In these dark days where hand sanitizer and toilet paper are in short supply, health and safety is on everyone’s minds. Social distancing at home is a good opportunity to assess and improve your home’s cleanliness and ensure it’s as healthy as it can be for your family.
Did you know the average household collects about 40 pounds of dirt, dust and allergens in air ducts and dryer vents each year? When these contaminants can’t be expelled properly (because of a clogged dryer vent, for example), your family unknowingly breathes that unhealthy, recycled air inside your home.
And because they’re designed specifically to release moisture from your wet laundry, dirty dryer vents are more prone to mold. High humidity can cause moisture and condensation to pool within the vent. When blowing through, lint can get trapped in those wet spots which can lead to mold that can be released back into your home.
An annual professional dryer vent inspection and cleaning by a certified professional is a great way to improve indoor air quality, troubleshoot hidden problems and help keep your family healthy.
