Mold Removal and Water Damage

Backed Up Pipe Problems in the Home or Office?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by IMUSM

AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex Can Make It Right! Water damage is never a very good experience when it happens in the home or office. When the damage comes from the plumbing itself, water and all types of other waste, food scraps and even sewage come flooding into a space. This can be a major problem for everyone in the building or home environment.

AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex knows how to remedy these situations properly, and with a strategy of professionalism and urgency!

Cleaning all the damage up quickly is crucial for everyone involved for three critical reasons:

Water damage causes mold. If not quickly and properly removed, water can cause deep- seated problems to emerge down the road. Any moisture left behind after pipes back up can eventually lead to an outbreak of mold in a home or office. Mold is a health hazard, and is difficult to remediate. Wasting time getting water cleaned up can lead to a much bigger problem down the road.
Waste water from backed up pipes brings toxins into the home or office. Particles in the water that comes from pipes, whether it is sewage or decayed food matter, can bring toxins into the air which flows throughout the building. These pollutants can be detrimental to the health of everyone in the building if not eradicated promptly. The AdvantaClean Environmental team of Cary/ Apex will safely remove all hazardous materials using standard IICRC cleanup practices, so as to ensure the safety of everyone in the home or place of business.
Improper cleanup can be structurally damaging. If water is not removed from a building promptly and properly, it can seep into porous walls and floors and get into the wooden structure of a building. This water can cause a slow rot in the wood that will compromise the integrity of the structure, and lead to major damage in the future.

When pipes back up, waste no time in contacting AdvantaClean Environmental of Cary/Apex! Our professionals will get the space cleared out safely so life and business can resume as usual.

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9 Sources of House & Building Mold in the Triangle

Posted on August 21, 2013 by IMUSM

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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3 Reasons to Have Office and Home Air Ducts Cleaned Today!

Posted on June 25, 2013 by IMUSM

Perhaps the most important factor that determines health here in the Triangle is the quality of the air we breathe in our homes and offices. Environmental circumstances can affect air quality, making the air unique from place to place. If you live near the ocean, the air is salty. If you live near a city, there may be smog in the air. However, because the air inside buildings is controlled, it has much less environmental variation.

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) determined that Americans spend much more than half of our day inside. This means, more than half the air we breathe is controlled through ventilation systems and ductwork. This also means that the cleanliness of the duct work throughout the home or building directly affects the health of everyone who loves or works there.

The experienced professional team at AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex understands the importance of a building’s ductwork, and genuinely care about the health of the good people here in Central North Carolina. A building’s air duct system, be it a commercial, industrial, governmental or residential building, must be regularly cleaned and maintained. There is no better company to handle this maintenance properly and efficiently in the Triangle. When it comes to air quality and healthier living, your air is in good hands with AdvantaClean!

Here are three undeniable reasons to have an air duct cleaning by AdvantaClean:

Health: Through regular occupancy of a building, several allergens are released into the air. As the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system circulates the air, these allergens are continuously moving throughout the building. This is true in homes, office buildings, industrial buildings, businesses or any other commercial buildings. Having a rigorous air duct cleaning performed, consistent with NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) guidelines, by a certified AdvantaClean specialist will improve the health of everyone who occupies the building.
Efficiency: If there is poor circulation coming from a HVAC system, having it cleaned professionally will increase both functionality and efficiency. The utility bill will directly benefit from the cleanliness and function of the HVAC system!
Peace of mind: Having air ducts maintained regularly will reduce several insurance risks! Ensure the health of family members, employees, clients and patients, as well as the life of the building, by keeping air ducts clean!

Health is the number one concern of AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex. Call today to schedule a free evaluation of your air duct system, and start breathing easier!

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