COVID-19 Facility Solutions Pre and Post-Occupancy Response

Facility Solutions COVID-19 response

Pre-Occupancy as well as Post-Occupancy procedures for all buildings and office spaces. By taking the precautionary measures described below, you can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 in the workplace.

Duct & Coil Cleaning

Clean and vacuum your HVAC system, air conditioning or heating unit and all components, and be sure to change your air filters. Power-wash the Evaporator and Condenser Coils on each AC unit. Maintaining clean heating, ventilation and air- conditioning (HVAC) systems is an important part of sustaining acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ). Properly performed air duct system cleaning services should take place to reduce or eliminate contaminant introduction. All of this should be performed by a NADCA certified specialist.

The most important step is to sanitize or “Fog Out” your HVAC system.

This process requires spraying a microbiological sanitizing agent throughout the entire system to potential kill any germs.

The consequences of not cleaning your Air Ducts.

Dirty Air Ducts:

Decrease the quality and cleanliness of your indoor home or office environmentDecrease the quality and cleanliness of your indoor home or office environment.
Are the common cause of allergies, sore throat, colds and coughing.
Is the cause of “sick building syndrome.”
Will speed up the aging process.
Are inhabited by rodents and insects.
Cause inefficient functioning of HVAC ventilation systems.

The consequences of not cleaning your HVAC coils.

When dirt, dust, and contaminants build up on your air conditioner’s evaporator and condenser coils, a number of detrimental impacts occur on your overall HVAC system:

Coils that are not cleaned regularly are a breeding ground for mold and bacteria.
There can be health risks for your facility’s occupants such as respiratory problems, eye irritation, and nausea.
Your HVAC system runs longer without cooling as effectively with a set temperature.
It uses more energy, driving up utility costs.
HVAC system parts require more repairs.
Refrigerant leaks can occur.