Posted on April 29, 2022 by Angel Clean

Welcome to Springtime in the Ozarks, where high pollen counts are as common as allergy suffers! If you suffer from allergies and live in the four-state region of the Ozark Mountains, you know it’s a difficult time of year to manage allergens.

There are various ways to treat allergies, from home remedies to over-the-counter allergy drugs or perhaps a visit to your doctor’s office. Whatever your method, if you suffer from seasonal allergies, there’s almost nothing you wouldn’t try to stop the sneezing, end the burning eyes, or itchy throat.

Whether you’re reaching for nasal sprays to rinsing your sinuses with a neti pot, your cause is real, and you’re but one sneeze away from asking your doctor for monthly allergy shots. After all, how much more could your immune system take with the number of allergy symptoms you are exhibiting.

Common Allergen Triggers

Because hay fever is so widespread throughout the United States, it shouldn’t surprise you that allergens are always lurking inside and outside your home, car, work, and school. According to the Cleveland Clinic, nearly 15 to 20 percent of the U. S. population suffers from seasonal allergies.

After all, our genes play a big part in what we are allergic to, which means if your mom has allergies, then chances are good you will too. If hay fever runs in your family, you already know that your immune system is only trying to make things better by responding to the allergen through inflammation and increased mucous development.

Some of those allergens can be seasonal, while others are perennial, like the ones listed below.

• Mold spores
• Dust mites (these tiny critters love to live in textile) and fecal matter
• Waste from other insects, like cockroaches, including their saliva
• Pet dander (dead skin)
• Pollen from flowering plants, trees, grasses, and weeds

While not an exhaustive list, it probably conjures some horrific and repulsive images worthy of an audible response. But more notable is that most of these allergens reside inside your home or place of business.

Entry Points for Pollen

With a list like that, you have to wonder how there can be so much going on inside when you open the windows to let it all out. But, unfortunately, opening your windows isn’t always the best solution; by opening your windows, you are inviting more inside, like pollen and drafts. 

So start by keeping those windows closed during peak allergy season. That will help lower adding allergens in your home or building.

If pollen gets in and wind carries pollen, that wind will move everything else around inside and carry it into the ventilation system. Once in your ventilation, allergens can travel and contaminate your indoor air quality through the use of your heating and air conditioning units.

How are Air Ducts Cleaned?

So how can you go about tackling allergens on surfaces? Whether you wipe them down, vacuum, or wash them, cleaning is a significant factor in managing tiny particulates, better known as dust. But you can’t precisely reach every inch of your ventilation ducts. As a result, you need to talk with a professional.

A certified air duct cleaning expert holds an active certification from the National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA). An air duct cleaning will clear allergens, dust, dirt, debris, and other contaminants through the entire duct system.

These pros will utilize specialized equipment like snakes, air whips, and wands toward an industrial-sized vacuum for removal. Depending upon the company, they will offer tier pricing for different service levels. So you’ll need to figure out what the other options are to ensure a thorough cleaning. 

Cost and Time to Clean Ducts

The cost of cleaning the air ducts in your home or business can vary depending on each service professional. There are also regional differences in pricing. For folks living in the four-state region, it’s best to schedule a time with a local air ducting cleaning company.

Charges nationwide can average between $200 to $700. Some places can charge pennies by the square foot and stretch into the thousands depending on the size of the building. It depends upon the company providing you with the service and whether they charge per vent or service.

Need Help Cleaning Ducts

Your best option is to reach out to the local experts at Angel Clean with over 25 years of professional experience. The team that holds a NADCA certification is the team to pick to keep your air ducts clean in your home or office healthy for everyone.