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4 Reasons to get a Commercial Office Air Duct Cleaning Before Winter

With winter fast approaching here in Ontario, it’s time to think about undertaking some office maintenance chores. These will ensure your business is energy efficient and help save you money on those expensive utility bills. Getting your commercial air ducts cleaned may be the last thing on your mind as the temperature begins to drop, but there are actually huge benefits attributed to having a professional air duct cleaning. So, what actually is an air duct cleaning, why do you need to get yo

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Residential

Autumn is the Season for Allergies

Autumn is just around the corner! Along with fall leaves and cool air comes the time of year when allergies flare up. If you are an allergy sufferer, you know that fall brings on the symptoms of sneezing, coughing, irritated watery eyes and sometimes difficulty breathing. Why do people get allergies in the fall? The reason why autumn is the worst season for allergies is because mold spores are released in the air from the leaves, trees and bushes. Plus autumn is cold and flu season and someti

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Residential

3 Benefits of Getting Your Air Ducts Cleaned this Summer

Making sure you have clean air ducts is important to maintain the overall health of your home and its occupants. Unfortunately many people don’t know how much strain the summer really puts on their air ducts. There are many reasons why it is important to prepare your air ducts for the intense summer. Today we are going to share the 3 benefits of getting your air ducts cleaned this summer. 1. Energy/Cost Savings The dirt that builds up in your air ducts after a long winte

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Georgian Takes on Heavy Industrial Plant Cleaning

Georgian Duct is able to take on larger industrial cleaning projects through the use of our new Vecloader Vacuum! Many industrial establishments are difficult to clean do to the presence of equipment and tight space. The Vecloader is perfect for cleaning out areas with limited space, and is useful in situations where mechanical alternatives are impractical. The Vecloader does not have to be removed for emptying. Which means the Vecloader can stay on the job for longer, and requires less work t

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Residential

Home Buyer With Allergies? Consider Duct Cleaning!

Home Buyer With Allergies? It’s common to notice as Spring begins that allergies are coming back, and for home buyers it can make or break a sale. Previous owners may have had pets, or bad cleaning habits that could affect the air quality in the home. Spring cleaning isn’t done for real estate agents until the house is completely clear of contaminants. Here are tips to ease your buyers allergies when buying a home, and they’re nothing to sneeze at! Stress Levels Contribute to Allergies Histamin

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Duct Cleaning Scam: Know Who To Trust

Everyday, Canadians are exposed to offshore call centres aggressively telemarketing the service; usually a service that isn’t real or completely inefficient. If you have had a bad experience before, you may know the red flags, and with these quick tips, you can say “no” to scammers. Transparency is how companies provide customers with the honesty and trust needed to move forward in a financial purchase, especially entering into ones home. In order to catch on to these scams, check out these re

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Moving into a new House in 2018? Here are some tips.

Moving is always exciting ---- you dream about buying a house, and picture your family growing inside your dream home. When this finally happens, it is time to think about all the details that need to be taken care of before you actually move your family in. It is important to remember that work can be done easier, faster and much safer while the house is empty, so it is always good to save some extra days before your move to get the new house in perfect conditions before the big day. It is im

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Residential

5 Signs it’s Time to Clean Your Dryer Vents

When was the last time you had your dryer vent cleaned? Dust, lint and debris can build up in your dryer vent over time, restricting air flow and creating a serious fire hazard. Length of the duct, malfunctioning dampers, frequency of use, and critters in the duct work, are all factors that contribute to lint accumulation and dryer overheating. Here are 5 signs that its time to clean your dryer vent: 1. It takes a long time to dry your clothes. If you’re clothes are still wet at the end of the

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Suffer from Allergies? Here Are Some Helpful Tips

Do you suffer from allergies? A common problem in the fall is the amount of pollen and other outdoor allergens in the air. Many people who suffer from allergies avoid walking near meadows and parks that might have Golden Rod and other plants that are especially a problem. While some level of avoidance makes sense, did. you know that your home's air may contain contaminants that trigger allergic reactions? A home is not a perfectly sealed environment and open windows and doors allows in fresh ai

