LAUNDRY DUCT CLEANING

The common signs that a laundry exhaust needs cleaning include:

    Clothes taking too long to dry.

    Excess lint buildup in the ducts, causing a fire hazard.

    Dryer units automatically turning off because the heat is not exhausting.

    Fire dampers in the ducts may malfunction.

    Higher concentrations of lint in the indoor air.

    Rusting of the ducts from holding wet lint for long periods.

Of all these signs, fire is the most serious concern, by and large, as lint is a highly flammable and easily-ignited matter. In hotels and similar facilities, customer service becomes an issue, as slow drying time easily becomes a major problem for the department.  An accumulation of excess lint deposits blowing into the hotel lobby also becomes a black ink in the hotel’s image, as it will readily indicate an unsafe place to stay.  All employees also want to work in a safe environment. When workplace accidents happen it costs money, reduces efficiency, and increases equipment downtime. As a laundry department manager, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of an accident occurring. Because all employees aren’t the same and neither are their past experiences, education and training are key elements to ensuring a safe working environment.
Quality Care Cleaning Services adopts the HVCA TR/19, International Mechanical Code No. 504,  and NFPA 211 as its guiding principles in Laundry Duct Cleaning systems. 

The practice of evaluating and analyzing the quality of the air within a building or other enclosed place is known as Indoor Air Quality Monitoring. Overall, by identifying and reducing possible concerns related to indoor air pollution, IAQ monitoring is essential to protecting the health and safety of building occupants. Building managers may contribute to the creation of a healthier and more comfortable interior environment for everyone by proactively monitoring and managing IAQ.