The Role of the Buildings Ventilation System in Odour Control
The Role of the Buildings Ventilation System in Odour Control
The Role of the Buildings Ventilation System in Odour Control
Bathrooms are naturally humid spaces and are prone to air-moisture buildup, which can create the perfect environment for odours to linger and grow.
Exhaust ventilation systems within apartment buildings (located in toilet, bathroom ensuite and laundry areas) play a critical role in managing air circulation, removing unpleasant smells, and preventing excess air-moisture that could lead to bacteria, mould and mildew. When these systems become clogged, odours can remain trapped, leading to uncomfortable and embarrassing moments for residents and guests.
Common Causes of Poor Ventilation
Reduce unwanted odours and embarrassing moments.
Poorly Maintained Ductwork: Ventilation ducts collect build-up such as dust, lint, fibrous materials and other matter, impeding airflow.
Inoperable Exhaust Fans: Over time, dust, grime, and debris can accumulate within the systems exhaust fans, reducing efficiency. This can lead to fan burnout.
Neglected Maintenance: A lack of regular cleaning and servicing can lead to a gradual decline in system performance.
How SafeAir’s Deep-Clean Can Improve Ventilation and Eliminate Embarrassing Odours
Cleaning of Exhaust Fans
Dust and debris often settle within the fans mechanisms, reducing their ability to pull out humid, stale and odour-laden air from apartment toilet, bathroom, ensuite and laundry areas.
Removing Debris Within Ductwork
Blocked ductwork in the ceiling can trap odours and prevent proper ventilation. Cleaning at prescribed intervals ensures –
- Removal of visible debris from fittings and openings.
- Removal of accumulated build-up (risk) from within the ductwork system.
Upgrading Your System
If your system is underperforming or aged, consider upgrading components that are more efficient.
- Exhaust fans with a higher cubic feet per minute (CFM) rating allows for better airflow.
- Exhaust eggcrate vents and grilles with an open-face design are industry standard and allow for a greater volume of air over other plate-type or similarly designed fittings.
- Operable volume control dampers are usually installed during construction and balance airflow throughout the building, however, over time these can breakdown due to salt air, corrosion and age and should be replaced if broken, damaged or inoperable.
Planned and Preventative Maintenance Programs
Ensure your buildings ventilation systems and associated ductwork remain in optimal condition, year-round. Deep-cleaning the system at prescribed intervals as part of your planned or preventative maintenance programs ensures ductwork remains free of potential fire and health risks, that exhaust fans remain clean and reduce overload or burnout, and system fittings remain functional, allowing a maximum volume of air into the system within personal toilet, bathroom, ensuite and laundry areas, as well as at each floor level and throughout the building.
Properly functioning exhaust systems and clean ductwork are essential not only for odour control but also for overall air quality and air-moisture management.
By addressing poor ventilation, residents and guests can enjoy a safer, cleaner and healthier environment – so those embarrassing odours won’t overstay their welcome.
SafeAir’s professional exhaust ventilation services for apartment buildings, resorts and hotels can help your body corporate or management team tackle ventilation issues effectively by offering expert solutions and planned maintenance programs to help your building breathe easy!
SafeAir Can Help
Talk with a SafeAir Projects Team member today and arrange a free site survey and quotation for deep-cleaning your buildings exhaust ventilation systems.
Click here to learn more about the deep-clean process, read reviews and feedback from our valued customers or follow @SafeAirAU on Instagram for the latest posts and updates.
REVIEW: Palmerston Tower Apartments, Southport, Gold Coast Queensland
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Number of apartments deep-cleaned – 49
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Q. Have you noticed an improvement in exhaust airflow since performing a deep-clean of the ventilation system?
A. Yes
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Q. If Yes, please rate the improvement of airflow (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 10
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Q. How would you rate the quality of workmanship in general? (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 9
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Q. Would you recommend SafeAir to other accommodation providers?
A. Yes
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Q. How would rate the overall service provided by SafeAir? (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 10
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Q. Will you be recommending to the Body Corporate Committee and/or Management team that future exhaust ventilation system maintenance forms part of planned/preventative maintenance every 2-4 years?
A. Yes
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1 month ago
Get Rid of the Whiffy In a Jiffy. You have the right to breathe fresh air in the ‘Blue Room’.
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1 month ago
REVIEW: Parkshore Apartments, Labrador, Gold Coast Queensland
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Number of apartments deep-cleaned – 45
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Q. Have you noticed an improvement in exhaust airflow since performing a deep-clean of the ventilation system?
