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How is Octagon’s Customer Service? Read Recent Client Reviews!

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

November 14, 2013

Octagon Cleaning and Restoration Wins Angie’s List 2012 Super Service Award

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

October 9, 2013

How Dangerous is Black Mold?

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

August 12, 2013

How To Get Rid Of Mold: Mold Remediation Tips In 8 Steps

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

July 1, 2013

6 Essential Residential Cleaning and Restoration Services

Hiring a company that specializes in cleaning and restoration services is key if your home has sustained fire, water or mold damage, or if it just needs a good carpet scrubbing. If you’re in need of these types of services, you’re probably concerned about restoring the safety and comfort of

June 5, 2013

8 Steps of Mold Remediation Series: Step #8: Industrial Hygienist Inspection

Thus far, we’ve outlined 7 of of the 8 important steps to proper mold removal in a home or office in Maine or any other state. Today we’re covering step 8. Once a mold clean-up project is at a point where drying (if applicable), aggressive removal, thorough cleaning, secondary cleaning,

May 10, 2013

8 Steps of Mold Remediation Series: Step #7- Final In-House Inspection

There are 8 important steps to proper mold removal in a home or office in Maine or any other state. Once a mold clean-up project is at a point where drying (if applicable), aggressive removal, thorough cleaning, secondary cleaning, and applying an animicrobrial coating to framing are complete, you can

May 1, 2013

8 Steps of Mold Remediation Series: Step 6 for a Proper Mold Remediation Project

There are 8 important steps to proper mold removal in a home or office in Maine or any other state. Once a mold clean-up project is at a point where drying (if applicable) aggressive removal, thorough cleaning and secondary cleaning are complete, it is now time for step #6, which

January 6, 2013

Avoid Toxic Air: The benefits of air duct cleaning and when do I need it

Air Duct Cleaning is very important to avoid toxic air. We often take for granted the cool air on a hot summer day or the heat on a frigid winter night produced by our heating and cooling systems. Over time the duct work, air handler and coils associated with our

December 10, 2012

8 Steps of Mold Remediation Series: Step # 5 to Proper Mold Removal – Secondary Cleaning

Once an initial cleaning has been performed and the work area is free of dust, debris and other particulates, it is time for a final cleaning in the mold removal process. This is due to the fact that small areas may be missed on the initial cleaning and because mold

December 9, 2012

8 Steps of Mold Remediation Series: Step # 4 – Cleaning of Workspace and Surrounding Areas of Mold Spore Contamination

The fourth step to proper mold remediation in Maine or any other state involves cleaning of the work space and any surrounding areas that may have been previously contaminated by mold spores or growth. When we talk “cleaning” in mold remediation, we are not talking about normal cleaning. We are

September 23, 2012

8 Steps of Mold Remediation Series: Step # 3 – Mold Removal Process Begins

Once the proper controls are put in place the mold removal process can begin. This can be as simple as a source removal for very small areas of contamination or as complex as media blasting for larger areas of contamination. The industrial hygienist or possibly the contractor will typically determine