Internal cleaning of ductwork is often an overlooked maintenance task but its importance should not be undermined. Over time, build-up of dust and particulates coat internal surfaces of air conditioning ductwork, providing a bountiful breeding ground for pathogens. As air gets circulated throughout a building via the ductwork, so do these dangerous microorganisms.
Universal Base's state-of-the-art robotic duct cleaning methods ensure that ductwork is hygienically and thoroughly cleaned every time - even in tight locations where manual cleaning may not be able to effectively reach. Video recordings of our robots in the cleaning process are readily available for viewing to show the "before-and-after" results.
Sick Building Syndrome
(SBS)* * from US EPA website
According to US Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), the
term "sick building syndrome"
(SBS) is used to describe
situations in which building
occupants experience acute
health and comfort effects that
appear to be linked to time
spent in a building, but no
specific illness or cause can be
identified. The complaints may
be localized in a particular
room or zone, or may be
widespread throughout the
building. In contrast, the term
"building related illness" (BRI)
is used when symptoms of
diagnosable illness are
identified and can be attributed
directly to airborne building
contaminants.
Indicators of SBS include:
Building occupants complain
of symptoms associated with
acute discomfort, e.g.,
headache; eye, nose, or
throat irritation; dry
cough; dry or itchy skin;
dizziness and nausea;
difficulty in concentrating;
fatigue; and sensitivity to
odors.
The
cause of the symptoms is not
known.
Most
of the complainants report
relief soon after leaving
the building.
Building
Related Illness (BRI)** ** from US EPA website
Indicators of BRI include:
Building occupants complain
of symptoms such as cough;
chest tightness; fever,
chills; and muscle aches.
The
symptoms can be clinically
defined and have clearly
identifiable causes.
Complainants may require
prolonged recovery times
after leaving the building.
It
is important to note that
complaints may result from
other causes. These may
include an illness
contracted outside the
building, acute sensitivity
(e.g., allergies), job
related stress or
dissatisfaction, and other
psychosocial factors.
Nevertheless, studies show
that symptoms may be caused
or exacerbated by indoor air
quality problems.
Cleaning Equipment
We
use high-tech robotic
equipment to clean air-cond
ducts.
The
robot pre-inspects the
existing “BEFORE” condition
of the air-cond ducts with a
video camera on-line
real-time.
After cleaning the air-cond
ducts, the robot’s camera
provides a clear video of
the “AFTER” condition.
Photo Gallery
DUCT WALL BEFORE CLEANING WORK
ROBOTIC CLEANING AT WORK
DUST DEPOSITED ON DUCT WALL
BEFORE DUCT
CLEANING WORK
DUCT WALL AFTER DUCT CLEANING WORK
CHEMICAL CLEANING OF AHU FAN COIL UNIT
CLEANING WITH WATER JET SPRAY AFTER CHEMICAL
SPRAYING ON AHU FAN COIL UNIT
