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6 10, 2021

Can You Paint Over Mold?

By |2021-09-29T21:08:10-04:00October 6th, 2021|Education, Mold|0 Comments

Mold is an all-too-common problem in homes and businesses. While many people are aware of the harmful health effects of so-called “Toxic Black Mold” even more seemingly benign strains can prove hazardous to your health. Especially if there are people in your home or office that have respiratory health issues, medical conditions, or chronic inflammation conditions. This has a lot of people leaping to action when they find signs of mold in their home, office, or commercial property. What Are The Signs Of An Indoor Mold Problem? Indoor mold can present itself in a variety of ways that go beyond [...]

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5 10, 2021

What To Do After Sewage Backup? How To Cleanup Guide

By |2021-09-30T13:56:36-04:00October 5th, 2021|Education, Flood, Mold|0 Comments

A sewer backup is a nightmare for homeowners and commercial property owners alike. Not only does it cause a massive disruption in the normal flow of the day, but it can also pose a very serious health hazard. Not to mention the very real costs that go into cleaning up a potentially toxic mess that no one is going to forget any time soon. For commercial properties, this can pose an even more serious liability concern. If you are dealing with a sewer backup in your home, business, or commercial property, you can use the following guide to help minimize [...]

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4 10, 2021

Carpet Deodorizers & Air Fresheners Effect On Carpeting

By |2021-09-30T13:56:57-04:00October 4th, 2021|Cleaning, Floors|0 Comments

It’s all too easy to take your building’s carpets for granted. Yet they get walked on every single day by dozens if not hundreds of people, which can affect what is ultimately one of your building’s biggest investments. Beyond this obvious wear and tear, there are also other things like carpet deodorizers and air fresheners that can have a long-term effect on your carpeting. At the same time, deodorization and providing a clean, fresh-smelling building is also very important. A stale environment, with smelly, worn-out carpets can put off tenants, and visitors. So, it’s certainly not the sort of thing [...]

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3 10, 2021

What To Do When A Pipe Bursts At My Business?

By |2021-09-30T13:56:20-04:00October 3rd, 2021|Flood, Mold|0 Comments

Modern plumbing is a true marvel. From Roman times and beyond human beings have been innovating ways to deliver fresh water to the people and take gray water safely away from our homes and businesses. Though even the best-designed plumbing systems can still run into problems. Especially in the wintertime when cold temperatures can freeze water, causing it to expand. When this happens the incompressible liquid that is water can exert enough force to rupture even the most stalwart of pipes and fracture even the most heavy-duty of fixtures. When this happens at your office or another place of business [...]

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2 10, 2021

Commercial Office Window Cleaning Guide

By |2021-09-29T20:53:51-04:00October 2nd, 2021|Cleaning, Education|0 Comments

It might seem like such a simple thing, yet getting office windows perfectly clean and streak-free is surprisingly challenging! It turns out there are a variety of reasons for this. For starters, a lot of the glass cleaning products sold at the retail level aren’t formulated for large surface cleaning. They are meant more for small residential windows, bathroom mirrors, and other general surfaces. At the same time, there is a fair amount of art and science to cleaning professional windows that do take a practiced hand to get right. This puts a lot of commercial property building managers in [...]

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1 10, 2021

What Should I Do After A Fire In My Business?

By |2021-09-30T13:55:46-04:00October 1st, 2021|Cleaning|0 Comments

Fire is a catastrophic event for any business. While it is more common in restaurants, kitchen supply stores, and automotive stores, just about any business can be threatened by the flames. Especially in older buildings where outdated wiring can lead to a heightened risk of an electrical fire. If your business has been damaged by a fire of any size, the shock and despair can make it hard to know what to do. In times like this, you can turn to the helpful tips in this article to help you understand the best possible steps for dealing with a business [...]

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30 09, 2021

Medical Office Cleaning Services Checklist To Maximize Impressions

By |2021-09-29T18:51:57-04:00September 30th, 2021|Cleaning|0 Comments

Clinics and medical offices are held to the highest levels of cleaning and sanitizing. Especially since the COVID-19 pandemic as patients are warier than ever about preventing infection and spreading harmful pathogens. Though there are several other non-pandemic reasons to keep your medical office and clinical spaces immaculately clean. This includes: Bolstering patient perception Encouraging referrals Meeting all pertinent OHSA standards Preventing the spread of harmful pathogens to your patients Preventing the spread of harmful pathogens to your medical staff Of course, frequency of use is also a factor when it comes to cleaning and sanitizing a medical office. High [...]

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29 09, 2021

Sick Building Syndrome Symptoms, Causes & Prevention Tips

By |2021-09-29T18:44:03-04:00September 29th, 2021|Cleaning, Education|0 Comments

The phrase Sick Building Syndrome is showing up more and more in the news. It is a general term used to describe an assortment of illnesses and symptoms that afflict a wide range of people who work, live or frequent a particular building or commercial property. What Are The Symptoms Of Sick Building Syndrome? Sick Building Syndrome has an assortment of potential symptoms that present in people who frequent the same building. This includes: Chronic problems with sniffles Stuffy nose and recurring sinus infections Itchy eyes Sore or scratchy throats Dry, irritated skin Frequent upset stomach and upper digestive tract [...]

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2 09, 2021

How Professional Chewing Gum Removal Services Will Beautify Your Building

By |2021-08-26T15:15:56-04:00September 2nd, 2021|Cleaning, Floors|0 Comments

In a perfect world, everything that should end up in a refuse bin would end up in a refuse bin. A lot of people are willing to throw away cans and food wrappers. Though the one thing that seems to end up on sidewalks, patios, and outdoor surfaces the most is chewing gum. Whether it is a kid whose bubble gum has lost its flavor or an adult who just can’t be bothered to find a garbage can, gum seems to end up getting everywhere. Not only can it be visually unsightly, and annoyingly stuck to the bottom of shoes, [...]

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1 09, 2021

Winterproofing Hardwood Floors To Prevent Permanent Damage

By |2021-08-26T15:11:22-04:00September 1st, 2021|Cleaning, Floors|0 Comments

Hardwood floors are just one of those things that never goes out of style. Even when people started covering them up tile and carpeting in the 1970s they still remained waiting for their time to shine once again. Though as tough as a hardwood floor truly is, it’s not impervious to scruffs, scrapes, and damage. Especially in the wintertime. If your building has new or older established hardwood floors then winterizing them to keep them safe is a sound investment for today as well as in the long term. When Should I Winterize My Hardwood Floors? The fall tends to [...]

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