The most common solution that homeowners think of when it comes to respiratory problems, is to clean the ducts in their home. It is a universal misconception that clean air ducts produce good quality, clean air. Of course, getting the air ducts cleaned regularly is important in the world of appliance repair and maintenance but it does not have much to do with health benefits. In fact, it is a little-known fact that the actual process of duct cleaning increases the amount of dust, causing more harm than help. It is very natural to want to clean the ducts but studies have shown that most of the accumulated dust particles are in reality, harmless and do not merge with the air present inside your house. In contrast, using heavy cleaning equipment disturbs these particles from rest and spreads them over, leading to bigger problems. Unfortunately, very little information is present surrounding the subject of clean air ducts and health. A study done by the U.S. Environmenta...