Acreage, new streets and a lot of dust
Drive Highway 29 west of Georgetown and Liberty Hill still reads as a small Hill Country town, even as new rooftops fill the pastures around it. Some families live in older farmhouses and ranch homes on a few acres; others moved into a subdivision that didn't exist five years ago. Either way, a lot of the outdoors ends up indoors.
Four sources come up again and again on calls from Liberty Hill:
- Caliche, fields and construction. White caliche drives, dry pastures and new building sites send fine dust into the air, and it slips in through doors, windows and the HVAC return.
- Cedar on the western hills. The ridges west of town are thick with Ashe juniper, and in winter the pollen coats trucks, porches and dogs, then rides inside.
- Animals. Dogs in from the pasture, barn cats and boots worn out to the horses all track in smells and particles.
- Houses that sit shut. Weekend places and homes waiting on a sale can stay closed for weeks, and the air goes stale fast in the heat.
Year after year this feeds a home's bio-load, the fine particles that settle in the air, on surfaces and in the ductwork. Our Central Texas humidity guide explains why muggy summer air makes indoor smells hang around longer.
How does dry fog cover a spread-out floor plan?
With gentle positive pressure and a fog light enough to drift from one wing to the other. The patented Pure Maintenance VaPURE system works in two steps:
- First, a very fine dry fog of a hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid solution drifts through every room, closet and the ductwork. It helps control the growth of odor-causing microorganisms on hard, non-porous surfaces, then breaks down into water, oxygen and vinegar.
- Second, a surface protectant goes on as a dry fog too.
The droplets float rather than fall, so they settle without soaking the mudroom bench or the guest-wing bedding. The whole job is done in one day. Our dry fog treatment page has the full details.
What we ask on the phone
Liberty Hill is well inside our service area, and the free phone consultation happens whenever suits you, after chores or after work.
On the call, a team member asks where the air feels heavy or smells off. They'll ask about your HVAC system, filter and returns, and note things like a mudroom, a back door the dogs use, or a closed-off guest wing. After that, a Comfort Advisor sends a written quote based on square footage, and you take it from there.
Common questions from Liberty Hill homeowners
We live out in the country with a lot of dust. Will the treatment last forever?
No treatment can stop dust from blowing in off a pasture. It gives the house a fresh start, and a few habits stretch it out: a stiff door mat, boots off at the back door, and a new HVAC filter more often in dry, windy months.
Our house has an older AC system. Should that be looked at first?
It's a good idea. A clean filter and a working system help any treatment do its job, so if your AC has been acting up, have your HVAC company take care of it first. Our sister company, Gold Eagle Services, has helpful tips on filters and system care.
Do you treat homes on large properties?
Yes. We treat the main living space and its ductwork. If you have a guest house or finished shop, bring it up at your consultation and we'll talk through it.
More reading for rural homes
- Pet Odors and Indoor Air - where animal smells hide and what helps
- Closed-Up Homes and Vacation Homes - keeping an empty house fresh
Book your free Liberty Hill consultation
Call 512-904-4646 or email IAQ@goldeagleservices.com to set up your free phone consultation. We're available Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm.