Indoor air is important because we spend a substantial proportion of our time in buildings, where pollution comes from a range of sources such as smoking, cooking, heating appliances, and fumes from paint and even furniture. Professional ductwork cleaning and maintenance in commercial businesses is a legal requirement and is essential to the health and welfare of your staff and customers.

Ductwork Cleaning in London

Without properly working ventilation with ductwork cleaning taking place on a regular professional basis, up to 50% (and much more in some cases) of air pollution found indoors can come from outside.

One of the most common air pollutants is Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a pollutant that inflames the lungs, stunting their growth and increasing the risk of respiratory diseases such as asthma and lung cancer.

London levels of the NOx pollutant gases are currently much higher than the EU Legal limit and in  a recent government report, it was predicted that the city would not reach the legal limit for another 5 years. 

Taxis and other vehicle traffic are the chief causes of the pollution, however according to Clean Air London, domestic gas combustion from cooking and heating  contributed 22% to ambient air emissions of NOx in Greater London in 2008.

8 years on domestic gas combustion is still a recognised part of the air pollution problem in London, percentage contributions vary by city area.

Indoor air quality levels can also be affected by tobacco smoke, water systems, leaks and condensation; and substances emitted from some building materials, furnishings and cleaning agents.

These types of pollution generally only affect those with pre-existing conditions. However, fatalities can be caused through carbon monoxide poisoning if vents and ductwork are faulty, or where chemicals are used without ensuring adequate ventilation.

Ventilation is one of the most important factors determining indoor air quality. Controlled ventilation is especially needed in heavily insulated buildings that allow little air exchange with the outside.

Canopy Fan Cleaning are experts in professional ductwork cleaning in London.  Contact us to ask for free quote today.