5 Reasons AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is the Best in the Triangle

First let’s tell the bad news. Many types of mold problems are found in Triangle homes and businesses. Now, the good news is that the methods for cleaning it up and keeping it from coming back are well-researched, time-tested, and very likely to remove it quickly and effectively. The process, called mold remediation, involves detecting the type of mold present. We determine the causes of the mold issue, and then we remove it.  For an experienced team like AdvantaClean of Cary/ Apex, it is a straight forward elimination. Unfortunately, there are too many mold remediation contractors that don’t get it right, aren’t properly trained, and are not committed to good customer service. There is the wrong way and the right way, and we do the job right, every single time.

Here are five reasons why AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex gets mold remediation done right every time:

• AdvantaClean is IICRC certified at mold remediation: The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) provides training and certification of mold removal specialists. Our people are IICRC trained and certified to perform expert evaluation and treatment of mold problems. Anything less can lead to an inadequate cleanup, which can result in worse problems later.
• AdvantaClean uses specialized equipment and cleaning agents: The correct approach to dealing with various types of mold in differing environments is not one-size-fits-all. The equipment and cleaners used makes a big difference in the effectiveness of the remediation. It’s also critical to keep mold from spreading in the process.
• AdvantaClean works quickly and efficiently: Mold can spread very quickly and intensely if the right conditions exist. The more time spent figuring out who to call or what to do, the more severe the problem will become. For those reasons, getting the remediation underway immediately is always the best approach. We’ll respond as soon as possible to contain the problem and keep it from growing.
• AdvantaClean keeps home and business owners informed about the mold status: Our team of experts uses laboratory testing to determine the type of mold present. We won’t use unnecessary terms like “black mold” unless that’s actually the problem. We’ll also keep clients informed about the equipment and process, and all of our findings will be communicated clearly and in writing.
• AdvantaClean will contain and isolate the problem: The mold remediation site should only include the affected area, not an entire building. In addition, it’s very important that mold be prevented from spreading during the cleanup. That’s why we use HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuums and seal any affected areas to contain the mold problem.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is the team in the Triangle to call when it comes to correctly assessing and cleaning up a mold problem. We are mold specialists, using a network of laboratories and testing partners to identify mold problems. We also use specialized equipment with highly trained people to do the job right and keep mold from growing and spreading.

Call us today if mold in the problem.

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5 Advantages for Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning in the Triangle

Summer vacations, weddings, graduations, kids in school, and road trips to see friends and family have kept Triangle residents in a busy pattern over the past few months. Chances are the rest of 2016 won’t get any less busy. One important maintenance issue is one of the most forgotten. Dryer vent cleaning is something we might think about now and then; yet we soon push it down our priority list. Most North Carolina home and business owners would consider fire prevention and prolonging the life of expensive appliances to be top priorities, and getting the dryer vent cleaned is a big step in the right direction. However, dryer vent cleaning isn’t as simple as it sounds, so understanding the issues involved and getting expert help makes for both common sense and safety.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex offers five important advantages for professional dryer vent cleaning:

• The do-it-yourself approach isn’t usually a good idea: Dryer vents and various components have sharp edges like sheet metal and screws, can get very long, and could have twists and bends. Getting the venting cleaned properly without risk of injury involves using special equipment and training.  Put the urge to DIY away for just a day, and call AdvantaClean to professionally clean both residential and commercial dryer vents.
• Improper installation during new construction can cause long-term problems: Too often, dryer vents are quickly or improperly installed by subcontractors who do 100 or so a week, every week.  It can create sharp angles, bends, lengthy pipe, the wrong material, a bad connection; this will create any number of problems as months go by. The experts at AdvantaClean know how to identify critical design or construction issues and recommend the appropriate fix.
• Dryer lint and airflow detection devices indicate cleaning: If the dryer vent or the dryer appliance lint detection or airflow alarm/indicator sounds or lights up, don’t ignore it. This means immediate action that could cause a fire or appliance failure if not remedied.
• What cannot be seen could be a serious: Lint and microscopic debris can get past the dryer lint screen and into the vent, and accumulates significantly over a period of time to become a fire hazard. If the dryer vent is improperly or quickly designed and constructed, and many are; a problem area could become much larger. This is one more reason to have the dryer vent cleaned by AdvantaClean of Cary/ Apex.
• Put it on the calendar: Other important meetings, events, and maintenance items make it onto the calendar so they will be remembered. Extending the life of an expensive appliance and keeping a building free of fire hazards is just as critical as birthday parties and evening meetings.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex offers dryer vent cleaning as one of our specialty services. We know where to look for problems and remedy them, and always have the right equipment on hand to clean dryer vents completely. We are experts at both residential and commercial dryer vents. Contact us today to keep your home or business safe and clean.

