, truck mounted and portable duct cleaning technology to thoroughly clean your home and commercial heating and cooling air duct system. Our uniformed, certified technicians attach the powerful vacuum via an 8-inch hose to your air ducts. Our vacuums pull between 7,500 -12,500 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM). ​

How Does it Work?

The vacuum is connected to the ductwork on each of the main duct plenums; this puts the entire system under vacuum. All registers and grills are sealed. Various agitation tools are fed through your ducts from each register and return grill. These high-pressure air tools and whips agitate inside the ductwork. As they thrash around, they brush and air sweep all surfaces. The multiple tentacles dislodge all contaminants. As the contaminants are loosened they are pulled out of the air ducts by the powerful vacuum. ​

The main runs are cleaned using our exclusive Ventri Clean system. Re-useable access points are sealed with a sheet metal plate, airtight gasket and screws. The technicians also clean the furnace fan, fan housing and accessible areas of the air conditioning coils.

An optional herbal-based sanitizer is fogged through the system to kill any lingering odours, molds or fungi.

A professional residential duct cleaning takes about two hours or more depending on the size of the house. Upon completion, a certificate of cleaning is applied to the duct-work.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

Ontario Duct Cleaning Buyers Beware!

There are some great duct cleaning and furnace servicing companies out there in Ontario - and there are some that should be closed down.

The good duct cleaning companies are run with integrity, transparency and are motivated to help people by offering the best customer experience, great service and products with absolute professionalism.

Unfortunately the duct cleaning side of our HVAC industry is unregulated and as a result there are many companies out there who are not in the business to offer a service with integrity and honesty. 

They are motivated only by money. So you have to watch out for them. I'm giving you this advice because I don't want you to fall for the scam.  As we often get the phone call afterwards from the homeowner afterwards to tidy up the mess.  They always say they wished they would have called us in the first place, and if they did, our quote, which can be a little higher but it's honest and we have a local guarantee for our customers.

Watch out for the scams - Here are some typical examples you can spot with these companies:

• They do aggressive telemarketing, often from overseas
• Advertising duct cleaning for the whole house for $99 dollars - often this is impossible
• Advertising duct cleaning for $39.95 plus $7.95 per vent - not good
• They use mail coupons and Groupons and do not seem to be present on the internet - they have to have a good website - don't you think!?
• They do not have a truck marked with a company name, and maybe they don't have any official name that can be scene and viewed
• They have a negative air machine and do not use compressed air or brushes to clean you vents
• They shove a vacuum hose down your heating vents and thats all they do
• They claim that duct cleaning takes under 1 hour to complete
• Telemarketers calling your home randomly to offer you they’re unbelievable deals on duct cleaning - often saying their truck is in your area and they will give you a special price

There are a number of other obvious and not so obvious scams and such going around ... So here are some key questions to ask when looking to hire a duct cleaning company.

1. Do they use compressed air or brushes to agitate the dust in you ducts?
2. Do they have a negative air machine either portable or truck mounted to recover the dust and debris from your ducts?
3. Are they local?
4. How long does the cleaning take? On a home of 2500 Sq Ft and under it should take no less then 2 1/2 hrs and that is for a very basic and efficient duct cleaning

Checkout our Website at www.georgianductcleaning.ca we use all the proper methods and equipment and we have videos from the manufacturer of our equipment that give you complete transparency of our methods and equipment so we can clean your homes heating and or cooling ducts.

This link takes you to a video from Marketplace on CBC. It’s a great piece they did on exposing these blow and go companies in the Toronto area, You can be sure that we have plenty of the same kinda companies across Ontario. http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/episodes/2013/01/when-the-repairman-knocks-3.html

Please feel free to contact us anytime if you have any questions about proper duct cleaning methods, equipment and pricing. Call us at 705-722-5952 for a FREE QUOTE.

Learn About the Georgian Duct Cleaning Difference!

Your only choice for Source removal Air Duct Cleaning.  Georgian Duct Cleaning uses the latest in custom built, truck mounted and portable duct cleaning technology to thoroughly clean your home and commercial heating and cooling air duct system.

Clean Fresh Indoor Air

Our uniformed, certified technicians attach the powerful vacuum via an 8-inch hose to your air ducts. Our vacuums pull between 7,500 -12,500 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM). The vacuum is connected to the ductwork on each of the main duct plenums; this puts the entire system under vacuum.  All registers and grills are sealed. Various agitation tools are fed through your ducts from each register and return grill. These high-pressure air tools and whips agitate inside the ductwork. As they thrash around, they brush and air sweep all surfaces.  The multiple tentacles dislodge all contaminants. As the contaminants are loosened they are pulled out of the air ducts by the powerful vacuum.

The main runs are cleaned using our exclusive Ventri Clean system.  Re-useable access points are sealed with a sheet metal plate, airtight gasket and screws.  The technicians also clean the furnace fan, fan housing and accessible areas of the air conditioning coils. An optional herbal-based sanitizer is fogged through the system to kill any lingering odours, molds or fungi.

A professional residential duct cleaning takes about two hours or more depending on the size of the house.  Upon completion, a certificate of cleaning is applied to the duct-work. A tiny video camera can be placed inside the ducts so you and the technician can monitor the cleaning process.

The Georgian Duct Cleaning system is superior to our competitors. Many of our competitors use modified shop-vac style vacuums or rotary brush systems. In theory they are a good idea, but they simply don’t work. The operators of these inferior units attempt to feed the two-inch vacuum hose through your duct-work.  It is extremely difficult to push these hoses past dampers and around the many elbows in a typical system.  The results are disappointing at best.

Try pushing your own vacuum hose down through your floor registers, I am sure you won’t get very far.​These inferior systems only pull about 200 cfm. They have a rotating brush attached to the end of a 2-inch vacuum hose. The tiny holes at the end of the hose are smaller than a dime. This means that any debris larger than a dime is simply left behind in your air ducts. 

The debris left behind could be construction debris, drywall, wood, chunks of fiberglass insulation, cigarette packages, coffee cups, pop cans, food debris and dead rodents.

Some companies solicit your business with illegal telemarketing, often with offshore phone rooms.  They offer you a ridiculously low price, explaining that they are in your area and they can clean your ducts for whatever today’s price is. If and when they show up, they are in your home for about 20 minutes, they do an inferior job and then present you with an inflated bill for several hundred dollars more than the “phone special”. They will have many excuses as to why it costs more.

Georgian Duct Cleaning DOES NOT DO ANY TELEMARKETING, our business is derived from referrals and in-bound calls, you call us when you are ready. We will provide you with an estimate over the phone. When our technicians arrive they will provide you with a written quote “before” we start any cleaning. You know exactly how much the cleaning is going to be, no surprises.

When you hire Georgian Duct Cleaning you can be assured that your air ducts are cleaned using industry standard “Source removal methods” by experienced, conscientious, certified technicians that take pride in their work.

GEORGIAN DUCT CLEANING - SIMPLY THE BEST THERE IS!  Our team of fully trained, certified technicians would be happy to provide any of our services in your home or commercial building.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563