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  Before moving to the answer let us analyze the point ‘why do we need to clean the AC duct?’ NADCA ACR 13 recommends that HVAC system should be inspected by a qualified duct cleaning service provider annually or biennially depending on the type of facility. If your ducts are clean all the air that flows out from your ducts will also be clean. Prevention is always better than cure. Duct cleaning on a regular basis will remarkably enhance the air quality indoors and will allow you to relish the freshness and healthier ambience. It may be crippling to live with allergies, but one can definitely curtail the risk of exposure to hypersensitive causes that may lead you to exhaustion or suffer from allergic ailments When we take the case of Dubai, everyone uses air condition 24/7 during summer season and thus it is always advisable to clean your ducts with the help of qualified and certified  air condition duct cleaners . Always keep in mind that the air passing through the duct...

  What do we think about quality of life and what does it mean to you? Education, job, enjoyment, free time, money, raising a family, priorities are many. I would like to focus on one key area can change all of these. Our health is key to our quality of life and whilst some aspects are out of our control there are things we can do to improve them. This article is not about diet exercise or the amount we sleep. Instead it is about the basic living requirement, the air we breathe. Countless studies have been made world wide about the amount of time we spend indoors. It is stated that we spend more than 90% of the time indoors and here in the Middle East region that means we spend 90% of the time in air-conditioned environments. Without air conditioning we would have a difficult and uncomfortable life. Imagine trying to sleep at night during the long hot summer or driving to work without AC in the car ! When it comes to health we do a lot of very basic things like washing our bodies, ...

  Legionnaire’s Disease remains a continual public threat of today’s modern world. The first outbreak was identified in Philadelphia USA in 1976 at a convention of the American Legion. It affected 221 and 34 died during the out break. This sparked mass panic in the media and public in the US. Since then massive outbreaks were spotted world wide. The biggest outbreak that claimed lives was in Murcia, Spain. Legionellosis is an infection caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. The disease had two distinct forms. Legionnnaires disease, the more severe form of infection which includes pneumonia and Pontiac fever a milder illness. Legionnaires disease, due to Legionella sero group 1, is the most well-known form of legionellosis, probably because of the fatalities. About 5% to 30 % of people who have Legionnaires disease die. Where do the legionnella bacteria come from? Legionella bacteria are common and can be found naturally in environmental water sources such as rivers, lakes ...

  The presence of mould has become a high-stakes gamble for apartment building owners, management companies, developers and builders. The past wave of litigation sought verdicts in the billions of dollars. Since mould and other airborne pollutants are often difficult to detect, potential buyers also are at significant risk. There are a couple of simple steps buyers can take to protect themselves. First, have a qualified engineer inspect the property. Even if you think you see mould, you may not have identified the source – and therefore the solution – to the problem. Also, make sure that owners are required to spell out any mould problems in disclosure documents, and that they identify whether these incidents were caused by tenant lifestyle issues (for instance, not running the bathroom fan) or if the problem is structural. Again, this information will be key to knowing how to fix the problem and how much it will cost. Developers and builders also need to be cognizant of mould and ...

    I n summer when the heat impedes or in winter when the cold hinders, WATER hot or cold is certainly a first relief. We turn on a tap and out it pours. Water is an essential aspect of our every day life. From the time we wake up in the morning until we go to bed in the night, we depend on water for several uses. Unfortunately the conditions in which it is stored and distributed are often far from ideal. Water is generally stored in overhead or underground tanks; it is rather a case of “out of sight out of mind situation”. Very few people observe the condition of their water storage tanks and distribution pipelines. With an aim to promote awareness of the importance of protecting and managing fresh water, the United Nations has marked the year 2003 as the International Year of Fresh Water. I n summer when the heat impedes or in winter when the cold hinders, WATER hot or cold is certainly a first relief. We turn on a tap and out it pours. Water is an essential aspect of our e...

  Air conditioners have a profound effect on how people live and work. Especially in hot regions, it is unimaginable to live without air conditioning. HVAC system (Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning have made it possible to inhabit & thrive in extreme climate conditions and enjoy the benefits of living anywhere. Air conditioners can maintain the right level of temperature and humidity. . Air conditioners are designed to operate 24/7 to circulate air, filter air, remove pollutants and contaminants from the air. HAVC systems can provide thermal comfort and improve the quality of our life indoors. However, over the period, air conditioners efficiency diminishes due to wear and tear and lack of maintenance. The system can pose a serious health hazard for various reasons such as accumulation of dust, dirt and debris, mold and bacterial growth, water infiltration from damaged pipes, and other physical and microbial contaminants inside the system. Drawing contaminated air from o...

  The damage caused by the fire continues even after the fire is fully contained. Smoke residue and water from fire hoses, or even humidity, can significantly harm your belongings. Knowing what to do is very important right from the start to minimize the loss due to fire. Prompt action can lower overall cost, as well as save valuable possessions that might otherwise be lost.   The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), a non-profit certification body, who sets and promotes high standards and ethics to advance communication and technical proficiency within the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industry list the following tips. C ontact your insurance company immediately. It is your responsibility to begin loss mitigation, including steps to prevent the damage from getting worse. Take inventory of damaged goods before discarding anything and save receipts for money spent relating to fire loss. Avoid falling structural components. A lt...