Five Important Reasons to Make Sure Air Duct Cleaning is Done Right!

Air duct cleaning, expertly done by a competent NADCA certified firm like AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/ Apex, can bring multiple benefits. The most important one is the improvement of indoor air quality and efficient operation of the HVAC system in a home or business. The weather in North Carolina, especially the long hot summers, causes these systems to run for many hours per day, moving huge volumes of air through the ducts and various other components of the system. Filters don’t catch everything, so eventually dust and debris accumulates in the system; this in turn gets recirculated into the indoor air, and HVAC system efficiency decreases.

To complicate the problem, the consumer can get confused with the wide variety of special offers done by a variety of vendors. These special offers and scams are showing up prominently on the internet, on Facebook and other sources. And they come in the “value” circulars as coupons, usually via the USPS.     The best way to fight the inexpensive and inferior offers consumers that see is to call professionals at AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex. We are the quality NADCA certified air duct cleaning team can be found in the Triangle, Lillington, Fayetteville, Sanford and more.

AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex offers five reasons to avoid using coupons and special offers for air duct cleaning:

• Air duct cleaning may not actually be necessary: It is important to inspect for obvious signs the HVAC system needs cleaning. If an accumulation of dust or other particles is evident near air duct inlets and outlets; if dust is everywhere on the contents of the building, or if the air is noticeably dirty, then the air ducts most probably need to be cleaned. If these signs are not present, air duct cleaning may be avoidable. If the need is uncertain, or the owner wants it done regardless, a professional inspection is very affordable using AdvantaClean.
• Coupons and special offers are often just a “bait and switch” tactic: Considering the equipment, the expertise, and hours required to perform an effective air duct or HVAC system cleaning, the low price offers of $25 or $50 dollars to do an entire home or business are just too good to be true. HVAC system problems identified by these types of contractors may be phony or exaggerated, and are usually intended to create extra charges; most or all of them unneeded.
• Proper cleaning of air ducts under NADCA standards always ensure good results and cleaner air: The methodology involves looking at every component of the HVAC system where air passes over, including coils, fans, filters, and heat exchangers. Special equipment such as brushes, air whips, compressed air nozzles, and a HEPA vacuum system are used to remove dust, debris, and other contaminants.
• Always use a NADCA certified company to avoid scams and extra expense: AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex is a certified member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and adheres to a long list of standards for inspection, evaluation, cleaning, and restoration of HVAC systems.

AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex is the best air duct cleaning contractor in the Triangle, considering our years of experience, great customer service, and use of specialized equipment with well-trained staff. We do the job right and help North Carolina home and business owners improve indoor air quality and heating/cooling system efficiency. Call us today for air duct cleaning done right.

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AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary and Apex is your environmental specialist throughout the Triangle, as well as Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Lillington, Sanford and Fort Bragg. Our team of certified professionals is ready to address all your service needs.

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Five Essential Steps to Remove Scary Pollution in Time for Halloween

It is almost Halloween and the indoor air quality (IAQ) in many Triangle homes and businesses can get downright frightful. This is especially true considering that a wide variety of sources of indoor air pollution are common and widespread at this time of year.

Pollutants such as dust, soot, small particles, mold, and chemical residues tend to accumulate indoors on surfaces and in HVAC systems, particularly when ventilation with outdoor air is infrequent and inadequate. Most buildings in North Carolina are tightly sealed from outdoor air during the hot summer months and the coldest winter months, which makes fall and spring the best times to ventilate with fresh air. Through awareness of the sources of IAQ problems and steps to minimize them, Triangle home and business owners can make big improvements. Finally, getting the HVAC air ducts cleaned is critical in preventing recirculation of accumulated pollutants and improving indoor air quality.

AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex recommends these five essential steps to eliminating indoor air pollution and improving indoor air quality:

• AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/ Apex suggests removing and controlling the sources of indoor air pollution: Cleaning products, air fresheners, furniture and flooring materials can release toxic chemical fumes. Common household and business activities, including cooking, pets, printers, and copiers are sources of microscopic particles. Reducing the use of these certain products, along with using more effective cleaning methods, can go a long way toward improving IAQ.
  

• Use a top quality vacuum cleaner: Traditional vacuum cleaners that use a bag will exhaust or recirculate significant amounts of dust and other small particles back into the air. HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuum cleaners utilize filters that capture and prevent recirculation of nearly all fine particles. Vacuums with HEPA filtration are available in most stores and online, and are essential in removing the most prevalent sources of pollution.
  