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5 Reasons to Call AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex for Storm Damage Cleanup

Heat indexes over 100 on a regular basis. Humidity is in the discomfort range. Welcome to summer in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and beyond. 2016 is turning into one of the hottest, most humid summers in North Carolina history. The heat brings almost a daily deluge of water from hot weather related thunderstorms. Virtually every late afternoon and evening the action and the light show begin. These July and August storms can bring heavy rain and lightning; neither of which are friends to Triangle home and business owners. As some Apex and Cary area home and building owners recently found out, flooding can come quickly when torrential downpours deliver three to five inches of rain within a short period of time.

In these recent storms, homes were also struck by lightning. Unfortunately, when these accidents happen, the water or fire damage has to be quickly cleaned up. Time is of the essence. Mold can grow and spread. Harmful microbes can remain if sewage is involved. And smoke residue can often cause permanent damage if not addressed.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex offers five important reasons to use our services:

• AdvantaClean is ready to respond at any time: Our team of experts is available whenever disaster strikes to help minimize storm or smoke damage. Call us anytime at 919-434-7249.
• We are experienced at mold and sewage cleanup: In the worst cases, floodwaters can cause sewage to come into a building. Also, elevated moisture levels after flooding can cause mold to quickly grow and spread. AdvantaClean uses the best techniques available to clean up these problems and prevent further damage and down time.
• AdvantaClean is IICRC Certified: AdvantaClean of Cary/ Apex brings in the best trained people to remediate water or fire damage and deal with any subsequent mold issues. As an IICRC certified contractor, we follow high standards of professionalism and client care, and use the latest well-researched and tested techniques. This expertise and care gets our customers back to normal.
• We help home and building owners prevent future problems: Flooding often causes water to seep into the walls, flooring, and wood framing of a building. Some of these areas are not normally visible, and may contain moisture long after damage is cleaned up, leading to mold growth. We look everywhere for lingering moisture in order to prevent future mold problems.
• AdvantaClean works with a wide variety of insurance adjusters: The people who represent insurance companies in the claims process follow certain practices and procedures. AdvantaClean is familiar with this part of the cleanup and remediation process, and works with insurance adjusters to make everything go smoothly for our customers.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is trained and certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) in water and fire damage restoration. We are also similarly certified at mold detection and remediation, and work hard to make sure summer storm damage doesn’t turn into a mold problem. Finally, AdvantaClean is experienced with the insurance claims process, which should eliminate a few more headaches when it comes to recovery from storm damage.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is the number one team of professionals in the Triangle to perform IICRC certified flood damage restoration.  Contact us today in the unfortunate event you experience flood or water damage.

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AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex Offers Five Tips for Summer Vacation

A variety of potential disasters can happen when Triangle home and business owners leave their homes and offices unprotected and unprepared for a prolonged absence, even if that’s only a week or two on vacation. Some of those potential adversities can happen within the building, with plumbing connections or with appliance water supply lines on the verge of failing, but not yet showing any symptoms. With water pressure, these lines can spring a leak quite suddenly leading to water damage and subsequent mold problems. Other problems can be weather related. A sudden torrential downpour or perhaps even a week of rain; not all that uncommon in North Carolina during the summer, can cause issues to emerge. Wind is another unforeseen weather issue that can cause damage here in the Triangle. Taking a few precautions can be important to prevent plumbing and weather related mishaps. Although there are no absolutes, strategies can be put in place to ensure a return from vacation will be as trouble free as possible.

Here in the Triangle, AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex offers these five tips when taking summer vacation:

