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 »
How Dangerous is Black Mold?
One of the most common questions among Mainers with mold issues is ‘How dangerous is black mold?”. It’s a common question because lately, the internet has been brimming with reports of the extreme danger associated with ‘toxic black mold’. We’d like to clear this issue up today. First of all, the term “toxic mold” is… Read more »
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 if you want to ensure that mold remediation is handled correctly. To walk you though the process, we’ve… Read more »
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 your home, along with minimizing… Read more »
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, and applying an animicrobrial coating… Read more »
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 move on to Step 7…. Read more »
6 Essential Spring Commercial Building Cleaning Services
Commercial building cleaning and water/mold damage remediation are often necessary after winter weather, and thus spring is the perfect time to initiate a full evaluation of your facilities. The problem is that damage from ice and winter storms may have manifested itself in places you haven’t noticed, or have little access to. Furthermore, what business… Read more »
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 involves applying an animicrobrial coating… Read more »
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 heating and cooling systems begin… Read more »
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 spores will resettle after the… Read more »