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Why Not All Water Damage Is the Same

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Water damage can be a major headache for any homeowner, causing damage to your floors, walls, and the structure of your home. However, not all homeowners know that not all water damage is created equal. Here are a few things you should know about water damage and how to tell the difference between the types of water damage in your home. What Caused Your Water Damage? Some of the most common causes of water damage in the home include burst pipes, appliance malfunction, heavy rain, or even floods. The cause of the damage can be a primary factor in determining how to best remedy your issue, whether it’s replacing pipes or cleaning your gutters.  How Severe is the Damage? Another factor to consider is the severity of the damage. Water flowing into your home can foster mold growth in your walls, and water damage can cause severe issues. Water intrusion can cause severe damage to the structural integrity of your home and furnishings, and foster mold growth and odor in carpets, walls, and...

The Process of Mold Removal with AdvantaClean

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  As with any hiring decision you make for your business, you are looking for someone that is competent, efficient, and trustworthy. These qualities are even more important when you are needing someone to manage mold remediation for your facility. Our AdvantaClean professionals are leading remediators in the region, providing contaminant cleanup and mold removal to eliminate microbial growth and improve the environment. Is Mold a Threat to Your Business Right Now? As troubling as the sight of  mold  might be in your business, its direct effects can be even more problematic, potentially causing reactions for exposed customers or staff due to spreading mycotoxins Still, without physical spotting on surfaces, how do you know when mold concerns your facilities? We recommend that you watch  for mold damage red flags like: Water Damage  – Wherever substantial water damage occurs, mold growth is likely to follow. Even with prompt cleanup, elevated moisture in an enviro...

Safeguarding Your Home: Mold Remediation with AdvantaClean

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  Dealing with microbial growth in your home can be stressful and daunting, and you may be unsure of the next steps to take. Mold infestations can bring various hazards and structural problems if left untreated, so calling professionals for cleanup and restoration is the best way to ensure results. AdvantaClean is your top choice for mold remediation to return your property to pre-damage condition.  We are happy to highlight a few main reasons why choosing professional  mold mitigation  and remediation is wise rather than taking the DIY approach. When you enlist the help of trained technicians from AdvantaClean, you can expect the following: Experience and Expertise : Professional mold cleanup and remediation companies like our AdvantaClean team have the knowledge and skill to identify and effectively remove all mold colonies from your property. We are fully trained with the latest techniques and industry standards, ensuring that all fungal development gets addressed...

How AdvantaClean Handles Water Damage in Your Home

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  What Constitutes Water Damage? Leaks and water intrusion can wreak havoc in unexpected areas of your home. The issues water creates vary and include introducing foreign materials inside the residence and physically changing structural materials and contents. Signs include stains, odor, warping, and standing water. While some effects are reversible, others may be permanent if left unchecked. AdvantaClean provides significant experience dealing with water incidents, and we can help you understand the extent of your problems and offer the appropriate solutions. What Actions Are Essential When Facing Water Damage? Although wet materials are the main problem in the incident's immediate aftermath, you must consider the other issues developing out of sight. For example, accumulating water typically spreads further within the property by wicking through materials or evaporating into the air and increasing humidity levels. This excess moisture triggers many detrimental processes, includin...

AdvantaClean’s Professional Mold Removal

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  What to Expect with Commercial Mold Removal Mold poses health risks and can damage commercial spaces, especially in humid climates. If mold takes hold in your business, a removal plan is crucial. AdvantaClean provides complete mold remediation services. Our experts assess the issue, design a customized plan, safely remove all visible mold, and implement preventative measures against regrowth. With our end-to-end services, AdvantaClean protects your business and employees from the hazards of mold to keep your commercial space safer and healthier. Removing  mold damage from your business  often includes many stages: Evaluating the building for mold issues Implementing containment measures in affected areas Removing and protecting any preservable contents and inventory Eliminating surface mold with powerful cleaning agents Deep cleaning with abrasives and blasting for more concentrated mold Creating a stable environment to avoid recurrences Understanding Commercial Mold Re...

