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How to Properly Avoid Carpet Mold After Water Damage

How to Properly Avoid Carpet Mold After Water Damage

Flooding, burst pipes, and plumbing leaks are a nightmare for both home and business owners. These annoyances are not planned and generally costly to repair. One of the biggest consequences of water damage is mold growth. Repairing water damage and eliminating mold spores, especially on carpeted areas, is baffling and stressful. Luckily, Octagon’s 24-hour emergency… Read more »

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5 Warning Signs Your Home Has Mold

5 Warning Signs Your Home Has Mold

Mold removal should be trusted to the experts, and Octagon is the smart choice for families and businesses in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. According to ABC News, mold in your home is nearly unavoidable. “Mold spores are everywhere,” said Meg Hamilton, CEO of Hamilton Thorne Biosciences. “They’re in your house, in your attic, on… Read more »

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How to Properly Remove Black Mold From Your Home

How to Properly Remove Black Mold From Your Home

A natural first reaction to mold in our homes is to remove it, however, if you detect toxic black mold in your home do not go near it. When black mold is disturbed it can release a lot of mycotoxins in the air, which will pollute your house—and subsequently your health. Upon detecting black mold… Read more »

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The Importance of Commercial Air Duct Cleaning

The Importance of Commercial Air Duct Cleaning

While the topic of air duct cleaning has been a hot debate in recent years between the HVAC industry and its consumers, there are many reasons it is important to both your home and health. According to the NACDA—The HVAC Inspection, Maintenance, and Restoration Association, “if your ducts look dirty, they probably are.” By conducting… Read more »

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3 Common Misconceptions about Mold Mitigation

3 Common Misconceptions about Mold Mitigation

Several factors can lead to the presence of Indoor mold in a business or home, including: Chronic humidity and condensation Poor ventilation Improper appliance exhaust Improperly mitigated water damage Whatever the reason, once discovered, it’s important to take steps to properly remove and mitigate the mold once and for all by hiring a mold remediation… Read more »

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Furnace Puff Backs: Prevention & Cleanup

Furnace Puff Backs: Prevention & Cleanup

Any home or business that is heated with an oil furnace runs the risk of experiencing a furnace puff back. If you aren’t familiar with puff backs, they are caused when an oil burner doesn’t immediately ignite, allowing oil fumes to build up prior to ignition. The result is a small explosion, similar to a… Read more »

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3 Things to Do if Your Pipes Burst

3 Things to Do if Your Pipes Burst

Burst pipes typically occur when temperatures dip well below the freezing mark and water in the pipes freezes, then expands. Older homes tend to be more vulnerable, but it can happen to any home depending on how well the pipes are insulated and located. What Should I Do If My Pipes Burst? If your pipe… Read more »

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4 Winter Carpet Cleaning Tips

4 Winter Carpet Cleaning Tips

Winters in Maine and New Hampshire aren’t just tough on the outside of your home, they can also be challenging to the inside as you and your family track snow, dirt and salt inside – all of which can potentially stain and damage your carpet. By following a few simple cleaning tips, you can keep… Read more »

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