Why it is worth disinfecting ventilation in the apartment

The ventilation system in apartment buildings is usually hidden from the eyes of residents. Behind thick walls and partitions it is not visible what is in the pipes through which air circulates. But if you look inside, you can see an unpleasant picture. Over the years, they have been accumulating in ventilation:

• Dust and dirt from the street;
• Mold fungi - due to the ingress of moist air into the system;
• Rust;
• Fat deposits, especially in kitchens;
• Burns after fires;
• Animal hair.

This layer of dirt not only clogs the system, interfering with air exchange, but also often provokes diseases, including bronchial asthma, allergic reactions, damage to the body by viruses and microbes. Even commonplace headaches of unclear etiology can be the result of clogged ventilation ducts. Dirty pipes are a real hotbed of insects: ticks and cockroaches, which are very difficult to get rid of. If dampness joins, then mold cannot be avoided, which multiplies exponentially. Over the years of operation, the system can fail, often the air duct is blocked by pieces of brick and other construction debris falling off the wall. If you do not remove the barrier in time, the air exchange will be impaired.

To check the operation of the ventilation system, you need to take a sheet of paper and bring it to the hood. If the paper does not pull toward the hole, the problem definitely exists.

How often should ventilation be disinfected?

The state construction and sanitary rules spell out the norms of air exchange and microclimate parameters that create optimal temperature, humidity, and air velocity. In order for air to circulate normally in the system, it is necessary to check the ventilation at least once a year. And not only to check, but also to maintain instruments and equipment, to clean the channels of debris and dust. Only with a regular approach can all norms be observed.

How to disinfect

You can only clean the areas adjacent to the apartment yourself. This treatment will partially remove accumulated dirt. It is better if professionals who check the traction in the system with the help of special equipment and then clean the pipes with a powerful industrial vacuum cleaner take care of the matter. The final step is always the treatment of ventilation ducts with a disinfectant.