If you’ve never cleaned your vents or even thought about doing so, it can come as a surprise when you open up a vent in your home and see how filthy it is! Dust builds up over the years, and many homes have 30 to 40 years of build-up, which is a lot!

But how do you clean vents? How do you get all that gunk out in a way that’s not going to make a complete mess of your home?

Well, in this quick step-by-step guide, we’ll let you know how to clean your vents. We’ll also list out some handy tools that will be useful.

Clean Vents at Home

Some of the tools and equipment that will come in handy include:

• A dryer vent brush
• A dust brush
• Soapy warm water
• A vacuum cleaner
• A screwdriver

You should also consider getting the appropriate clothing like overalls, as things can get a little messy. Plus, you may want a dust mask and goggles.

Remove Your Vent Covers

The first step is to remove your vent covers. In most cases, you can just lift them out, while you may need to remove others with your screwdriver.

You might have super dusty vents. If this is the case, give them a good vacuuming first. Once you remove the covers, give them a clean with your soapy water, rinse them down, and then leave them to dry.

Clean Your Air Ducts

Get your vent brush and push it into the vent you’re cleaning as far as possible. Brush along the walls and rotate the brush for an effective clean.

Once you feel like you’ve done a thorough job, use your vacuum cleaner to suck up all the dust and debris. Having a long extension hose with your vacuum can be useful in this scenario.

If you have crinkly ducts, try to clean with a softer touch with your vent brush. The same applies when using your vacuum cleaner.

Wipe Down and Finish Up

Now all that’s left to do is wipe down your home air ducts. To do this, a microfiber cloth is probably the most effective. If you don’t have one of these, an old damp rag can do the job just fine.

You can use plain water to dampen your cloth. You can also add a little bit of all-purpose cleaner into the mix if there are dirt patches that you want to get rid of.

Last of all, put all your air vents back in place. Then, run your system for 30 minutes or so to collect any extra dust and dirt. After that, you can change your filters.

And if all this seems too much, we recommend DUCTZ as an excellent alternative to self cleaning your vents.

The Easy Way to Clean Vents

Now you have a clear and straightforward step-by-step guide to clean vents in your home. And, we almost forgot to mention, before you start any of the processes, make sure to turn off your system.

So thanks for checking out this quick guide. If you find it helpful, consider checking out our blog for more tips and advice in the home.