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Residential

Don't Forget to Replace your Furnace Filter the Fall

Replacing your furnace's filter is one of the best and easiest things you can do to save money and keep your indoor air clean. Furnace filters are your home's first line of defense against allergens, dust, and other airborne particles. They also protect your furnace's fans and heating coil from potential damage caused by these particles. So let's take a closer look at the benefits of regularly checking and replacing your furnace's filters. 1. Protection from Airborne Particles. Your furnace wor

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Residential

Fall is a Perfect Time for Getting Air Ducts Cleaned

Fall is a beautiful season to enjoy, but it is also a time to prepare your home for winter. This may involve a roof inspection, window cleaning, garage cleaning, gardening, and getting your air ducts cleaned! If you suffer from seasonal allergies, then getting your air ducts cleaning (if haven't already) may be beneficial to you and your family. It will help with your breathing. By getting your air ducts cleaned you can get rid of all the dust, dirt and bacteria lingering in your ventilation

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Disinfect Air Ducts With Herbal Sanitizer

Are you concerned about indoor air quality? It's important to think about how air circulates through your home. A portion of air is constantly moving around when your furnace fan runs, and air is distributed throughout the system into every room in your home. Are your air ducts clean? Have you ever had them inspected or professionally cleaned? We are a local family business with specialized equipment and trained technicians - ready to clean residential or commercial ducts. In addition to cleani

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Dryer Fire Prevention

Over regular use of your dryer over a long period of time, your dryer vent will gradually become blocked with dust, lint and other debris. With the airflow becoming restricted by the debris, the blockage can pose as a huge fire hazard. This preventable hazard though sadly is the cause of millions of dollars worth of property damage every year and even fatalities. With the numerous locations within a dryer system that can be blocked by this debris, upholding a regular cleaning is key to not only

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Should I Get My Air Ducts Cleaned?

Buildup within ducts can be caused by a variety of sources whether it’s through mould, bacteria, blockages from objects, or just from dust build up over time. There are many advantages that come along with having a clean and proper ducting system, as this system alone determines the overall flow and quality of the air found within your home. If it’s damaged or contaminated possibly with mould, blockage, or infestation, it can lead to the poor air quality and the potential for sickness. How do I

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Why You Should Clean Your Ducts Before Your Buy or Sell a Home

Spring is a popular time for the real estate market. Gardens start to bloom, the weather puts people in a good mood and everyone is trying to make their big change before the summer holidays arrive! If you are one of the many either looking to buy or sell a home, an important consideration is whether or not your house is ready – ready to present to potential buyers and/or ready to move into. We dust, we vacuum and maybe we even wash down the walls but an area that is often overlooked is the du

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Commercial

Clean Your Office Air Ducts This Spring

Having your air ducts cleaned in the spring is a great addition to your home cleaning tasks, but it shouldn’t stop there. Arranging to have your office air ducts cleaned after a long winter will have a huge impact on your office air quality. Over the winter months, office air ducts can become contaminated with dust, dirt, mold and bacteria. And if you completed any office renovations during the winter months, including painting, you may still be breathing in those harmful contaminants. Dirty a

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Is it Spring Yet? Plan A Deep Clean Of Your Home Including the Air Ducts

We’ve been enjoying some amazing warm temperatures in February and the way the snow if fast disappearing, our thoughts are turning to spring. Homeowners can’t wait to open the windows and give their homes a good airing out. Spring is also a great time to do a deep dive in cleaning and freshen everything up. Here are some cleaning activities that you’ll want to add to your spring cleaning plan. Why plan ahead? If you make yourself a checklist of the long put off tasks, like cleaning behind your

