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December 9, 2022

Avoid Christmas Tree Syndrome

Don’t let dusty holiday decor ruin your festive celebrations Each year, millions of Americans use the long Thanksgiving weekend to pull out their stored ...

Seasonal

December 5, 2022

Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

If you haven’t yet prepared your home for the winter months, there’s no time to waste. From checking weather stripping and sprinkler systems ...

Seasonal

November 29, 2022

5 Tips to Avoid Water Damage While You’re Away from Home

With the holidays approaching rapidly, your travel calendar is likely getting pretty full. Family affairs, get-togethers with old friends, and even the occasional work outing all mean good memories and fun traditions. Although the thrill of travel can be exhilarating, long periods of time away from your home may leave ...

Water Damage

November 21, 2022

What Pet Owners Need to Know About Air Duct Cleaning

Pets are part of the family. But while they bring lots of love and fun to your home, they also bring fur, dander, and odors. In this post, we’ll share how pets affect the air quality in your home and why air duct cleaning can be especially important for ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

November 16, 2022

Preventing Mold Growth in Your Office Building

Keeping your office building clean is vital to keeping tenants and employees happy, healthy, and productive. Unfortunately, sometimes even a clean looking facility can harbor harmful organisms. Mold can grow virtually anywhere within an office building, without sunlight, and on any surface. Mold exposure can also lead to respiratory problems ...

Mold

November 8, 2022

Keeping Your Home Healthy for the Holidays

As you begin to prepare for the holiday season, your mind may be filled with images of baking cookies and unwrapping gifts. These are wonderful traditions, but, as any parent can tell you, some of the most memorable moments can also be some of the messiest ones.If you’re ...

Seasonal

November 3, 2022

Does Your Office Have Sick Building Syndrome?

If you own or manage an office building, you may have noticed that illness and other employee health issues can travel around a building quickly. Sick building syndrome (SBS) can refer to a variety of illnesses, but they’re all tied to factors you can help combat. Indoor air ventilation ...

Tips

October 25, 2022

Prepare Your Home in Advance for Holiday Guests

The holidays are quickly approaching! It's time to start planning for parties and family gatherings. Planning for gatherings in your home goes deeper than cleaning and decorating all the spaces people see when they arrive. In a residential home, the air connects through duct systems that circulate air from ...

Seasonal

October 19, 2022

Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Summer is winding down, and Autumn is just around the corner. That means it's time to start thinking about how to prepare your home for winter. It's easy to miss something important in all the hustle and bustle of fall and winter holiday preparation, so it's a ...

Tips

October 13, 2022

3 Things You Might Not Know About Mold

Mold is everywhere and can easily go unnoticed. Mold and mildew are often mysterious and seem to come out of nowhere. Everyone encounters mold at some point in life, so here are a few facts about mold you may not know. 1. Where Mold Prefers to Grow The easiest way ...

Mold

October 10, 2022

Now Is the Perfect Time to Clean Your Facility’s Air Ducts

Running a business means you’re responsible for the well-being of your employees. You strive to keep your office conditions comfortable and optimized for employee performance. But have you considered the role of air duct cleaning in your indoor air quality (IAQ)? Why Is Clean Air Important? Studies have shown ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

October 6, 2022

Don’t Let Water Damage Lead to Mold

While they prefer warm, moist environments, mold spores exist nearly everywhere. It doesn’t take much for mold to grow, either. Even slight moisture can be enough to create the perfect breeding ground. Mold can grow in virtually any environment, as long as it has moisture and organic materials to ...

Water Damage

September 28, 2022

Watch out for these water damage culprits

Water damage is a serious issue, and it doesn’t take much to cause it. A minor leak left untreated can be enough to cause extensive damage. While water damage can be caused by severe weather and flash flooding, malfunctioning appliances and plumbing within your home can cause major water ...

Water Damage

September 22, 2022

What You Need to Know About Air Duct Maintenance

If you don’t know why air duct cleaning is necessary, you may be tempted to put it low on your list of priority home maintenance tasks. But your home’s air quality may affect you more than you realize. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) says ...

Air

September 20, 2022

How Often Should Schools Have Their Air Ducts Cleaned?

As the school year kicks off, student health and safety should be everyone’s top priority. Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is a vital part of providing students with a healthy learning environment. Routine cleanings of the HVAC system are essential to maintain high IAQ at schools and commercial buildings ...

Air

September 12, 2022

3 ways to prevent mold during the rainy season

Mold growth is a significant issue, especially during the rainy season. Mold reproduces very quickly in warm, humid environments. It doesn’t take long for you to have a full-blown infestation on your hands, so you need to keep your home’s humidity levels in check. However, that can be ...

Mold

September 7, 2022

DOs and DON'Ts for Mold Removal in Your Warehouse

Floods, hurricanes, and natural disasters are bad for everyone. For those who own a business, the flood waters these disasters bring can lead to a significant loss in inventory. Not only can flooding in a warehouse lead to damaged goods, but failure to clean up water damage correctly can lead ...

Mold

August 30, 2022

Mold 101: What You Should Know

Have you found mold in your home? Sometimes it's easy to see in moist places like the corners of a shower. At other times, it's harder to find. It might be hiding beneath window sills, under sinks, or even behind the refrigerator. Wherever it's hanging out, it ...

Mold

August 24, 2022

Are Those Mold Removal Online Tricks Helpful?

Mold removal | Are the tips and myths on the internet true? From time to time, you may notice mold growing in different areas of your house or buildings. Once mold begins growing, it is very challenging to eliminate. According to the CDC, areas with moisture such as leaks in pipes ...

Mold

August 12, 2022

Why you shouldn't skip the inspection when purchasing your home - hidden mold

When buying a home, there’s a lot to take into consideration. You have to factor in location, square footage, accessibility, and more. And once you find the house you’ve been looking for and submit an offer, the list of things to consider continues to grow…it doesn’t ...

Mold