Mold Removal

Proper Mold Remediation in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Proper Mold Remediation in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Mold in hospitals and healthcare facilities is a profoundly serious issue that happens more often than it should. Per the CDC, “those with weakened immune systems can develop infections after breathing in mold or having other contacts with mold.” Healthcare facilities are sensitive environments. When we seek treatment, we expect these facilities to protect us by… Read more »

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What is Water Damage Restoration Service?

What is Water Damage Restoration Service?

What is water damage?  Water damage happens when you have a sudden escape of water into your home or business. These events can be a result of any of the following scenarios like a burst or leaking pipe, equipment malfunction, groundwater intrusion, weather events, flooding, etc. Water Damage Restoration: Is when you respond to water… Read more »

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Home Water Damage Clean Up: Your Questions Answered

Home Water Damage Clean Up: Your Questions Answered

What do you do if your house has water damage? The first thing you want to do is to stop the water from flowing. Before you should attempt to enter the affected areas, you will want to determine if it is safe to enter by recognizing and understanding the following safety hazards: Electrocution – Electrical… Read more »

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mold and Mold Testing

Frequently Asked Questions About Mold and Mold Testing

What is mold? Mold is a naturally occurring microscopic living organism that consumes and decomposes organic materials. Organic materials can include paper, dust, fabric, wood, dirt, plants, food, etc… With mold spores’ ranging in size from 2 -10 microns makes them invisible to the human eye. Mold is critical to our planet as it is… Read more »

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Will Mold Come Back After Remediation?

Will Mold Come Back After Remediation?

The world of mold remediation is a strange one, indeed. Mold is ubiquitous and is required for the normal process of decomposition of organic matter. However, when mold is growing in the indoor environment, it can be an indicator that something is very wrong. Mold exposure and the resulting health effects impact different people very… Read more »

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Mold in Your Home: In the Most Unexpected Places

Mold in Your Home: In the Most Unexpected Places

Mold can show up in your house in the most unexpected places at the most unexpected times. It’s usually caused by a combination of factors, not just one, and the primary way to eliminate the problem is through effective mold mitigation. If mold outbreaks happen in the basement or under the kitchen sink, or recurring… Read more »

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What is the Goal of Mold Remediation?

What is the Goal of Mold Remediation?

This is a topic that is quite often misunderstood and misrepresented even by the majority of contractors in the indoor air quality industry. The primary issue comes down to regulation/standards or in this case lack thereof. While we do not often advocate for government intervention in private industry there is a time and place when… Read more »

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How to Choose the Best Mold Remediation Company

How to Choose the Best Mold Remediation Company

Once mold appears in your home or business, knowing which mold remediation companies to choose from can be overwhelming. To begin with, it’s not a DIY job and you shouldn’t necessarily choose the company that is geographically closest to you either. The company you hire should be one that backs up their work with a… Read more »

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The Hidden Dangers of Water Damage

The Hidden Dangers of Water Damage

If a pipe bursts in your home or business and hundreds of gallons of water come rushing in at once, it can cause significant property damage. Not only can water ruin furniture, carpets, and equipment in a matter of minutes, within days it can also cause hardwood floors to warp, paint to blister and wallpaper… Read more »

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