A. Yes
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Q. If Yes, please rate the improvement of airflow (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 10
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Q. How would you rate the quality of workmanship in general? (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 9
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Q. Were there any reported complaints or disruptions from guests and/or tenants during the deep-clean?
A. No
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Q. Would you recommend SafeAir to other accommodation providers?
A. Yes
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Q. How would rate the overall service provided by SafeAir? (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 9
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Q. Will you be recommending to the Body Corporate Committee and/or Management team that future exhaust ventilation system maintenance forms part of planned/preventative maintenance every 2-4 years?
A. Yes
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Additional feedback, testimonial or comment:
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Excellent service with a marked improvement in air flow. Everyone is very happy with the outcome.
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1 month ago
Did you check-in for your Summer Holiday and want to check-out? 🤢
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A well maintained exhaust ventilation system is A MUST during warmer and cooler months. Happy, comfortable guests, with a clean and airy environment leads to positive reviews and repeat bookings! 🙌
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During a recent deep-clean at this classic Gold Coast high-rise, a SafeAir technician gave this grubby guy a proper deep-clean - what a difference! 😉
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Poor ventilation causes overheating, excess air moisture, and an ideal environment for mould and microbial content. It looks pretty ghastly too! 😱
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1 month ago
REVIEW: Turtle Bay Resort, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast Queensland
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Number of apartments deep-cleaned – 111
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Q. Have you noticed an improvement in exhaust airflow since performing a deep-clean of the ventilation system?
A. Yes
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Q. If Yes, please rate the improvement of airflow (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 9
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Q. How would you rate the quality of workmanship in general? (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 9
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Q. Were there any reported complaints or disruptions from guests and/or tenants during the deep-clean?
A. No
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Q. Would you recommend SafeAir to other accommodation providers?
A. Yes
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Q. How would rate the overall service provided by SafeAir? (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 9
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Q. Will you be recommending to the Body Corporate Committee and/or Management team that future exhaust ventilation system maintenance forms part of planned/preventative maintenance every 2-4 years?
A. Yes
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Additional feedback, testimonial or comment:
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Happy with the service and results.
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1 month ago
These photos highlight the significant build-up of dust, lint, and debris inside a high-rise apartment’s ventilation system, including its fittings and ductwork, located within toilet, bathroom, ensuite, and laundry areas. 😱
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Building Managers and proactive Bodies Corporate are taking notice and prioritising regular ventilation maintenance as part of their preventative maintenance programs. Many of our clients are now on their 2nd, 3rd and 4th cleaning cycles. ✅
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Routine cleaning of the system at prescribed intervals helps reduce potential risks to residents and guests. 🔥🦠😷
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This well-known Gold Coast resort completed their first deep-clean ahead of Queensland’s summer heat, successfully removing blockages and improving overall system efficiency. 🌞
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When was your buildings ventilation system last deep-cleaned? 😬😅
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1 month ago
REVIEW: Burleigh Surf Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland
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Number of Apartments – 101
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Q. Have you noticed an improvement in exhaust airflow since performing a deep-clean of the system?
A. Yes
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Q. If Yes, please rate the improvement of airflow (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 10
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Q. How would you rate the quality of workmanship in general? (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 10
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Q. Were there any reported complaints or disruptions from guests and/or tenants during the deep-clean?
A. No
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Q. Would you recommend SafeAir to other accommodation providers?
A. Yes
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Q. How would rate the overall service provided by SafeAir? (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 10
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Q. Will you be recommending to the Body Corporate Committee and/or Management team that future exhaust system maintenance forms part of planned/preventative maintenance?
A. Yes
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Additional feedback, testimonial or comment:
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We recently engaged Safe Air Company to clean the exhaust vents around our building, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Their team was professional, punctual, and highly efficient throughout the process.
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From the initial consultation to the completion of the job, they demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and ensured every vent was thoroughly cleaned. The team also took great care to minimize disruption to residents and left the work areas spotless.
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We’re impressed with their commitment to quality and safety and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Safe Air Company to anyone needing expert vent cleaning services.
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Thank you for a job well done!
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3 months ago
SafeAir thanks Proactive Bodies Corporates, Resort + Property Managers and Strata Service Providers throughout Queensland.
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We wish you and your teams a Safe and Happy Festive Season and we look forward to working with you in 2025!
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We are now open for bookings in 2025. Is your buildings’ ventilation system due for a deep-clean? Remove risk and breathe fresh air!
