Because we are in the business of carpet and duct cleaning and Atlanta chimney cleaning we pay close attention to relevant industry news. A recent incident that occurred in the state of Washington highlights the need for diligence when it comes to the prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning, and we would like to share it with you here today on the blog.

A technician who worked for a carpet cleaning service was cleaning the carpets at a commercial location using truck mounted equipment. He parked the truck in the warehouse that adjoined the offices that he was contracted to clean, and of course he had the cleaning equipment running in the enclosed warehouse. This type of system is fueled by gasoline from the fuel tank, and tragically, the worker succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning and passed away without ever noticing that he was in any sort of peril.

We can all recognize the need to protect ourselves from dangers that we can see, but carbon monoxide is especially dangerous because it is colorless and odorless. Since we are Atlanta chimney sweeps as well as carpet and duct cleaners, we are acutely aware of the fact that creosote deposits that accumulate on the sides of your chimney can inhibit proper exhaust ventilation, and aside from being a fire hazard, that gas can make its way back into your house if the pathway out of the chimney is not clear.  Literally thousands of people die from carbon monoxide poisoning each and every year, and countless more experience lesser degrees of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by dirty chimneys.

This is the time of year when every responsible homeowner needs to have a qualified Atlanta chimney cleaning company come out and make sure that your chimney and fireplace are clean and free of potentially life threatening creosote deposits. Call Atlanta Carpet and Duct at 770-806-6006 or contact us through this website for more information or to set up an appointment for chimney sweeping in Atlanta and vicinity.