• Turn off the water supply for the entire building: This prevents nearly all mishaps related to plumbing and appliance water supply connections. With no water pressure present, leaks simply cannot occur or are very limited, causing minimal damage. Turn off the water supply to washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators, as these are the most likely to leak.
• Make sure the roof is in good repair and is properly draining: Various parts of the roof contain flashing and gullys that transport volumes of water during storms. Eaves and downspouts serve the same purpose. If any of these components are clogged or leaking, water can find its way into the building, causing water damage and mold problems. Inspect for problems before leaving to make sure all is in order.
• Do not turn off the air conditioning: Instead, leave it on and set it for 80 degrees. Humidity levels are high during a typical North Carolina summer. Humidity often can be sufficient enough inside a hot building that can trigger mold growth, especially if moisture from the air condenses on cooler surfaces. Air conditioning, set at 80 degrees, during periods of absences removes moisture from the air and prevents mold issues from happening.
• Look for any trees or limbs that could fall during high winds: Sometimes the thunderstorms that occur during a North Carolina summer can bring high winds, which can cause dead tree limbs and weaker trees to fall on homes and businesses. Consider trimming tall or diseased trees before leaving.
• Mold is a worst case scenario, so be sure to avoid it: All the ingredients and factors needed for mold are already in the home or business. All that is missing is moisture. Any plumbing or weather situation, if left unattended, can cause mold to grow, flourish, and spread within just 48 short hours.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex can help in the unfortunate event a home or business is affected by a summer vacation disaster. We are the best local remediation contractor available for cleaning up water damage and mold. In the unfortunate event a Triangle home or business is affected, we can help with getting back to normal. Give us a call 24/7 if coming back to water damage or mold problems.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is the number one team of professionals in the Triangle to perform IICRC certified water damage restoration and mold remediation. Contact us 24/7 any time disaster strikes.

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5 Services Homeowners Need from AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex

Maintaining a home in the Triangle is never easy; there is always something to do.  And unforeseen situations like weather conditions, fire, and mold can create issues from time to time. There are also conditions inside the home that affect indoor air quality and safety and unknowingly create mold problems. Maintaining mechanical systems in the home and taking correct and effective action to fix the impacts of a disaster such as fire or flooding require special expertise. This is especially important when dealing with any situation where mold is involved. Fortunately, North Carolina homeowners can call a trusted team of professionals in AdvantaClean of Cary/ Apex; the local area’s trusted cleaning and restoration contractor.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex specializes in mold inspection, testing, removal, water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage restoration, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, odor removal, and related services. We are available on short notice, deliver great customer service, have well-trained staff, and also have the best equipment for the job. We also work with insurance adjusters to make the claims process proceed as smoothly as possible, and provide advice to prevent future problems.

Here are five specialty services offered by AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex: 

• Water damage restoration: These situations can be the result of flooding due to heavy rains or come from inside the home as a result of plumbing failures. Either way, quick action is needed to minimize further damage and prevent mold from growing. If sewage is involved, that adds yet another problem requiring quick and expert attention. We are trained and equipped to handle it all.
• Fire and smoke damage restoration: As with water damage, this is a very time-sensitive situation as well. Soot and ash from a fire can spread and cause damage to everything. Hazardous substances can be present as well. We have the local expertise and equipment needed to undertake an effective cleanup and keep the damage to a minimum.
• Mold inspection, testing, and cleanup: AdvantaClean of Cary/ Apex utilizes laboratory testing to detect specific type of mold problems. We are also IICRC certified for mold testing and remediation, and use special equipment, including HEPA vacuums in the cleaning process. When remediation is complete, we look for any potential causes for future mold problems so it doesn’t happen again.
• Dryer vent cleaning: This common house dryer in most homes is a leading cause of fires in North Carolina and across the United States. Having the dryer vent cleaned periodically will reduce this fire hazard. Dryer vents can be long and have some difficult to reach areas, so we use a combination of special tools to do a thorough job remove all flammable lint from the vent system.
• Air duct cleaning: Air ducts are critical and important components of improving and maintaining indoor air quality in the home. We are certified by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) to perform qualified, expert inspection and cleaning of air ducts. The process involves use of compressed air, air brushes, and a vacuum device to remove dust and debris from the HVAC system.

AdvantaClean of Cary and Apex is the number one team of professionals in the Triangle to inspect and clean mold, air ducts and dryer vents, detect and fix indoor air quality problems, and clean up from flooding and fire. Contact us today to clean up a disaster, improve indoor air quality, and keep a home safe.

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In the Triangle, Black Mold’s Biggest Enemy is Just a Phone Call Away!

Mold is never good. The presence of mold in a building reduces air quality, causes illness in friends, family and coworkers, and spreads very quickly.

AdvantaClean Environmental of  Cary/Apex is THE mold removal specialist in the Triangle and Southwest Wake County. If there is even the slightest suspicion of mold growth, we can inspect and test for spores, and stop the problem before it gets any worse.

There are thousands of varieties of mold in the air, and some are more harmful than others.  Black mold is the subspecies of mold that causes the most harm to human beings.  Luckily, there are many ways to identify a black mold problem within a home, business or commercial building.

