The Best Way to Clean Air Vents in Home

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It is important to regularly clean the air vents in your home to improve the quality of air in your house. Every year, the average family produces around forty pounds of dust, and a good portion of this comes from pets. Even worse, the dirt and mold that cling to your home’s air ducts will remain for weeks. If you suffer from allergies, you may also want to consider cleaning the air vents.

It’s estimated that indoor air quality is two to five times more polluted than outside. This is because house dust contains bacteria, dust mites, and other allergens that can trigger allergies or asthma. You can improve the quality of your indoor air by cleaning your air vents. You’ll also be able to breathe better if you clean your dryer vents. This is especially important if you have a central air system. Dirty ducts pick up pollutants that otherwise wouldn’t circulate through the system.

To clean the air vents in your home, you’ll need a power drill. To do this job, you’ll need to drill a hole about five inches wide. You will need to use a core drill bit that is larger than five inches in diameter. You may have to make several holes so that your vacuum hose can get into the vent. Here is a great video that details the process.

Trisha Lewis

Trisha is the lead writer @ AirQualityShop.com She also writes in the wellness and green space. On AirQualityShop.com Trisha specializes in pure air product reviews and DIY articles.