“We’ve got three trucks out here cleaning student housing at Colorado College — getting everything cleaned and disinfected before the new students move in.”
Student housing presents unique indoor air challenges. High traffic, shared spaces, and limited ventilation often result in stale air and hidden buildup, especially when HVAC systems miss a cleaning.
Colorado College had started noticing the signs: reduced airflow, musty smells, and concerns from students and staff alike. Once Planet Duct inspected the systems, we discovered the full scope: dust-packed returns, sluggish blowers, and multiple buildings with accumulating debris in their ductwork.
“The average six-room house collects 40 pounds of dust every year — more if you have pets, roommates, or poor ventilation.” — National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)
This project involved more than one HVAC system — it involved several, each serving a different section of student housing. Planet Duct partnered with the school’s facilities team to create a phased, multi-unit plan that allowed cleaning to take place without disrupting campus life.
We’ve found that every building can have its own quirks. Our team arrives with state-of-the-art vacuum trucks and gear to ensure every zone gets cleaned to A-plus perfection.
What we encountered:
Using truck-mounted vacuums, rotary brush systems, and flex-safe tools, our NADCA-certified team dislodged and removed years of dust, debris, and airflow blockers from each building’s ductwork.
Our process included:
Once the cleaning was complete, the results were clear (literally). Vents were no longer dusty, airflow returned to normal, and residents reported noticeable improvements in air freshness and comfort.
Here’s what we achieved:
Planet Duct brought out-of-this-world air duct cleaning service to these students quickly and conveniently. We didn’t just freshen the air — we helped the entire system breathe again. That’s what keeps kids comfortable year-round.
This project highlights an issue that affects many shared living environments: if no one’s cleaning the ductwork, everyone’s breathing in what’s left behind. Dorms, apartments, and other multi-unit buildings all share one thing — air. (And if it’s not clean, it’s a problem.)
Here’s what Colorado College’s cleanout teaches us:
Planet Duct doesn’t just clean single-family homes — we specialize in large-scale duct cleaning for dorms, student housing, and even barracks on base. From Colorado College to CSU–Pueblo, CSU–Boulder, and the United States Air Force Academy, our team has experience working with campuses and facilities across Colorado.
If your buildings are between semesters or temporarily unoccupied, it’s the perfect time to schedule service. Our NADCA-certified crew, fleet of trucks, and disinfection capabilities make us the ideal partner for deep cleaning while students or staff are away.
We are Planet Duct, and we are stronger than the vacuum of space.