• Assess and adjust techniques for dusting and vacuuming: Commonly used cleaning methods tend to spread and recirculate indoor air pollutants rather than remove them. Widely-used cleaners can contain toxic chemicals such as fragrances, chlorine bleach, and ammonia, and introduce more pollutants than they remove. It is important to consider alternative cleaners and changing dusting approaches.
  

• Ventilation with fresh air is important: Since many structures in the Triangle and surrounding areas are tightly sealed from outdoor air, mainly for energy efficiency, the indoor air can get increasingly unhygienic as weeks and months go by. Ventilation with outdoor air, by opening windows at least once a week, can allow pollutants to escape. In addition, HVAC systems can be modified to take in additional fresh outdoor air.
  

• Call AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/ Apex to have HVAC air ducts professionally cleaned: Even after source reduction, effective cleaning, and ventilation are managed, the air ducts in a building will still accumulate dust and other debris over a period of time. The accumulated pollutants are then continually recirculated in the indoor air. This is because large volumes of air move through the system. AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex specializes in air duct cleaning, and uses HEPA vacuums in the process.

AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex are knowledgeable experts in the Triangle that identify and correct IAQ problems, whether it’s at a home or business. Our professional team finds the sources of indoor air pollution, odors, and mold, and works with owners to improve air quality by providing information and services such as NADCA certified air duct cleaning.

Winter is coming and it is important to assess air quality. Please call us today at 919 434 7249 for service in the Triangle, Southwest Wake County, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Angier, Lillington, Sanford, and Fayetteville-Fort Bragg.

To all of our friends and clients: Happy Halloween Everyone!

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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 Key Reasons to Choose the Excellent Customer Service of AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex

As many Triangle home and business owners know, maintaining a building is hard enough without any extra problems thrown into the day-to-day mix of things to do. Some maintenance or repair items involving mechanical systems require experts or specialists to get them fixed right. Other situations can be the result of unforeseen incidents involving fire, flood, plumbing failure, storm damage, odors, or perhaps a mold problem; and these often require an immediate response. Whatever the case, good customer service, well-trained people, and quick response times make these challenges a little easier to assess and deal with when they happen. AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is the restoration contractor in the Triangle that stands above all others for quickness and service. We are the one to call for both regular maintenance and disaster recovery. Our reputation depends on it.

We offer five important reasons AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is best at customer service for both cleaning and restoration:

• AdvantaClean has trained specialists in a variety of maintenance and recovery tasks: AdvantaClean performs expert air duct cleaning, air conditioner coil cleaning, and dryer vent cleaning. We also perform cleanup and restoration for fire, smoke damage, flood, water damage, and mold infestations.
• AdvantaClean follow practices and standards established by leading research organizations: The standards set by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration Certification (IICRC), Mold Inspection Consulting and Remediation Organization (MICRO), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are always followed with each client need.
• Our team approach is tailored to each individual situation: Since no two buildings or customers are alike, AdvantaClean technicians meet with our customers. We carefully assess the situation, and explain our approach with regard to methodology, time frame, and costs. This process happens before any work gets done. We want our customers to understand the process and experience the best possible outcomes.
• AdvantaClean offers timely, effective, and reliable service when it comes to disaster recovery: We’re available to respond at all times, any day of the week, any time of the year. We are also experienced at working with insurance adjusters to ensure the claims process goes as smoothly as possible.
• AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is locally owned and operated: Owner Mark England is involved in every project and works hard to ensure timely response, outstanding service, qualified and helpful staff, and the right equipment is used for every project.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex specializes in fire, smoke, and water damage restoration, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and mold inspection, testing, and removal. We deliver the best customer service and well-qualified advice, and work hard to get the best outcomes. People all over Wake County and the Triangle agree that AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is the best contractor to call for cleaning and restoration needs.

AdvantaClean of Cary and Apex is the number one team of professionals in the Triangle to clean air ducts and dryer vents, inspect and remediate mold, and clean up from fire, flooding, or water damage. Contact us today to maintain buildings and recover from disasters.

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5 Preventive Tips for Eliminating Water Supply Line Damage

Many people in the Triangle have been busy over the past summer with graduations, vacations, road trips, outings to the North Carolina beaches and mountains, and enjoying the hot weather. This can mean time away from the home or business; and water-related mishaps can occur in absence. One of the leading causes of water mishaps is the water supply lines that connect various appliances to the main lines in the building. Washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerator ice makers all use flexible plastic or rubber hoses and those hoses are constantly under water pressure. Problems can result because materials and connectors that wear out or fail. If left undetected, water can leak out for days or even longer, flooding the immediate area and beyond.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex offers these five tips for preventing appliance related water damage:

• Take a look at the hoses behind washers, dishwashers, and refrigerators: Don’t just look at them for leaks or cracking, but make sure the connections are tight too. Look nearby for signs of water or mold, as mold may be a sign of a slow leak. Replace the hose if it looks worn or leaky.