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Commercial

Industrial Cleaning Services

Georgian Duct Cleaning has the expertise, experience and equipment to thoroughly clean large industrial dust collectors, ducts and bag house systems, and other surfaces that need cleaning. Plant engineers know that plugged filters and intake ducts can lead to poor performance of equipment and create unpleasant dusty work environments.This can result in maintenance issues on equipment, employee complaints and even a dangerous fires or explosion hazards. We know how to best clean dust collectors

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Residential

Enjoy The Holidays But Stay Safe

It's the holiday season, time for tinsel, decorations, gatherings around the fire, entertaining by candlelight, and lots of action in the kitchen preparing special food and treats. Even though it's the season of giving and fun, you still need to think about safety. Here are some safety tips from the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs. 1. If you have a real Christmas tree water it daily. If you don't the tree can become dry and can catch on fire really easily. Keep anything flammable item away fr

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Residential

Get Your Home Ready For the Holidays

Around this time of year people get down to serious preparation for holiday parties and events at their home. Entertaining is one of the joys of the season! It's fun to get out the decorations and transform your living room into a sparkling place for a party. Chrystal needs to be cleaned, silver polished and you may even be getting your carpets cleaned. It's all about making your home inviting and comfortable for guests, and you want to make sure your rooms are dust free and smell clean. Have yo

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Residential

Sanitize and Refresh Your Air Ducts with Our Herbal Sanitizer

Do you need to get your air ducts cleaned? Are you concerned and worried about mold and bacteria? Try using our benefect herbal sanitizer. Our Benefect Herbal Sanitizer is proven to kill over 99.99% bacteria and surpasses Health Canada's efficacy requirements for a broad range of disinfectants. Benefect Sanitizer complements the air duct cleaning, without adding any harmful chemicals into the air you breathe. Indoor air quality is not just about dirt particles suspended in the air. It is also a

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Before-and-after comparison of lint buildup in a dryer vent.
Residential

The dangers of dryer fires and what causes them?

It's the weekend, the time to relax! It’s also time to start the weekly chores such as doing the laundry. Washers and dryers are one of the workhorse appliances in your home. Our dryers can be our best friend but could be our worst nightmare. Over time, dryer vents become clogged with lint, hair and dust, and they have to be cleaned regularly. A clogged dryer vent can also increase the drying time for every load of laundry done. At the end of the cycle, the clothes may still be damp and if you

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How Georgian Duct Cleaning Can Help You Through The Seasons

Georgian Duct Cleaning has been in business since May 1991. Our company has grown from a one- person operation, to a family owned business with 12 people. Our team are fully trained certified technicians, and are happy to provide any of our services in your home. We use the latest equipment, custom built truck mounted and portable duct cleaning technology, to thoroughly clean your home and commercial heating and cooling air duct system top to bottom. Our service vehicles are equipped for many d

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Residential

Top 5 Contributors to Poor Indoor Air Quality

Poor indoor air quality can have a direct impact on our lives and our health. If you’re experiencing symptoms of poor indoor air quality, such as dryness and irritation of the eyes, headaches, fatigues, shortness of breath or sinus congestion, you should take some steps to make improvements. The first step in improving your home or office’s air quality, is understanding what contributes to poor indoor air quality in the first place. There are many offenders when it comes to poor indoor air qual

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Before-and-after comparison of dirty and clean duct interiors.
Residential

Why You Should Clean Your Air Ducts This Spring

Ahhh Spring is finally here! With the days finally warm and sunny, you’re most likely going to want to open up your windows and get some fresh air inside. During the winter months you probably stayed indoors more often, with the windows closed and the air not getting much circulation. If you read our last blog post, you’ll know that this can really have a detrimental affect on your indoor air quality. Spring is the perfect time to get your ducts cleaned for this exact reason. Especially since s

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Residential

5 Tips on Getting a Jumpstart on Your Spring Cleaning

As the weather starts to change, and we see longer sunnier days, it might have you thinking about starting your spring cleaning soon. Giving your home a good cleaning is important this time of year, especially for your indoor air quality.. During the winter months you most likely spent more time indoors, and less time opening windows and doors. Your furnace system was probably also running more. Dust most likely has built up on a few surfaces and the air might feel stagnant. To improve this air

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Residential

Remedy Excess Humidity In Your Home

The right amount of humidity in your home makes you comfortable and healthy… but too much humidity can cause many problems ranging from damage to your home, to damage to your health! If you notice your house has a humidity problem; condensation on the windows and walls, mould or mildew growth etc.. the first thing you should do is find the source of the humidity. Showering, doing laundry, and cooking all generate a lot of moisture that can accumulate and cause issues if not dealt with properly.