Here are seven signs that may imply the presence of black mold spores:

• Symptoms that include: eye irritation, coughing, sneezing, nasal congestion or increased allergies
• Staining, swelling or crumbling of plaster or drywall
• Musty odor or unusual dampness
• Sunken areas in baseboards
• Separation of baseboards from the wall or floor
• Discoloration around air conditioning vents
• White patches under carpet or linoleum, in cabinets or behind furniture

If mold is present, AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex will test a culture of the mold to determine the actual amount within the home or building. Once the amount and locations of the mold are determined, mold will be removed by safely following proper procedures to ensure the containment and disposal of mold spores without causing any further spreading or damage.

AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex knows the importance of both time and safety and will remove and clean the affected areas as quickly and effectively as possible.  For a home, we will seek to minimize the amount of family time that is lost due to the situation. For businesses and commercial buildings, we know that time is money, and we will get in, repair the problem, and get out as quickly as possible so business can resume as usual.

If mold is the problem, AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex is the answer!  Contact us today for any questions, or to schedule an inspection.

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AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex, Your Restoration Specialist in the Triangle

When disaster strikes, time is of the essence when it comes to restoring normalcy. It must be remembered that the longer damage of any kind goes unattended after a destructive event, the worse it can become.  AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is on call 24/7 to serve you and help reconstruct and restore homes and businesses immediately after the wake of an incident.

There are many different factors that can cause damage to a home or business.  For example, bad weather can bring flooding, high winds or even lightning damage to the Triangle. Fires can happen in appliances that are not properly maintained or are clogged like dirty dryer vents.  The possibilities are endless when it comes to the problematic sources. No matter the damage, a call to AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex to restore and rebuild quickly can help that return to normalcy.

AdvantaClean offers three important types of damage remediation to get your home or business restored back to original condition:

• Flood and Water damage:  Water can cause extreme damage to the infrastructure of a building.  Water may enter a home or business due to heavy rains or other issues; whatever the cause, the result of too much water is always serious. Removing waterlogged boards that can now rot will rescue a compromised structure from future failure.  Timely action is essential in repairing water damage.
• Fire and Smoke damage:  Fire can often be more damaging to a structure than water.  Sometimes, fire damage is so severe that repair is virtually impossible.  But in many cases, contained fires will damage a specific area which will need to be quickly repaired. Even if a small burn occurs and does not leave extensive damage, the smoke can leave behind a powerful odor throughout a building, or discoloration on walls and ceilings.  These issues can all be resolved by our AdvantaClean team of professionals.
• Mold contamination:  There are thousands of types of mold. About 1000 of these are found indoors and of those, 80 actually cause illness.  Mold spores can enter a home through many different venues.  The most common cause of mold is water damage, but can also be merely the presence of excessive moisture in a room or structure.  Our IICRC certified professionals can perform an inspection of any building in accordance with EPA standards.  And mold found will be eradicated promptly so that healthy breathing can resume.

When damage occurs, call the pros!  Contact AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex for any repairs or restorations, and know the job will be done right.

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Eliminate Dryer Vent Danger Today with AdvantaClean of Cary & Apex!

Many people do not know that dryer vents pose a serious threat to homes, apartment buildings, businesses or office buildings in the form of a greatly increased risk of fire damage.  Buildings which house electric dryers (as opposed to gas dryers) are 250% more likely to experience a fire due to dirty and clogged vents.  But this does not mean fires do not happen in gas dryers. Maintenance and care are critical strategies that can prevent catastrophe in commercial and residential clothes dryers.

A clothes dryer by design creates an excessive amount of heat, which means there are components within the dryer itself that can experience extreme temperatures.  Considering the types of fabrics that go into a dryer, it is easy to see how important safety really is with continued use.

The most likely area for the possibility of fire is always within the vents.  These vents can amass a buildup of fine flammable materials over an extended period of time and usage.  If not cleaned regularly, these vents full of combustible lint can quickly turn into a problem if not cleaned on a regular basis.

There are four ways to identify whether the vents in a dryer need to be cleaned:

• Clothing is still wet after the drying cycle.
• The dryer feels exceptionally hot to the touch during or after the cycle.
• There is an Increase in the energy bill.
• Clothes have a “musty” smell when they are removed from the dryer.

These four are key indicators that a dryer is failing due to lack of ventilation.  If a clogged vent is allowed to remain unattended, chances of the unit failing will increase dramatically, and chances of a fire will increase as well.

Four important possibilities for reducing a dryer’s fire risk in a home or business are:

• Make sure to clean the lint screen before (and after) every load!
• Replace any outdated white vinyl venting immediately with an approved aluminum vent system.
• Call AdvantaClean of Cary and Apex AT LEAST once a year to schedule an annual professional vent cleaning!  Heavily used dryers should be cleaned even more frequently.

