The last few years have taught us how important it is to clean everything. This includes everything in our homes, including air ducts and the like. Sick Building Syndrome Canada has become a sad reality. However, routine cleaning can help prevent this issue.
Duct cleaning by a professional cleaning company can help prevent Sick Building Syndrome and other airborne illnesses. As well, it can lower your energy costs and promote clean air throughout your home or business.
In this blog, we shall discuss the causes and symptoms of SBI, as well as what is the cost of Sick Building Syndrome?
What is Sick Building Syndrome?
Sick Building Syndrome is a blanket term to describe when people begin to experience adverse acute health issues after spending time in a building or dwelling. As opposed to BRI (Building Related Illness), Sick Building Syndrome is not easily diagnosed and not easily traced to specific causes.
Symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome include the following:
- Lack of Energy
- Coughing
- Inability to Concentrate
- Irritated Eyes
- Headache
The majority of people who have suffered from Sick Building Syndrome Canada are those who have worked or lived in buildings with a buildup of spores, mold, mildew, dust mites, and other allergens. It can be caused by inadequate ventilation, biological contaminants (bacteria, mold, airborne illnesses, etc.), and chemical contaminants (which include pesticides, carpeting, vehicle exhaust, adhesives, etc.)
Since the pandemic, more and more people are concerned about air quality as COVID-19 is indeed an airborne virus. Sick Building Syndrome Canada has become a growing concern in the last two years and people are taking extra precautions to avoid catching the virus. While vaccinations, wearing masks and social distancing can help, clean air is essential to the overall indoor air quality.
Cost of Sick Building Syndrome
As Sick Building Syndrome can have many adverse effects, it can be quite costly. Inadequate air quality can cost corporations billions of dollars as it affects the level of periodicity and efficiency in their workplace. This includes cleaning costs, loss of time due to workers being out sick, and insurance expenses.
HVAC cleaning and maintenance as well as regular commercial air vent cleaning can help lessen these costs. This will increase productivity in the company, improve employees’ overall health and help decrease the amount of those suffering from Sick Building Syndrome.
Why Duct Cleaning is Important
Regular air vent cleaning is one of the best ways to help prevent Sick Building Syndrome. A professional vent cleaning company will first inspect the ducts and then give them a thorough cleaning, including all the components of the air duct system.
Clean air vents not only can help prevent Sick Building syndrome but can also help lower energy costs while helping to prolong the life of the HVAC system. If your vents are full of debris, dust, and other pollutants, your HVAC system will have to work at least twice as hard to circulate air throughout the building. This will not only cause additional wear and tear to the HVAC system, but it can also cause energy costs to skyrocket.
Vent cleaning will not only help combat Sick Building Syndrome, but it will ensure that the air quality is better for those who have allergies. In addition, those who suffer from respiratory issues such as COPD, asthma, and emphysema will no longer have to worry about poor air quality which can worsen their symptoms.
Contact Comfort Clean for professional and thorough duct cleaning. We will provide you with a free quote for commercial or residential air vent cleaning. Regular cleaning can help prevent Sick Building Syndrome and promote healthier air in your home.
