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July 18, 2013

DIY: Duct Cleaning How To Guide

A trending topic in home renovation/restoration is 'DIY' or Do-It-Yourself guides. Whether it is the state of the economy, or lack of resources available ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

July 16, 2013

Best Practices to Prevent Water Damage in Your Home

The high price of ignoring home repairs may make you think twice before having that leaky pipe looked at. Prevention costs can seem pricey, but ...

Water Damage

July 9, 2013

The Top 4 Most Common Places for Mold Growth in Your Home

What is Mold? Mold is a living organism that belongs to the fungi kingdom (like mushrooms, yeast, and mildew). It breaks down dead plant matter, and holds medicinal value. Mold may have its place in nature, but problems can arise when it contaminates our homes - it can become a persistent ...

Mold

June 11, 2013

Bird's nest trapped in dryer/bathroom vent? Here's what to do:

Birds and their nests are reminders of spring and summer's arrival - just not in your dryer or bathroom vent. So how to get birds out of vents? Here's what you need to do to safely and humanely remove the nest without doing harm: 1. Research Visit the Department ...

Tips

May 9, 2013

What are Your Ducts Made of?

If you are thinking about getting your air ducts cleaned before the heating/cooling season, there are some consumer tips you should be aware of before you hire a technician to do this service; or attempt Do-it-Yourself duct cleaning. Duct-Cleaning How-To's are not legally mandated, but there are associations ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

March 4, 2013

Sticky Softener Stops Up Filter

While fabric softener makes your clothes smell great and feel soft, it can leave behind a sticky residue. That residue, combined with naturally occurring lint, can build up over time and clog the tiny holes in the screen of your dryer's lint filter. Even though you may clean the ...

Tips

October 12, 2012

Water Damage: Tips for Homeowners

If you're ever the victim of water damage, you may find the following tips helpful: Call a professional as soon as you discover water damage. Bacterial growth begins immediately following a flood. Do not vacuum wet floors or carpets; you're placing yourself at risk for electric shock. If ...

Water Damage

December 9, 2011

When is it Cold Enough to Freeze Pipes?

When should homeowners be alert to the danger of freezing pipes? It depends, says The Building Research Council at the University of Illinois. In southern states and other areas where freezing weather is the exception rather than the rule (and where houses often do not provide adequate built-in protection), the ...

Water Damage

September 9, 2011

Preparing Your Home for Winter

It's almost Thanksgiving, which means that cold weather is just around the corner (it's already here in some states!). And each and every winter, thousands of households across the country have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted by frozen, cracked and burst water pipes. At AdvantaClean, we ...

Water Damage

April 11, 2011

Why Is Cleaning Your Dryer Vent So Important?

Why clean your dryer vents? Simple; because it can prevent fires and can save you money. FEMA and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) estimated 16,800 fires in 2010 involving clothes dryers-including combination washer/dryers. Dryer fires result in an average of 51 deaths, 380 injuries, and $236 million ...

Health

February 14, 2011

Can't I just bleach it?

Many consumers believe that since bleach is an effective cleaning agent for mold on non-porous surfaces such as bath tiles, vinyl shower curtains, etc., that it will be just as effective on semi-porous surfaces such as wood and drywall...but that's far from the case! Here's the best ...

Mold

January 13, 2011

How Can I Remove Pet Odors From My Ducts?

Pets bring life, entertainment, and companionship to your home. However, pets can also bring odor, dirt and mess. Occasionally, the pet odor even finds its way into the air ducts. This happens when pets urinate into the ducts, or simply because pet debris becomes trapped in the ducts and creates ...

Air Ducts & HVAC