Do not let a perfectly good dryer go to waste for something as simple as a dirty vent.  And do not let the same easy fix be the cause of a residential or commercial fire either!  Call AdvantaClean of Cary and Apex and have this issue resolved properly by trained professionals.

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Got Mold? Think AdvantaClean of Cary & Apex NC

Many Triangle residents have allergic reactions to mold when they come in contact with the spores in the air they breathe every day.  Mold exposure can happen anywhere and in any building where mold could grow indoors, and mold can grow in any building!  AdvantaClean of Cary/ Apex wants to prevent and manage health problems due to mold exposure here in towns of Cary and Apex, and Western Wake and Johnston County.

There are many causes for mold to grow indoors, and several tell-tale signs and symptoms to warn when mold is present.

It is important to note that mold can form and grow in any area of a home or business:

• Bathrooms/Restrooms: Mold loves to grow in humid environments.  Home bathrooms become humid from hot showers, or standing water left in the sink.  Shower or locker rooms in a gym can be at risk as well due to high frequency of steam in the air, so ventilation is key to minimize the problem. 
• Kitchens:  Boiling water for pasta or steam from a coffee maker can create condensation in a ceiling or on the wall which could lead to mold growth.
• Laundry Rooms:  A dryer is a major source of humidity in the laundry room.  The combination of wet clothes and high heat can release a lot of moisture into the air, especially if the dryer vent is dirty and not functioning properly!  This is another problem that AdvantaClean of Cary can solve!
• Basements:  These underground rooms can be mold headquarters. Since basements or cellars are often poorly ventilated, any amount of water which enters does not have an easy way out.  Leaky pipes or a heavy rain can introduce moisture into the air which can linger, causing mold to form.  Generally, this mold will go unnoticed for longer periods, and flourish since basements are not usually frequented as much as other rooms of the home or office. 
• Walls and Ceilings: Mold that forms in the walls or ceiling of a room is unseen, and can remain unresolved until a professional mold inspection, testing and remediation is performed.

The signs that mold has entered into a residence or commercial building are not always visible.  Neurological symptoms like dizziness, memory loss, headaches, shortened memory or trouble concentrating can be caused by mold spores polluting the air.  At the first sign or possibility of mold in a building, it is imperative to call AdvantaClean of Cary immediately to remedy the situation!  Mold is a serious issue and AdvantaClean is here to help.

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9 Sources of House & Building Mold in the Triangle

Some house guests we are very happy to see, while others can make us break out in hives. One guest we must never invite into any home or business is MOLD.  Seeing those spots on the wall is a nightmare for any home and business owner, because mold is usually accompanied by an array of other problems.

As a solid rule of thumb, if mold is present anywhere in a home or business, there is usually unnecessary moisture within the building. 

This moisture can originate from nine different sources:

• Humidity.  Plain and simple, moisture and warmth create mold.
• Leaky Pipes.  This is an easily fixed problem that can cause mold in a building or home.
• Leaks in the Roof.  This is a primary cause of mold in residential homes.
• Condensation.  Cold surfaces can cause condensation to occur, like concrete floors and refrigerators.
• Poor Ventilation.  If this is a problem, even boiling water on the stove can lead to mold.
• Wet Clothes.  Hanging clothes up to dry can put excessive moisture into the inside air.
• Flood Damage.  After the flood is long gone, the damage may not be eliminated right away.
• Damp Basements.  Basements often lack the necessary and adequate ventilation.
• Water at the Building Foundation.  If the landscape around a home or building is not designed properly, it can cause water to sit stagnant around the foundation.

If any one of these issues is currently affecting a building, mold could be well on the way to moving in.  And once mold enters a building, spores exist which greatly lower the air quality within that space.  Mold spores can be the cause of any number of illnesses, mostly respiratory in nature.  Many people are allergic to mold, and can have intense reactions to spores in the air.

Before mold begins growing in a building, the likelihood of mold occurring can be measured by a mold inspection.  AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex knows just where to look when searching for mold spores indoors.  Once spores are located, a culture can be taken and tested to figure out how much mold is potentially forming, stopping the problem before it starts!

When a home or building becomes infected by a mold colony, time is of the essence when it comes to remediation of the issue.  Getting the problem solved quickly and efficiently is crucial to the health of everyone who frequents the building where mold occurs, and no team is more professional than AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/ Apex!

If mold is a threat in your home or business, waste no time in calling AdvantaClean today to get a thorough inspection. Stop mold at the door with a professional inspection, or make a clean break with a remediation today!

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