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Residential

5 Ways to Improve Air Quality in Your Home

Indoor air quality starts to become a concern in winter months as we start to spend more time indoors, and less time opening windows to let in fresh air. Here are 5 tips to improving your indoor air quality and ensuring your family stays healthy all winter long. Keep your house tidyRegular dusting, sweeping, mopping, and wiping are all effective ways to keep the dust in your home at bay. You do not need to be obsessive about cleaning, but things like removing shoes when entering the house and du

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Win the Battle Against Back to School Colds with Benefect Sanitizer

It’s back to school time! And what usually follows the back to school rush … cold and flu season. The good news is – regular duct cleaning can help you avoid getting sick. How? Professional duct cleaning removes the dust and debris that has built up in your home’s air duct system – and it also removes the mold and bacteria that could be growing in your system. Every time your furnace turns on, it pushes that dust, debris and bacteria through your home’s venting system, and right into the air

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Residential

What’s in Your Dust? How to Reduce Dust with Air Duct Cleaning

Ever wondered what’s in your home’s dust? The dust in your home can contain up to 9,000 different microbes … including 7,000 types of bacteria and 2,000 varieties of fungi. And while the majority of the bacteria and fungi are harmless, some of them can be linked to allergies and illness. National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)“In a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust is created annually through everyday living.” – National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) Your heating and

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Summer Duct Cleaning for Your Home, Office or School

It’s summer time. And summer in Ontario usually means hot and humid. And if you’re like me, you’ve been enjoying the beautiful weather when you’re outside … but you’re also enjoying the comfort of an air conditioned home as well. Your home’s HVAC system is probably running often. And while there are some great ways you can reduce the amount of time you’re running your air conditioning, (like using a programmable thermostat, shading from direct sunlight and preventing hot air from entering & col

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Residential

Georgian Duct Cleaning's 40 Point Residential Checklist

Air ducts can be home to pet hair, dust, building materials, mould, bacteria and fungal growth. Every time your heat or air conditioner operates, these contaminants are forced throughout your home. Regular cleaning of your air ducts is the most effective way to reduce air contaminates and promote healthy air within the home. When choosing an air duct cleaning company, integrity and transparency are important factors to consider. We use a 40 point residential checklist to ensure our fully trai

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Residential

Protect Your Home and Family From Dryer Fires with LintAlert

How would you rate your dryer’s performance? Dryers that feel hot to the touch or take more than one cycle to dry a load indicate a serious problem. Poor dryer performance indicates dryer lint build-up, and since lint is highly flammable, this build-up can increase your risk of fire. Lint build-up can lead to fire as it causes a blockage in the dryer exhaust system, restricting airflow and causing the dryer to overheat. In addition to annual dryer vent cleaning and recognizing signs of

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Residential

How To Improve Your Home's Indoor Air Quality

The average person spends 90% of their time indoors! Healthy indoor air can make a huge difference in your overall health. How would you rate you indoor air quality? Take the Lung Association’s Healthy Home Tour to take closer look at different areas in you home and how they contribute to your indoor air quality. Designed to help you find out what can be harmful to you and your family, the Healthy Home Tour is the perfect tool to help you determine the quality of your air. You can also fol