Residential Duct Cleaning: Your Path to Better Indoor Air Quality

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  Just as your lungs are crucial for your respiratory system, your home's air ducts are equally essential for your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. The proper functioning of both your HVAC system and your lungs depends on unobstructed and clear airways. Debris and contaminants in your air ducts can have many negative consequences, including:  Higher energy costs Wear and tear on the HVAC unit Increased allergy symptoms The circulation of contaminants and dust  Foul or unpleasant odors Indoor pollutants can silently harm your family's health and comfort. Individual reactions vary, but can be more significant for people with asthma or other respiratory issues. AdvantaClean's air duct cleaning service proactively addresses these invisible threats within your home's  HVAC system . By removing accumulated pollutants, we work to minimize your family's exposure. When it comes to your indoor air quality, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Our...

Should I Remove Mold Myself?

For some homeowners, doing small projects and handy-man work is a point of pride, but does “Mold Removal” count as a good DIY project? It's admirable that many people are determined to do their own home or business maintenance, but it isn’t the best approach when dealing with mold. For the reasons we will outline below, it’s better to bring in an experienced team to handle such a serious situation in your house. And speaking of experienced teams: this post is brought to you by our team in North Carolina.   We at AdvantaClean of the Piedmont have tackled countless projects all over the state helping homeowners and businesses resolve mold problems, and in our hometown we have completed thousands of Greensboro mold removal projects over the years. So we are going to give you our top reasons mold remediation is not a good DIY project.  Too Many Risks Simply put, it is too risky to take on mold removal on your own. For starters, you don’t know what you are getti...

What Should You Do About Mold Underneath the House?

Mold loves to grow in damp, dark places. That perfectly describes the conditions under many homes, so it’s no surprise that mold is often found in crawl spaces in and around the Winston-Salem area. If you suspect that you have mold underneath the house , or if you have seen it for yourself, getting help with this problem right away is the best course of action.   AdvantaClean is a leading mold remediation company in Winston-Salem . With our team working under your home, you can look forward to a mold-free future sooner rather than later. Now is the time to get started.   Noticing a Mold Problem You probably don’t go underneath your house very often, so you might not know at first that there is mold growing down there. However, the symptoms may make themselves obvious, as you and others in the house could deal with respiratory issues that persist over time. Once you realize you aren’t dealing with a common cold, you may figure out that mold in your home is actu...

How Long Does It Take for Water to Cause Damage?

Water is somewhat of a contradiction. It is necessary for life, of course, yet it can also be incredibly damaging. If there is a water leak in your home, for example, that leak could lead to extensive harm before it is discovered and corrected. And, unfortunately, it doesn’t take long at all for that water to cause damage.   If you need help with water damage cleanup in Greensboro NC , AdvantaClean is the first call you should make. We offer water damage repair services that are as timely as they are affordable, and we hope to have the chance to serve you soon.   The Damage Starts Immediately The simple answer to the question in the title of this article is that damage starts to occur just as soon as the water escapes from wherever it is supposed to be. So, if there is a pipe in your basement that develops a leak and allows water to run down behind the walls or onto the floor, that water will start doing damage just as soon as it is out of the pipe. In other wo...

How to Fix Crawl Space Humidity Issues

You probably don’t think about your crawl space on a daily basis. In fact, you may go for long periods of time without even looking down there to see if anything is going on. Unfortunately, if your crawl space humidity is consistently high, problems with mold and mildew can develop while you are busy doing other things. This issue can be addressed, however, and the article below will take a look at some basic strategies.   For a professional solution to your humidity issues, consider working with AdvantaClean on a Winston-Salem crawl space encapsulation project. This approach will lock out much of the moisture that has been leading to humidity issues, helping to keep your crawl space dry and free from mold moving forward.   Isn’t My Crawl Space Protected from Moisture? It might be hard to imagine how moisture would get into your crawl space in the first place. After all, it’s under the house and contained within the foundation, so isn’t it protected from wate...

Is Mold Inspection Part of a Home Inspection?

