A method and apparatus for cleaning a ductwork network system is disclosed. An image forming system is provided having a ductwork network cleaning system for passing a fluid and particulate matter therethrough. There is included at least one fluid regulating element, which is coupled to the ductwork network and to a subsystem of the image forming system. The fluid regulating element regulates fluid flow through the ductwork network. Also provided is a fluid displacement device, which is in fluid communication with the ductwork network. The fluid displacement device displaces fluid within the ductwork network. Most commonly, the fluid contained within the image forming system is air.