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Today, more than ever, people spend time indoors, in the closed premises of home, office, industrial and public buildings. This rises the need to create optimal conditions for their health, which can be guaranteed through the building installations’ reliability and serviceability, especially for those who directly handle the breathable air. Poor maintenance of the air conditioning and ventilation systems, for example, can cause a significant decrease in air quality, while also being the reason for a high energy consumption and a shorter life of the relevant equipment. That is why BalkanEngineer.com turned to the specialists from Hamster Cleaning – a company specializing in the inspection and cleaning maintenance of HVAC systems, to learn more about the activities that can be used to overcome the challenges of living indoors. Along with that, the team of the Bulgarian company talked about one of their latest successful projects – the one in the administrative building of Turbotrucks Bulgaria.
What are the risks of a poorly maintained HVAC system and what does appropriate cleaning lead to?
“Bad maintenance practices for air conditioning and ventilation systems lead to serious consequences such as poor air quality, biological aerosol pollution, sick building syndrome, reduced work efficiency of occupants and employees, shorter life of equipment, higher costs of maintenance, increased energy consumption, increased noise during system operation, etc. That is why we offer specific services for hygienic maintenance of ventilation and air conditioning systems, aimed at providing fresh and healthy air in the premises, combined with proper management of operating costs”, Hamster Cleaning explained.
The Bulgarian company is part of the Belgian group Hamster Cleaning and provides its customers with a unique program for inspection, cleaning and disinfection of HVAC systems that guarantees:
- Overall reduction of damage and costs caused by pollution;
- Longer life cycle of system components;
- Controlled and more efficient energy consumption;
- Higher safety levels of systems;
- A healthy indoor environment;
- Reduction of illnesses related to poor air quality in the premises, resulting in better productivity and fewer sick days for the staff.
What distinguishes the work of Hamster Cleaning?
When servicing a certain ventilation and air conditioning system, Hamster Cleaning’s teams use a dry cleaning technique combined with steam. The main advantage of this method is the absence of additional chemicals, which is extremely important when working in a closed environment. The activities do not disrupt the work processes where the systems are installed.
“We are committed to minimizing the use of chemicals and detergents in the cleaning procedures, as this leads to better indoor air quality and to the reduction of risks associated with the handling and distribution of chemical agents. The steam we use eliminates residue from all surfaces while killing mold, mildew, fungi, viruses and bacteria in the appliance’s critical parts. And saturated steam has been proven to be very effective in combating biological contamination”, Hamster Cleaning clarified. „As a final operation, at the customer’s request, we inject a disinfectant into the systems – specially developed for HVAC applications.“
Clean air and a healthy environment for the employees of Turbotrucks Bulgaria
One of the real proofs of the effect of Hamster Cleaning’s methodology is the successfully completed project for Turbotrucks Bulgaria – the official sales and service dealer of DAF heavy-duty trucks in Bulgaria. Its activities affect the general ventilation and air conditioning systems of the company’s administrative base, including office spaces, kitchen and canteen.
Scope of activities in Turbotrucks Bulgaria:
- Inspection;
- Cleaning of the general ventilation system in the offices, including air duct network, recuperative units, replacement of filters, injection of disinfectant;
- Cleaning of internal bodies of air conditioners – dust cleaning and cleaning using steam;
- Cleaning of kitchen aspiration.
What is the customer’s opinion?
“As Turbotrucks Bulgaria’s manager, I believe that the most valuable asset in any company is the people who work in it. In this regard, a fundamental principle of our company is the care for our employees’ health and their workplace. Therefore, maintaining a well-functioning HVAC system is of great importance. We trusted Hamster Cleaning to inspect and clean our system, and I must say that I am very satisfied with their services”, Mr. Georgi Zagorov, manager of Turbotrucks Bulgaria, commented before BalkanEngineer.com. “One of the aspects I liked most about Hamster Cleaning was their thorough approach to the inspection, which also involved taking pictures of the current state. They inspected our entire system, including the air filters, heat exchangers and ventilation outlets, providing a comprehensive understanding of its condition. Their attention to detail ensures they don’t miss any potential problems that could affect the indoor air quality. The cleaning team showed a high level of professionalism and efficiency,” he said.
“What distinguishes Hamster Cleaning is their commitment to using environmentally friendly cleaning products. Environmental protection is a top priority in all our company’s activities and I am glad that Hamster Cleaning shares these values. Their non-toxic cleaning agents not only ensured a clean and well-functioning HVAC system, but also contributed to a healthier office atmosphere. I recommend Hamster Cleaning to any business that wants to ensure that its HVAC system is clean, well maintained and optimally functioning,” Mr. Zagorov added.
Source of images: Hamster Cleaning, Turbotrucks Bulgaria