• Replace the supply hoses and lines to appliances based on age: Try to determine the age of various supply hoses and periodically replace them. If the age is unknown, consider replacing them. If the age is known, the general rule of thumb is to replace every five years. If the supply line is replaced, record the date on a piece of masking tape and stick it on the piping.

• Check the water shutoff valves: The shutoff valves are usually located where the flexible hose connects to the main plumbing, often behind the appliance. The dishwasher shutoff is usually under the kitchen sink. These valves don’t last forever, and are prone to problems, especially where hard water is commonplace. A plumber can easily replace these, perhaps even as a preventive measure. It is much less expensive than water damage.

• Ensure hoses and supply lines are not bent or kinked: Improper installation is a big issue. Moving the refrigerator or washer against the wall can cause supply hoses to become twisted, wedged into small spaces, or kinked at sharp angles. That can cause water supply hoses to fail before they are old enough to warrant replacement.

• Appliances can leak from the inside: Any appliance that uses water has internal valves and mechanisms that turn the water on and off and some also have internal rubber and plastic hoses with water under pressure. Ultimately, the best prevention for water-related mishaps during an absence from home or business is to turn off the main water supply.

 

 

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex offers a number or services to help clean up from water damage and the mold that often follows it. We are certified by the IICRC to restore water damage, and are available anytime, any day to respond. AdvantaClean would prefer that water damage be prevented, but if it happens, we know how to take care of the problem correctly and quickly with the right people, equipment, and expertise.

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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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 Ways to Minimize Smoke and Ash from a Fire

Fires happen.  Sometimes a Triangle home or business will experience a quickly contained fire that affects a small portion of the building. However, what remains after a fire can be much worse than the actual fire event, depending upon how much smoke and ash was generated. Smoke can easily travel into every nook and cranny of a structure, including inside walls, furniture, and storage areas. If the residue, which includes ash, is allowed to settle and linger, it causes permanent damage to everything it comes into contact with over a period of time. Getting smoke and ash cleaned up quickly will make a difference in terms of minimizing the damage.  Professional help will be necessary to make this happen.

AdvantaClean of Cay/ Apex offers five important ways to minimize the damage from smoke and ash after a fire:

• Time multiplies the destructive potential of smoke and ash: Acidic areas that contain strong odors can also lead to corrosion, etching, and discoloration of most materials, especially metals and plastics. The damage begins to multiply within hours. Permanent damage is common within a day or two, so cleanup time is critical.
• Smoke and ash must be properly cleaned up: Smoke and ash contain toxic and hazardous materials, including formaldehyde, benzene, acetic acid, formic acid, toluene, oxides of nitrogen, sulfur dioxide, and heavy metals. Many of these substances become highly reactive in the presence of water and common cleaning agents. AdvantaClean can help.
• Electrical wiring may become a dangerous hazard: The insulation on wires can easily burn off in the area affected by the fire, and could place areas at risk. The entire electrical system should be checked out before power is restored. Creating another fire mishap by taking shortcuts could create additional problems.
• Get the HVAC system checked out: Smoke, soot, and ash most likely are in the air ducts, and from there can get into the whole system. It then can get circulate everywhere.  Avoid operating the HVAC system until it’s verified as safe.
• Ventilate the building and dry wet items as soon as possible: Ventilate by opening windows and running fans will be an effective start to the odor elimination process. Keeping moisture to a minimum will also slow down the chemical activity of smoke and ash residue, and will reduce the possibility of mold problems. These are steps going in the right direction before AdvantaClean arrives.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is the principal North Carolina contractor to choose for cleaning up fire and smoke damage. We are also certified and qualified to clean HVAC air ducts. The after effects of a fire must be cleaned up properly and quickly to minimize damage; and we’re available at all times, any day. AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex is IICRC Certified and provides the right professionals, equipment, expertise, and customer service to get the job done right. Call us right away for fire and smoke damage cleanup.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is the number one team of professionals in the Triangle to perform IICRC certified fire and smoke damage restoration.  Contact us today in the unfortunate event a fire affects a home or business.