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Commercial

How to Improve Air Quality in Your Office With Air Vent Duct Cleaning

During the winter months, we recirculate up to 85 per cent of indoor air! This recirculated air is mixed with outdoor air, filtered and conditioned several times each hour to provide comfort and ventilation. Recirculated air can come into contact with pollutants and contaminants, especially if Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems (HVAC) are not properly maintained. Not only can this impact employee morale and productivity, it can also create a negative image that affects your bottom

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Residential

Fall is a Good Time to Clean Your Home's Air Ducts

As much as we want to savour the warm days of August, there are signs that the season is starting to change. It's getting darker earlier and in the morning the gardens are heavy with dew. If you look around at the maple trees you might notice the start of fall colours on some of the branches. In a month or so we'll need to turn on our furnace and we'll be circulating air through the duct systems in our homes. This is an optimum time to have your home's air ducts cleaned. Residential air ducts

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Residential

Top Reasons to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned

When I talk to people about HVAC systems they often ask - should I get my household air ducts cleaned? There are many reasons to have air ducts cleaned and in addition to looking at the reasons, you need to make sure you're working with a reputable company with experienced service staff. 1.) Allergies - Some people have specific allergies to dust and special attention needs to be given to indoor air quality, such as frequent furnace filter replacement and duct cleaning. Duct cleaning will remov

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Ontario Duct Cleaning Buyers Beware!

There are some great duct cleaning and furnace servicing companies out there in Ontario - and there are some that should be closed down. The good duct cleaning companies are run with integrity, transparency and are motivated to help people by offering the best customer experience, great service and products with absolute professionalism. Unfortunately the duct cleaning side of our HVAC industry is unregulated and as a result there are many companies out there who are not in the business to off

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Residential

Prevent Dryer Fires - Have Your Vented Cleaned and Monitored with LintAlert

Over a period of time, dryer vents become plugged with lint, hair and dust. If the dryer vent is not cleaned regularly, it will eventually become blocked, restricting the airflow that may cause a serious fire hazard. Every year fires caused by plugged dryer vents account for loss of life and millions of dollars in property damage. Every bend in the duct-work, the length of the duct, birds, rodents, malfunctioning dampers and the frequency of use are all contributing factors to lint accumulatio

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Commercial

Georgian Duct Services to Commercial Laundromats

More and more people in Barrie, Simcoe County, and central Ontario are familiar with our top quality residential services, such as Duct Cleaning. Did you know that we also have the equipment and expertise to service the commercial business sector? Our team of commercial cleaning specialists can perform various cleaning operations around your office building, commercial buildings, hotel. resort, school or laundromat. Georgian Duct Services to Laundromats: The dryer exhausts in commercial laundro

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Residential

The Benefits of Spring Cleaning

It's been a long drawn out winter in Central Ontario, and everyone is looking forward to opening up the windows and airing out the house. In a few weeks, April showers will wash away the build up of dirty snow and ice and nature will take its course and lawns will grow anew. Mother nature won't, unfortunately, step inside and help with your interior spring cleaning. Your furnace has been recycling dirt and debris through your air vents contributing to the dust layer that accumulates throughout

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Residential

Does Your Spring Cleaning Include Duct Cleaning? Ask These Questions..

Everyone is longing for spring after having 4 solid months of winter! It's time to start thinking of spring cleaning and many people, who haven't had their residential ducts cleaned will be wondering if they should.1. Do you suffer from allergies? 2. Do you often sneeze when you are at home? 3. Do you have a lot of dust in your home? 4. Is your home new or has it had recent renovations? 5. Are you concerned about build-ups of dirt and debris in your ducts? 6. Would you feel better knowing y

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Residential

Learn About the Georgian Duct Cleaning Difference!

Your only choice for Source removal Air Duct Cleaning. Georgian Duct Cleaning uses the latest in custom built, truck mounted and portable duct cleaning technology to thoroughly clean your home and commercial heating and cooling air duct system. Our uniformed, certified technicians attach the powerful vacuum via an 8-inch hose to your air ducts. Our vacuums pull between 7,500 -12,500 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM). The vacuum is connected to the duct work on each of the main duct plenums; t

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