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Homes today feature all sorts of tiles and while most offer decades of beautiful use, it’s easy to damage certain types of tiles with the wrong cleaners. Don’t assume that a big bottle of industrial-strength cleaner is appropriate for your tiles. The best cleaning methods for each type of tile usually differs. Instead, figure out what… Read more »

Molds are miniature, invasive fungi that take root in your home and breed in damp places like bathrooms and poorly ventilated rooms. Each spring when the days get longer and the weather heats up spring mold issues arrive. Mold is Dangerous for Everyone Mold isn’t something you can ignore. Disturbing mold spores and releasing them… Read more »

Today we’re going to share a few mold videos that illustrate how devastating the health and financial consequences of untreated mold can be. People often imagine that mold damage is more of a cosmetic issue than a health problem. However, as we’ll see here, this is far from the case. Mold issues in the home… Read more »

Getting rid of attic mold is crucial to protecting your home’s value and to protecting the health and safety of your family. At the same time, your home’s ventilation systems must be updated or improved to keep moisture out and away from your home. This is essential to prevent recurring attic mold issues. Attic Mold:… Read more »

Few things are worse than a major property damage disaster. Did you know that up to a quarter-million homeowners have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter because of frozen water pipes? Frigid nights can very quickly turn to extremely expensive water damage ordeals. Here are Some Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in… Read more »

At Octagon Cleaning and Restoration, our commitment to excellent customer service and customer satisfaction shows in everything we do, and it’s the reason we continue to be a top choice for homeowners, insurance professionals, corporations and property management firms throughout the great state of Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire. Customer feedback is huge to us,… Read more »

We’re proud to announce that Maine-based mold remediation and cleaning company Octagon Cleaning and Restoration won Angie’s List 2012 Super Service Award. This is the 3rd year in a row that Octagon has been honored with this coveted award, and is a testament to the priority we put on excellence in both our cleaning and… Read more »

Greater Portland, Maine area residents straddle that border between urban and country life. Enjoying outdoor life in Maine is why we live here, but we still want to keep a clean, safe, home. With the amount of time we (and our pets!) spend outdoors and the elements we face (snow, sleet, mud, humidity, etc.), it’s… Read more »

What is Black Mold? Black mold (or Stachybotrys chartarum) is a specific type of mold that occurs as part of the natural environment. The EPA notes that outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds… Read more »

Mold damage has become an increasing hazard as our buildings get older and tighter. It can destroy your home and is a serious health risk at elevated levels. Understanding how to get rid of mold is key to ensure mold remediation is handled correctly. We’ve highlighted the most important mold remediation tips from our 8-step… Read more »