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Can I Fix Water Damage On My Own?

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 ...

Water Damage

How Can Mold Affect My Children's Health?

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 ...

Mold

6 Tips for Fire Safety this BBQ Season

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

Mold after Water Damage

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

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

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

Fire Safety and Preparedness Tips for Summer

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

Flood Water Damage

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

The Importance of Duct Cleaning after a New Construction

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

How to Prepare for High Winds

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

Common Causes of Water Damage in a Bathroom

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

What Causes Water Damage in Warehouses?

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

What Do I Do About Mold in My Closet?

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

How Often Should I Clean My Air Ducts?

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

Should I rebuild or start new after a fire?

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

Mold in Rental Properties

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

How to keep pollen out of your home.

April 14, 2022

How to keep pollen out of your home.

As spring approaches, people look forward to the sunny days that lead to green trees, birds chirping, and flowers blossoming. However, this beautiful time is far less enjoyable for people with allergies. For them, the season of blossoming life is also the dreaded pollen season.Staying indoors to avoid allergy ...

Tips

What to Do Before and After a Hurricane

April 8, 2022

What to Do Before and After a Hurricane

When it comes to natural disasters, hurricanes are some of the most destructive and most common near the coasts of the United States. They can destroy entire cities and leave chaos and panic in their wake. But as important as it is to keep your home as hurricane-proof as possible ...

Tips

Can Mold Grow in My Garage?

April 4, 2022

Can Mold Grow in My Garage?

When you think of mold, you often think of damp basements, creepy crawl spaces, or ancient attics. It’s uncommon for garages to be high on someone’s priority list when looking for a mold infestation. But your garage can be just as susceptible to mold as any other place ...

Mold

What is the Water Damage Cleanup Process After a Tornado?

March 29, 2022

What is the Water Damage Cleanup Process After a Tornado?

Going through a natural disaster like a tornado can be pretty traumatic. Even if you went to a storm shelter instead of staying home, the damage you’ll see when you return could be enough to shake you to your core. Tornados can uproot trees, knockdown power lines resulting in ...

Water Damage

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning

March 16, 2022

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning- The Why and Who Air quality may seem trivial when you consider keeping your commercial building functional. Can a few dirty air ducts really cause any harm? A building's air quality can affect more aspects of your daily operations than you'd think. Air duct ...

Air