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3 months ago
REVIEW: Huntington GC Apartments, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland
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Number of Apartments – 65
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Q. Have you noticed an improvement in exhaust airflow since performing a deep-clean of the system?
A. Yes
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Q. How would you rate the quality of workmanship in general? (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 8
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Q. Were there any reported complaints or disruptions from guests and/or tenants during the deep-clean?
A. No
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Q. Would you recommend SafeAir to other accommodation providers?
A. Yes
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Q. How would rate the overall service provided by SafeAir? (out of 10 with 10 being the highest).
A. 8
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Q. Will you be recommending to the Body Corporate Committee and/or Management team that future exhaust system maintenance forms part of planned/preventative maintenance?
A. Yes
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Additional feedback, testimonial or comment:
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Good job. Very pleased with the service.
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3 months ago
Since 2005, SafeAir has serviced ventilation systems in apartment buildings across Queensland. Many have not been cleaned since construction - some over 20 to 35+ years.
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In some instances Bodies Corporate claim that cleaning is the individual owner’s responsibility. When SafeAir ask for owners contact details they are withheld due to privacy concerns, creating a standstill that prevents maintenance from occurring. The maintenance of Ventilation Systems is beyond the typical scope and control of an apartment owner.
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Indoor air quality is critical for health and well-being, yet awareness of maintenance rights and responsibilities remains limited. Deep-cleaning the buildings ventilation systems ensures the health and wellbeing of residents and guests, and, meets the operational requirements by providing a ventilated space.
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Many of our clients are in to their 2nd, 3rd and 4th cleaning cycles ensuring risks are removed and BCCM guidelines and recommendations are met to minimise liability.
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To carry-out a full deep-clean the cost is minimal. Implementing a preventative maintenance program for your ventilation system offers peace of mind in ensuring these integral systems operate effectively and without risk.
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Part 2 continues >
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4 months ago
The WHO (World Health Organisation) has established “The Right to Healthy Indoor Air,” based on principles of human rights, ethics, and sustainability, to guide organisations and inform the public about their rights to safe indoor environments:
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1. Under the principle of the human right to health, everyone has the right to breathe healthy indoor air.
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2. Under the principle of respect for autonomy (“self-determination”), everyone has the right to adequate information about potentially harmful exposures, and to be provided with effective means for controlling at least part of their indoor exposures.
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3. Under the principle of non-maleficence (“doing no harm”), no agent at a concentration that exposes any occupant to an unnecessary health risk should be introduced into indoor air.
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4. Under the principle of beneficence (“doing good”), all individuals, groups and organisations associated with a building, whether private, public, or governmental, bear responsibility to advocate or work for acceptable air quality for the occupants.
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5. Under the principle of social justice, the socioeconomic status of occupants should have no bearing on their access to healthy indoor air, but health status may determine special needs for some groups.
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Part 3 continues >
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4 months ago
WHO: “The Right to Healthy Indoor Air” - Part 3:
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6. Under the principle of accountability, all relevant organisations should establish explicit criteria for evaluating and assessing building air quality and its impact on the health of the population and on the environment.
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7. Under the precautionary principle, where there is a risk of harmful indoor air exposure, the presence of uncertainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent such exposure.
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8. Under the “polluter pays” principle, the polluter is accountable for any harm to health and/or welfare resulting from unhealthy indoor air exposure(s). In addition, the polluter is responsible for mitigation and remediation.
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9. Under the principle of sustainability, health and environmental concerns cannot be separated, and the provision of healthy indoor air should not compromise global or local ecological integrity, or the rights of future generations.
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4 months ago
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Fire, dirt and mould risks – gone. Is your apartment building or unit complex at risk? Are you meeting Australian Standards guidelines for 8-24 air-changes per hour? By deep cleaning your buildings exhaust ventilation system with SafeAir you will remove years of potentially harmful and hazardous build-up, increase airflow throughout toilet, bathroom, en suite and laundry areas, restore your roof exhaust fans as well as increase overall system efficiency.
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Fire, dirt and mould risks – gone. Is your apartment building or unit complex at risk? Are you meeting Australian Standards guidelines for 8-24 air-changes per hour? By deep cleaning your buildings exhaust ventilation system with SafeAir you will remove years of potentially harmful and hazardous build-up, increase airflow throughout toilet, bathroom, en suite and laundry areas, restore your roof exhaust fans as well as increase overall system efficiency.
Clean at Prescribed Intervals
Remove Potential Fire Risks
Removal Potential Health Risks
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