When you make an offer to purchase a home, it’s nearly certain that you will include the opportunity to perform a home inspection as a condition of that offer. You’ll want a professional to take a close look at the home to confirm that it is in good condition before you close the deal. But is that inspector going to be looking for mold? We’ll take a closer look below so there are no surprises later on.   For a Winston-Salem mold inspection that you can trust to uncover any concerning signs of mold growth, turn to the team at AdvantaClean today. We are proud to serve the greater Winston-Salem area, and our team will thoroughly review your property to make sure mold is not threatening your health.   Not the Primary Focus When you bring in a home inspector to go over a home you may purchase, he or she is not going to be focused on mold specifically while doing their work. Instead, it will be big-picture structural components that get the bulk of the attention, ...

How Often Should You Have Your Commercial Air Ducts Cleaned?

Keeping up with air duct cleaning is one of the best ways to keep the air quality in your commercial space as high as possible. And, since improved air quality is associated with better health and less stress on your HVAC equipment, it’s worth paying attention to this key point. Let’s look at how often those ducts should be cleaned and a few other points related to this topic. AdvantaClean is proud to offer commercial duct cleaning in Winston Salem NC . Thanks to our affordable Winston duct cleaning service, you can easily maintain excellent air quality, and everyone from customers to employees will benefit. Reach out today to learn more.   A Starting Point As a starting point for keeping your commercial air ducts clean, you may want to look at scheduling an annual cleaning. This is a good baseline for many commercial locations, as it will ensure that a significant amount of dust and other particles is not able to collect in the ducts and harm air quality. Given t...

AdvantaClean Supports National Healthy Home Month: Tips for Creating a Healthy Home

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This year, the theme for National Healthy Homes Month is "Connecting Home, Health, and YOU." This theme encourages a focus on understanding the impact of damage caused by disasters and the necessary restoration on your family's physical and emotional well-being. By taking an integrated approach that addresses both health and safety hazards and structural damage, AdvantaClean can improve the quality of life for families affected by these events. Here are some easy and helpful tips for creating a healthy home: Keep It Dry: Water damage can wreak havoc on your home, from the roofline to the foundation. AdvantaClean can assist in restoring the damage and identifying and eliminating vulnerabilities that increase the risk of water intrusion or excessive humidity. Keep It Clean: During the restoration process, opt for durable materials that are easy to clean and maintain. Keep It Safe: Enhance the safety of your home by adding or improving hazard-avoidance fe...

Residential Mold: Structural and Contents Damage Risks

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Discovering  a residential mold outbreak causes understandable concern for homeowners. Mold can significantly damage and weaken building materials. Household goods, furnishings, decor, fixtures, and personal belongings are also in harm's way. If you suspect mold is multiplying in your home, take action immediately to prevent an infestation from spreading. Contact a mold remediation professional like the industry leader AdvantaClean to assess your residence's unique situation,   remediate the current outbreak, and help inhibit future mold growth. How Does Mold Get Inside My Home? Spores are the reproductive cells of fungi commonly called mold. They are invisible as they float on air currents, settle on surfaces, or sift into cracks and crevices. Uncountable quantities of spores are always in the environment, most doing the essential task of breaking down organic waste outside. Many spores are also in residences. Any time people or pets enter your home or a breeze ...

Restoring Success: Call AdvantaClean for Rapid Water Damage Cleanup for Your Business

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When considering the best interests of your business, water cleanup and restoration are never something you want to tackle on your own. Water mitigation calls for professional solutions even when you have an in-house maintenance team. AdvantaClean’s skilled technicians are standing by to provide the expert water damage cleanup your facility needs. Call us 24/7, and we can schedule a crew for your commercial property immediately. The AdvantaClean Advantage We make water damage restoration easier for you here at AdvantaClean. Whether your property has experienced burst pipes, weather-related flooding, or other water emergency, we have proven protocols and moisture control measures to ensure you get results quickly. When you require assistance, our processes often follow these steps: Once you contact our offices, we gather details about your business, the type of water damage, and other pertinent information. Our IICRC-certified water restoration technicians will caref...