Things You Need to Clean Your Air Ducts

Things You Need to Clean Your Air Ducts

1. Furnace Filter. You will definitely need a new furnace filter at the end of the job. Make sure you choose the right filter option for you.
2. Vacuum. A household-type vacuum with a decent hose attached will work, but a heavier-duty "Shop Vac" unit is better, if available.
3. Brush. Something closely resembling a toilet brush will work best, but a stiff-bristle paintbrush or something similar will do.
4. Screwdriver or Hex Driver. Your registers are likely held in place by some kind of fasteners. You will need to use whatever tool fits the fasteners, usually a Phillips screwdriver or 1/4" hex driver.
5. Paper Towels. Unless you want to do a lot of dusting and sweeping right after you clean your ducts, you will find these useful to cover some registers while you clean others.