Is "Envirocon" HVAC treatment Bird-Safe?

[goalerjones]

Title states my question. We are doing an HVAC cleaning and one company uses this product.

If not:

1. How long a period for safe levels?
2. Anyone have personal experience?
3. Other products which are bird-safe?

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Its Chlorine Dioxide and although it's safe for humans I personally wouldn't use it in my HVAC system with birds. I don't know if it would be safe but I wouldn't risk it. I wouldn't forgive myself if it killed my birds

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I looked up Chlorine dioxide bird on a Google search and it is safe ccording to The Budgie Academy website. They reference the American Federation of Aviculture which says its one of the most parrot sage disinfectants on the market today. Poop-off contains chloride dioxide.

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

I would never risk something like that.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Nor would I. Your HVAC ductwork connects all the air in your home and whatever they clean in with gets blown throughout the house, toxic or not to humans, other mammals or birds. Birds are untrasensitive. There was a good reason to bring a canary into a coal 5th mine. I think the proposed need to sanitize our ductwork was created by these companies to make $$ off our fear of organisms<÷⁴ most of which are completely harmless.

 

[GivemeSeedsorgivemeFlesh]

Can't they just use vinegar?

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

Nor would I. Your HVAC ductwork connects all the air in your home and whatever they clean in with gets blown throughout the house, toxic or not to humans, other mammals or birds. Birds are untrasensitive. There was a good reason to bring a canary into a coal 5th mine. I think the proposed need to sanitize our ductwork was created by these companies to make $$ off our fear of organisms<÷⁴ most of which are completely harmless.

I agree! Read this and decide if you want to clean your ducts.

Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned? | US EPA

Duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems, including the supply and return air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers heating and cooling coils.

www.epa.gov

“In addition, the service provider may propose applying chemical biocides, designed to kill microbiological contaminants, to the inside of the duct work and to other system components. Some service providers may also suggest applying chemical treatments (sealants or other encapsulants) to encapsulate or cover the inside surfaces of the air ducts and equipment housings because they believe it will control mold growth or prevent the release of dirt particles or fibers from ducts. These practices have yet to be fully researched and you should be fully informed before deciding to permit the use of biocides or chemical treatments in your air ducts. They should only be applied, if at all, after the system has been properly cleaned of all visible dust or debris.“

 

[rheashard2]

Read this article. I found it informative and interesting. This really is a must read for individuals considering duct cleaning.