Inexpensive, washable vent filters may offer an improvement. However, stubborn dust issues may benefit from the addition of a HEPA air filter.
Yes, you can put filters on AC vents, and it is a relatively simple process. Most modern HVAC systems are designed to accommodate filters, making installation hassle-free. However, it's essential to use the correct filter size and type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dirty Ducts
Over time, ducting will become dirty and dusty. No air filter is perfect, so dust will eventually accumulate in your duct system. Another cause of dirty ducts, and even blowers and coils, is air being sucked into the return air ducting that isn't filtered.
Baking soda is an ideal fix for odor coming from air conditioning vents, as it naturally absorbs all sorts of smells. If the AC smells bad and the odors are coming from inside the ducts, you may have to put the baking soda inside the ductwork for maximum effectiveness.
Ventilation: You can attach a dryer sheet to a fan or air vent. As air circulates, it can help distribute the scent of the dryer sheet throughout the room.
Solution #1: Use Baking Soda
You can temporarily fix a musty smell by using baking soda. Strategically place baking soda in the duct to absorb the musty smell.
Dryer sheets are dust magnets! These are perfect for TVs, mirrors and ledges 2. Use a dust magnet dry pad on your speed mop to pick up the dust on your walls 3. A lint roller is great for removing dust from your lampshades!
Inexpensive, washable vent filters may offer an improvement. However, stubborn dust issues may benefit from the addition of a HEPA air filter.
Baking soda, water, and brush is all you need to get rid of dirt and pollen to see – and breathe – a little easier.
Get a fabric to which you'll add potpourri-like items and tie it up. The best spot for the bags with those contents is behind the sensors in the ducts. The other position is on the top of the vent. You may lay the packets there so that the air carries the scents around the room as it blows.
Vacuum the vents to remove most of the dust and dirt. Take a damp microfiber cloth to wipe the outside of the vent, as well as the wall and ceiling around it. Do not use water or cleaning chemicals, as these will smear the dirt around and make it more difficult to remove buildup!
Open doors and windows can let dust creep indoors. The best solution is to seal windows and doors or other cracks and crevices that are possible dust entryways. Dust also hides in cloth and clutter. Regularly washing carpets, textiles, and stuffed animals, as well as cleaning garages and attics, can go a long way.
Dust vent filters are a great way to purge a variety of particles. Whether they're from insects or a stray pet, vent filters will keep them out of your home. One of the most important things to remember when choosing a filter is to find one that will fit your duct system.
You can usually spot return vents on your walls, ceiling, or floors. Look for a white grille without shutters to spot an air return vent. These vents will typically integrate seamlessly into your home.
Vent filters prevent bacteria and other contaminants found in the air or process gas (like nitrogen) from coming directly in contact with water in storage tanks. As a tank is filled, the air inside must be allowed to escape.
Vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters are the best for containing dust, and remember that sweeping isn't nearly as effective for removing dust. If you like, you can also use any multi-surface dust spray, and finally, water when mopping the floors or cleaning the windows.
All you need is vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of soap to recreate my grandmother's dust-repellant spray recipe. The coating the spray leaves helps more dust propel off surfaces and onto the floor, which means you'll have to clean those hard to dust places a little less.
Sprinkle Baking Soda
Just sprinkle a bit of baking soda on your carpet before vacuuming, and you're good to go.
If your air filter is new and clean, another DIY solution is to put a bit of baking soda in your air ducts. When we say that, we literally mean, put a dish or the whole box of baking soda in your air duct and let it sit there. (The same way that you would place a box of baking soda in an offensive-smelling fridge.)
Small gaps can develop in your ductwork due to age, damage or poor workmanship, and they can develop in some very dusty areas of your attic and basement. These gaps allow dust to flow in at a point past your filter, and that dust goes right out your vents and into your rooms. Take a close look at a few of your vents.
As mentioned, dryer sheets can lead to residue buildup in the interior and vents of your dryer over time, which may pose issues like: Reduced airflow and ventilation. Overheating. Longer drying times.
The science behind why damp dusting is more efficient than a dry cloth comes from the fact that a damp cloth introduces capillary force to the dust particles. In short, the damp cloth draws the particles in and lifts dust from the area instead of moving them around.