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August 8, 2022

What Is a Moisture Barrier, and Do I Need One?

When picking out flooring or redoing the walls in your home, waterproofing is probably not the first thing on your mind. However, it’s more ...

Water Damage

August 4, 2022

Cleaning up after a kitchen grease fire

It’s not unlikely for a kitchen accident to cause a house fire. Since cooking is such a common culprit, there’s a chance that ...

Fire

July 27, 2022

How to Deal with Hidden Water Damage in My Attic

For most homeowners, the attic is a rarely-visited space, often holding sections of a home's HVAC system, piles of insulation, and possibly some storage boxes. It is a space that can easily hide water damage if not checked regularly. Water damage left unrepaired may turn into a much bigger ...

Water Damage

July 22, 2022

How Can Mold Affect Employee Productivity?

Mold in the workplace environment is a serious issue for both employers and employees. The presence of mold creates an unsafe work environment, and may even increase employee stress and decrease productivity. A safe work environment and high air quality is essential for employee performance and workplace satisfaction, so if ...

Mold

July 14, 2022

What is the Best Air Filter for My Home?

The indoor air quality (IAQ) of your home can be affected by many things. Pets, the number of residents, the square footage of your space, and several other factors all make a difference. But why should you care about your home’s indoor air quality? Does it really make that ...

Air

July 11, 2022

Can I Fix Water Damage On My Own?

A lot of things can cause water damage. Whether it’s from a burst pipe or the aftermath of a natural disaster, water damage needs to be cleaned up and restored as soon as possible. While you can fix minor problems on your own, water damage often goes deeper than ...

Water Damage

July 6, 2022

How Can Mold Affect My Children's Health?

Burst pipes, leaky faucets, and improperly sealed doors and windows can all lead to water damage. When left untreated, water damage can lead to wood rot and other, more serious forms of harm to your home. One of these more severe effects is indoor mold growth. While indoor mold growth ...

Mold

July 1, 2022

6 Tips for Fire Safety this BBQ Season

As the days get longer and the weather heats up, grill enthusiasts everywhere start readying their lighters. It’s not just grilling season, though – summer is also one of the busiest call seasons for fire departments. Why? If not handled properly, grilling is a significant fire hazard and starts many ...

Fire

June 29, 2022

Mold after Water Damage

With the warm summer months finally here, water damage and mold exposure can be a big problem for many households. Summer showers can bring on natural flooding, and leaky pipes can accelerate mold growth in your home, so it is essential to know the warning signs of mold growing in ...

Mold

June 23, 2022

How Do I Know When I Can Open My Business After a Fire?

You can take many precautions to implement fire protection and prevent commercial fires at your business. Still, no matter how many safety measures you take, the risk of a commercial fire is never zero. Commercial fire damage can cost business owners a lot of money and sets progress back significantly ...

Fire

June 14, 2022

Fire Safety and Preparedness Tips for Summer

Winter is often associated with house fires due to heaters and fireplaces, but summer brings its own set of fire safety concerns. Creating and practicing a fire safety and preparedness plan can help you protect your home and family. Top Tips for Summer Fire Safety The number one fire safety ...

Fire

June 9, 2022

Flood Water Damage

If your home or property has flooded, damage occurs quickly, so it’s critical to address it as soon as possible. After ensuring your safety, one of the first steps is contacting your insurance company. But did you know that most insurance agencies classify water and flood damage differently? Some ...

Flood

June 6, 2022

The Importance of Duct Cleaning after a New Construction

There are many factors involved in building or remodeling a home. With all of the project details on your list, it’s likely you haven’t thought much about the cleanliness of your home’s air at this time. However, it’s something worth everyone’s attention. The construction process ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

June 1, 2022

How to Prepare for High Winds

Spring and summer usher in picnics and backyard barbecues, but these months are also the months most associated with tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. When sections of warm, humid air have yet to rise and wind up lower than cool, the air becomes unstable. Then a difference in air density causes ...

Seasonal

May 24, 2022

Common Causes of Water Damage in a Bathroom

Water damage can appear virtually anywhere in your home, but bathrooms and basements are the two most common areas. It’s easier to spot causes and signs of water damage in an unfinished basement, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less severe to have water damage occur in ...

Water Damage

May 18, 2022

What Causes Water Damage in Warehouses?

When it comes to running your business, having a safe place to store your inventory and equipment is essential. While some accidents are unavoidable, you can do a few things to prevent and minimize the risk of water damaging your warehouses and the goods inside. Small amounts of water over ...

Water Damage

May 12, 2022

What Do I Do About Mold in My Closet?

Due to our closets' dark, closed, and often poorly ventilated nature, they are the perfect place for mold to grow. The average home in America has four closets, and all are susceptible to mold growth. Therefore, it is essential to know the signs and understand what to do about potential ...

Mold

May 2, 2022

How Often Should I Clean My Air Ducts?

Air ducts are critical to delivering clean air to your home or commercial building. If your ducts are dirty, it’s just as effective as cleaning your dishes with a dirty rag. Dirty air ducts and filters will push more dirt, dust, and debris back into the air. This may ...

Air

April 27, 2022

Should I rebuild or start new after a fire?

A house fire can be traumatizing, making it hard to get back on your feet and figure out what to do next. That’s why we’re here to help you pick up the pieces and keep moving forward. AdvantaClean has dealt with the aftermath of many life-changing disasters and ...

Fire

April 19, 2022

Mold in Rental Properties

Property management consists of more than buying and renting houses. It also includes preventative maintenance such as keeping the structures in good repair and preventing future issues like leaks. Keeping your rental property in proper working condition and ridding it of any health and safety hazards is part of your ...

Mold