Allergies in the Workplace - clean your ductwork
- Jake Elliott
- May 9
- 2 min read
Breathe Easy This Spring: How Duct Cleaning Can Help Reduce Allergy Symptoms
Spring is here, and while the sunshine is welcome, it’s also the season when allergies flare up. From pollen and dust to pet dander and mould spores, allergens can quickly build up in your indoor air.
What many people don’t realise is that your building’s ductwork can play a big role in how those allergens spread.
At Ductbusters, we specialise in keeping air systems clean, safe, and healthy, helping you (and your team) breathe a little easier all year round.
Why Dirty Ducts Make Allergies Worse
Your ventilation system is designed to circulate air throughout your building, but over time, it can also circulate dust, pollen, and bacteria that build up inside the ductwork.
If left uncleaned, this trapped debris can:
Aggravate hay fever, asthma, and allergy symptoms
Reduce indoor air quality and increase airborne irritants
Allow mould spores to grow in humid areas
Force your system to work harder, wasting energy and increasing costs
Even if your filters are regularly replaced, dust and contaminants can still settle deep inside the ducts, which is why professional duct cleaning is so important.
How Duct Cleaning Can Help
A thorough clean by our qualified engineers removes built-up dust, dirt, and microbial growth from your system. This not only improves airflow and efficiency, but also helps create a cleaner, healthier indoor environment by reducing the spread of airborne allergens.
Our deep-clean process follows BESA TR19® standards, ensuring every section of your system, from air handling units to terminal grilles is cleaned, inspected, and certified to the highest standard.
Cleaner ducts mean cleaner air, and fewer itchy eyes, sneezes, and blocked noses this summer.
Who Benefits Most?
Duct cleaning can make a noticeable difference in:
Offices, where air conditioning runs continuously during summer
Schools, Colleges and Universities where children and staff are more sensitive to allergens
Hospitals and care facilities, where clean air is critical
If you’ve noticed increased sneezing, headaches, or musty smells in your building - it might be time to have your ductwork inspected.
Keep the Air Fresh This Spring
At Ductbusters, we’re passionate about providing cleaner, safer air for everyone. Our fully qualified engineers are trained to identify, clean, and maintain ventilation systems to keep them working efficiently, and keep allergens at bay.
So, before the pollen peaks, get your ducts cleaned and breathe the difference.
Contact Ductbusters today to arrange your duct clean and make this your easiest-breathing season yet.