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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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5 Important Tips for Efficient Air Conditioning

July is usually the hottest month of the year in the Triangle, and that means air conditioning systems in homes and businesses are working extra hard to keep the indoors cool. It’s important from both a reliability and cost perspective to keep a building’s HVAC system operating at the peak efficiency. Since roughly 10 percent of all household energy use in North Carolina is air conditioning, it makes sense to keep HVAC systems running as smoothly as possible. There are a few simple tips home and business owners can do, in addition to having HVAC systems checked out by a trained and qualified technician once a year. AdvantaClean of Cary / Apex also offers a few services to help maintain HVAC system efficiency.

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex offers five important tips for efficient air conditioning system operation:

• Replace the filters: Every HVAC system has filters that remove dust, debris, and small particles from the air flowing through the system. Over time, the filters become full of dust and particles, and air flow through them becomes restricted, making the HVAC system work harder. Changing filters at the proper interval, which varies by type of filter, prevents this from happening.
• Keep the air ducts clean: Large volumes air move through an HVAC system, whether heating or cooling is underway. While every system has a filter to trap dust and particles, a significant amount still accumulates in the air ducts. AdvantaClean is certified by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) to clean HVAC air ducts to maintain HVAC operating efficiency.
• Minimize internal sources of heat: Certain activities such as running the clothes dryer or turning the oven on can generate large amounts of heat, causing the air conditioning system to work harder; this is very important during hours of peak outdoor heat. Limiting these activities to morning and evening hours will reduce the peak cooling load on the AC system, reducing energy use.
• Keep the air conditioner evaporator coils clean: These coils are located in the air handler or blower unit, typically located in the attic. They cool the air and can also accumulate dust and debris over time, reducing their efficiency. AdvantaClean performs expert cleaning of residential and commercial air conditioning coils to maximize cooling system efficiency.
• Keep the condenser unit clear from obstructions: This is the outdoor unit that takes heat out of the air conditioning system, or removes heat from the home. It won’t function properly if obstructed by trees, shrubs, or anything else on the sides and top. Remove any obstructions so air can flow freely around the condenser.
  

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is a local Triangle company offering an array of services to help home and business owners maintain HVAC efficiency, maintain and improve indoor air quality, and recover from disasters. Along with regular inspection and maintenance from a qualified HVAC technician, our air duct cleaning and air conditioner coil cleaning services contribute to keeping people cool and healthy at home or work.

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4 Important Reasons to Call AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex for Fire and Smoke Damage

Washer and dryer pulled from the site of a house fire

July in the Triangle can be an active one for a home or business owner. It starts with the 4^th of July, which, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is the biggest day for fires. On this holiday, almost one-half of all fires are caused by fireworks; it’s a surprising statistic. Another fire hazard that peaks in July, especially in North Carolina is lightning. The NFPA reports that lightning-related fires during the peak months of June, July, and August are most common in the late afternoon and evening.  Barbecuing and grilling are another significant cause of home fires in the United States. If accidental fire does affect a home or business, a quick and expert response is necessary to minimize further damage and recover from the disaster.

Here are four very important reasons to call AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex for fire and smoke damage recovery:

• AdvantaClean is both qualified and knowledgeable: Our team is certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the widely-recognized national authority on cleaning and restoration, to clean up fire and smoke damage. We use the latest techniques and follow the very highest standards of customer care.
• AdvantaClean is always available, even on holidays: The AdvantaClean professionals are always trained and ready whenever problems happen, including holiday weekends. The soot, ash, and smoke residues from a fire start discoloring and etching various materials immediately in most cases. Water and moisture from fighting the fire can cause mold to grow and spread within 48 hours. We get right to work on those issues so they don’t become huge problems later.
• AdvantaClean knows how insurance claims adjusters work: We are very familiar with industry  processes and practices, and we will work with them to make the disaster recovery process go as trouble-free as possible for our customers. We also work for our customers to ensure that they are getting the best advice and the best remediation work for the return to normalcy. .
• AdvantaClean is an expert at eliminating mold: Too often, less experienced or less qualified restoration contractors overlook the potential for mold problems during and after cleaning up the aftermath of a fire. The water used to extinguish a fire can get into walls and crevices; this   can lead to mold growth that stays around long after the cleanup. We know where to look and what to do so future mold problems are not a lingering consequence of fire. Our experience saves time and money.
  

AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is the best Triangle restoration contractor to choose for cleaning up fire and smoke damage, and also the water damage that often comes after a fire. Smoke residue, odors, and moisture are issues requiring immediate attention, as they get worse and become permanent with time. We know exactly what to do in terms of recovering from a fire, and we offer great customer service too.

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

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Your air quality and restoration specialists

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