Breathe Deeply – We Sanitize What You Can’t See
Even after a thorough cleaning, microscopic bacteria and mold can linger in your ductwork. Scrub Ducts offers Air Duct Sanitizing & Treatment services to take your air purity to the next level. This specialized service disinfects and deodorizes your entire HVAC duct system, so you can breathe deeply knowing your home’s air is as clean as possible. It’s the perfect add-on for those who want a truly comprehensive cleaning or are dealing with odors and germs. Call (502) 539-3083 to ask about our duct sanitizing treatments.
what are Duct Treatments?
Duct treatments are an advanced step after standard duct cleaning:
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First, we perform a complete air duct cleaning to remove all dust, dirt, and debris (the physical contaminants).
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Next, we apply the treatment: Using a fogging machine, we distribute a EPA-approved disinfectant throughout your ductwork and HVAC components. This fog penetrates every nook and cranny of the system.
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The treatment is safe for people and pets, but deadly to unwanted organisms. It contains a virucide, bactericide, fungicide, and mildew, which means it kills bacteria, viruses, mold/mildew, and inhibits future mold growth​
Who Benefits from Air Duct Treatments?
While every home can enjoy fresher air from sanitizing, it’s especially beneficial if:
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Allergies or Asthma: You have family members with severe allergies or asthma. Sanitizing can help remove lingering allergens and irritants that a normal cleaning might miss, providing extra relief.
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Recent Illness or Concern About Germs: If someone in your home has been sick (think viruses, flu, etc.), or you’re concerned about germs (for example, households being cautious about viruses), an anti-microbial treatment adds peace of mind by killing pathogens inside the ducts.
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Mold or Mildew Issues: You’ve had any mold growth in your HVAC system or home. After remediation, sanitizing will help ensure any residual spores in the ducts are eliminated and help prevent regrowth.
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Unpleasant Odors: Your ducts carry persistent odors (smoke from cigarettes or a fire, pet odors, cooking smells, or a musty scent). Our deodorizing fog will significantly reduce or remove these smells, leaving your home smelling fresh.
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Buying or Selling a Home: It’s a great selling point (or a welcome gift to yourself in a new home) to certify that the air ducts have been professionally cleaned and treated. It demonstrates a higher level of care for indoor air quality.
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Smoking in the Home: If you or a previous occupant smokes indoors, sanitizing can help remove lingering smoke residue and odor from the duct system, leading to cleaner, healthier air.
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In short, air duct treatment is for anyone who wants the ultimate clean air experience in their home. It’s an investment in health and comfort that goes beyond what basic cleaning achieves.
Air Duct Sanitizing
This powerful, EPA-approved disinfectant is specially formulated to kill over 99.99% of bacteria and has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses like Rhinovirus and Influenza A—including Pandemic 2009 H1N1—and is recognized for use against coronaviruses. It uses a botanical active ingredient derived from thyme oil, so there are no harsh chemicals, dyes, or bleach in the formula. This means you get the broad-spectrum germ-killing power you need, without exposing your home or family to synthetic chemical residue.
Ideal for use in air duct cleaning and general decontamination, the treatment eliminates pathogens on both porous and non-porous surfaces in just 30 seconds of contact time. Since no personal protective equipment is required and no rinsing is necessary—even on food-contact surfaces—you save time and reduce costs while maintaining a safer, healthier indoor environment. By choosing this EPA-approved product, you can have confidence that you’re effectively targeting bacteria, viruses, and coronaviruses for a thorough and reliable cleanup.
Air Duct Smoke Treatment
Unsoot #1 is a highly effective encapsulant that targets smoke particles and other contaminants at their source, preventing them from circulating through the air and impacting occupant health. It works by creating a durable barrier over structural wood, ductwork, ceiling plenums, or any other affected surfaces, sealing away particulates that can irritate breathing and cause lingering odors. By encapsulating smoke residues, Unsoot #1 reduces third-hand smoke—the residual contaminants that remain on surfaces long after smoking has stopped—significantly improving indoor air quality and helping restore comfort for everyone in the space.
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In addition, Unsoot #1 easily combines with odor control agents to further neutralize stubborn smells. You can apply it using a compression sprayer or a fogging device, and it dilutes with up to four parts water for economical coverage. Whether you’re dealing with a recent fire incident, a furnace puff-back, or long-term smoke buildup, Unsoot #1 effectively locks away harmful particulates so they won’t release into the environment over time. The result is a cleaner, healthier indoor space where odors and third-hand smoke concerns are kept firmly under control.
Air Duct Mold & Mildew
Sporicidin® is a proven, hospital-grade disinfectant that effectively tackles mold and mildew at the source, disrupting their growth and preventing future contamination. With a legacy spanning over four decades, Sporicidin® has been trusted by medical facilities and restoration professionals alike to not only eliminate harmful pathogens, but also keep odor-causing bacteria from returning to treated surfaces for up to six months. Its powerful formula makes it an ideal choice for mold remediation and mildew control, ensuring thorough disinfection and a healthier indoor environment.
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On top of its effectiveness against mold, mildew, and other disease-causing microbes, Sporicidin® maintains a very low toxicity profile, holding an EPA Category IV rating for the lowest possible toxicity level among antimicrobials. This means it is safe for use in a variety of settings—from homes and offices to medical clinics. Sporicidin® is also on the EPA’s List N for its verified effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2, so you can be confident it’s meeting the highest standards for disinfection and safety.
Combine Cleaning & Sanitizing for Best Results
For maximum impact, we recommend scheduling air duct sanitizing along with our standard air duct cleaning. Cleaning removes the debris that germs cling to, and then sanitizing wipes out the microscopic offenders – a one-two punch for ultimate indoor air quality. However, you can also request our sanitizing service on its own if you had a recent cleaning or specific odor/germ concerns. We’ll be happy to customize our service to your needs.
Schedule Your Duct Sanitizing
Take the extra step toward a healthier home. Scrub Ducts’ air duct treatment services are available throughout Frankfort, KY and surrounding areas. Our team is ready to make your home’s air truly spotless and safe.
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Call us at (502) 539-3083 to schedule an air duct sanitizing service or to add it to your next duct cleaning appointment. We’ll provide a free quote and can often perform the sanitizing in the same visit as a cleaning. Enjoy the confidence of knowing your ducts – and the air your family breathes – are as clean as can be.