HVAC Cleaning & Restoration for Immunocompromised & Sensitive Clients in Sarasota, FL
A more comprehensive approach to HVAC cleaning for sensitive environments.
Mold doesn't only grow in the ductwork. It grows on the cold, wet coil, collects on the blower wheel and sits in the drain pan, and the system blows it through the house every time it runs. We clean all six parts of the system and add extra steps for clients living with CIRS, mold illness, Lyme or a weakened immune system.
- A call with you before we book
- All six system parts cleaned
- Extra time set aside for your job
- NADCA certified and HVAC licensed
Who this service is for.
Most of the people who call us for this are living with one of these, or caring for someone who is.
- CIRS or other mold illness
- Lyme disease and co-infections
- Cancer treatment, chemo or radiation
- Autoimmune conditions like Lupus or MS
- Severe asthma or allergies
- Moving back in after mold remediation
- Seniors with fragile immune systems
- Sensitivity to chemicals, dust or mold
Environmental sensitivities often call for more than a routine cleaning. We start with a closer look at your system and your household’s needs, plan the precautions before we arrive, and build the scope of work around what we find.
The whole team clearly cared that we had a toddler and a pregnant wife in the home, and that mattered a lot to us throughout the process.
Sensitive environments require a different level of care.
A typical duct cleaning runs a vacuum through the ducts and calls it done. The parts that stay wet are inside the air handler, and that's where mold gets a foothold in a Florida house that runs its AC ten months a year.
If the coil is coated and the blower wheel is caked with debris, clean ducts don't change much. The blower picks up whatever is growing inside and sends it to every room. So we clean each part in order and show you photos of what came off.
We clean these six parts one at a time.
Blower Motor & Wheel
The wheel and motor come out of the unit so we can clean every blade.
A dirty wheel throws whatever is stuck to it into your air with every turn. For people who react to mold, this one part can be the trigger.
Evaporator Coil
Deep cleaning on the coil surface and fins removes mold, microbial growth, dust and debris.
The coil runs cold and wet most of the year here, so it's the easiest place in the house for mold to grow. If you're on the Shoemaker Protocol or recovering from mold illness, the coil has to be clean.
Air Handler Cabinet
Inside the cabinet, we clean the surfaces we can reach, the insulation panels and the parts inside.
Every bit of air in the house passes through here, and it rarely gets cleaned. Growth on the walls and worn insulation end up in the air your system sends out.
Drain Pan & Drain Line
The condensate pan and drain line get cleaned and checked, and we clear out standing water, slime, mold and clogs.
Standing water and growth in a dirty pan sit right next to your air supply. Standard cleanings almost always skip it.
Supply & Return Ducts
We vacuum out the supply and return ducts, the main trunk lines and every branch run.
On sensitive jobs we take extra care to keep debris contained and carry all of it out of the house.
Registers & Grilles
Every register and grille comes off and gets cleaned by itself, and we check the opening behind it.
In immunocompromised homes we clean our tools between registers to keep dust from one room out of the next.
How we work in a sensitive home.
Tell us when you call that someone has CIRS, an immune condition or a chemical sensitivity. The job changes before we ever pull into the driveway.
What we do differently
- A call with you or your caregiver first
- Technicians briefed on your condition
- Tools cleaned before they come inside
- Care with what comes in and goes out
- All six parts of the system cleaned
- Room in the schedule, so nobody rushes
- NADCA certified and HVAC licensed
- Clear updates from start to finish
We're not a vacuum-and-go company. Sensitive-home jobs take longer than a standard cleaning, and we schedule them that way.
We know what you're trusting us with.
When someone calls and tells us they or someone they love is dealing with CIRS, mold illness or another condition tied to their indoor air, the whole team feels the weight of that.
Letting a crew into a sensitive home takes trust, so we earn it the slow way. We prepare before we arrive, brief every technician, clean every part and leave the house cleaner than we found it.
Have questions before you book? Call us. We'd rather talk it through on the phone first than have you wonder who's coming into your home.
The TIES 360 team
Here's what our clients wrote.
“Robby Long came to my home and spent much time with me explaining his company and how they do things along with answering all of my questions. My situation was causing a health matter so I wanted it done as soon as possible.”
“Ties360 cleaned up my air handler from microbial growth and did air duct restorations.”
“Right from my first meeting, I could tell they understood the issues and vulnerabilities of our system and would address them in a high confidence way so we would have an efficient system and minimize potential for mold in the house.”
Other ways we help a sensitive home.
Further reading on health and indoor air.
- What Is CIRS? And Why Your Air Ducts Could Be Making It Worse
- Lyme Disease, Mold Sensitivity & Indoor Air: What You Need to Know
- Why Indoor Air Quality Matters More Than You Think for Immunocompromised Individuals
- The Hidden Dangers of Mold in Your Ductwork for Chemotherapy Patients
- How Poor Air Quality Affects Autoimmune Conditions
TIES 360 is not a medical provider. This page is general information, not medical advice. Please talk with your doctor about any health decision, including how you manage the air in your home.
Call us before you book.
Picking who works on your system is a big decision when your health is involved. Call first. We'll ask about your health, your home and your system, and tell you what we'd recommend.