Have you ever walked into one of your bathrooms and couldn’t figure out where the heavy mustiness was coming from? Well, a simple answer is mold. Typically, mold thrives in damp environments as it is quite dependent on moisture. 

Essentially, mold is a type of fungi that is very good at breaking down materials and elements that form structures. Mold can degrade essential building materials, and that could lead to high costs of renovations. The presence of mold is great for processes such as decomposition. However, you don’t want it growing in your house.

While a flooded basement is something you hope you’ll never have to deal with, it’s a very real possibility for many homeowners. Even if you don’t live in a high flood risk region, there are several problems that can cause flooding, including plumbing and sewage leaks and foundation issues. 

If you have unfortunately experienced flooding in your basement and you’re unsure of what to do next, you’ve come to the right place. Whether the flooding is due to structural issues or a natural disaster, follow these simple steps to mitigate the problem and make sure your basement is clean and safe.

Because carpet is made up of countless tiny fibers, it’s completely normal for it to hang on to odors. Just like clothes, blankets, and other fibrous items, your carpet will begin to retain odor over time, especially if it hasn’t been deep-cleaned consistently.

Carpet also has an underlay — a base layer of padding that isn’t directly exposed to the air. Because it’s hidden, it holds onto odors and can be difficult to clean.

HEPA filtration is almost synonymous with air purification. However, in the last decade, so many air purification systems have come up to replace or supplement HEPA filters. UV light air purifiers are among the new technologies used to purify the air.

The technology is ideal when you need to disinfect the air, water, and hard surfaces. It is commonly used in hospitals, homes, food processing industries, and in businesses. But how effective are these devices? And can you use them as standalone units?

There is no doubt these last few weeks have raised questions we never thought we would need to ask. And, with this uncertainty, there doesn’t seem to be many answers, either.

We keep hearing “buzzwords”such as social distancing, deep cleaning, N-95 PPE; all of these go hand in hand. But what actually IS deep cleaning? Fact is no one can really tell us. So I have set out, as my personal mission, to help set some guidelines.

Standard preventative measures are in full force this cold and flu season. Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists the best way to avoid contracting these airborne viruses to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases. Continue on to read the full list!

It's the most wonderful time of the year: the season of giving! With so many stages of home ownership – from first-time homebuyers to transplants to those downsizing – we put together a list of 14 holiday gift ideas for the new homeowner in your life. Read on to give a gift they will love!

The other day a TV program was on where a family was getting ready to sell their home; they made it look so easy! Chuckling to myself, I thought it might be good idea to run through eight key topics to review prior to selling your home.

Good or bad, we live in an era where the internet provides so much information; at times, maybe a little too much. So, what is the best way to decipher the content you receive to determine which solution is best for you? Regarding mold, we broke it down into simple terms.

In this blog post, we lay out the most common mold removal options. Our goal is to inform you about available treatment options to help you determine what is best for your home and family.

Many people are allergic to mold spores and every house has them. Mold is a form of fungus that thrives in warm, damp environments and with more than 100,000 species in the world, it is no wonder molds can be found everywhere. It spreads by releasing tiny, lightweight spores that travel through the air.