The Pur360 Blog

How to Remove Odor From Carpet

Written by Christine C.

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.

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Topics: Odors

How Are UV Lights Used to Clean Indoor Air?

Written by Christine C.

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?

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Topics: Sanitization

What Deep Cleaning Actually Is

Written by Christine C.

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.

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Topics: Sanitization

Are You Coronavirus Ready?

Written by Christine C.

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!

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Topics: Sanitization

14 Holiday Gift Ideas for the New Homeowner in Your Life

Written by Christine C.

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!

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Topics: Odors

8 Things to Do Prior to Selling Your Home

Written by Christine C.

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.

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Topics: Mold, Odors

Removing Mold: 3 Mediocre Options, 1 Lasting Solution

Written by Christine C.

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.

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Topics: Mold

13 Common Misconceptions About Mold Testing

Written by Christine C.

If you take nothing else away from this article, remember the one golden rule: MOLD IS EVERYWHERE. There can be conflicting information and scare tactics used by some companies to misguide the consumer. Cheapest is not going to be your best option when the technician isn’t knowledgeable about the industry and the same goes for the most expensive.

To help you clarify who is knowledgeable or not, here are 13 of the most common misconceptions about mold testing.

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Topics: Mold, Allergens

7 Small Changes That Make a Big Difference in Your Home

Written by Christine C.

Whether you've been in your house for 10 minutes or 10 years, we'll share some small changes and quick fixes to help make a big difference in your home.

The best part? The following suggestions apply to all incomes ... even if you're on a tight budget! Continue reading if you're interested in giving your sanctuary a quick freshen up. 

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Topics: Odors, Allergens

How to Explain the Benefits of Mold Eradication to Your Boss

Written by Christine C.

Overhead, as a noun, is defined as a cost or expense that a business encounters to operate. It is a necessary draw on the bottom line, but one management doesn’t like to pay. Most companies do what they can to keep this figure as low as possible.

So, how do you justify the benefit of mold eradication services for your company when it’s considered an unnecessary overhead expense? Continue reading to find out how to explain the benefits of mold eradication to your boss.

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Topics: Mold