Household Tips

We recently attended a class in forensic clean up. In the class the instructor made the comment that bleach has lost it’s rating as a sporicide. That led me to think: Bleach has been used for so long by homeowners as a quick and easy mold killer – you mean it isn’t effective at ALL? […]

Can Your Furniture be Saved After a Fire? If you’ve been through the trauma of a house fire, you’re no doubt wondering if your furniture, among other things, can be saved. After you see the results of soot and smoke everywhere, you may find yourself wondering if the fire should have just kept going and […]

Nicotine stains can be a stubborn and unsightly problem, particularly on walls and glass surfaces. Whether you’re a former smoker or have moved into a home with nicotine residue, it’s essential to tackle these stains to restore the appearance and cleanliness of your space. We have gathered various effective methods for cleaning nicotine off walls […]

Spring and summer are traditionally vacation times. Most preparations include packing, stopping the mail, arranging for someone to board Fido and setting the security lighting to make it look as though someone was still at home. Have you considered what should be done though, in case of a water emergency? Water damage is one of […]

As cultures, values and ethics change, customers service skills seem to as well. Good customers service is the lifeblood of any business. You can offer any sort of “teaser” to bring in new customers all you want, but if they don’t come back again, your business won’t be profitable for long. Good customers service is […]

So, you’ve been noticing a musty odor lately at work or home. You’ve also developed a rash, constant headaches, and watery eyes. What’s causing it? It could be mold. Mold and its spores are all around us. The primary types of mold include penicillium and Aspergillus. Other kinds of mold, like the type you see […]

What is an Ice Dam and How Does it Form? Initially I thought an ice dam was formed by blocked gutters; nope! While dams can extend into a gutter if the conditions permit, it’s all a matter of proper and improper insulation and ventilation. In a perfect world, the melting ice and snow would flow […]

So you walk down the stairs into the basement and behold this horrific sight. After the screaming stops and you start breathing again, what do you do? Should you immediately grab your shop vac and call all family and friends who owe you a favor? Or is it safer, and in many cases, less expensive […]

A very common problem in most homes is the residual left by burning candles. The smoke put off by the wicks can go into your heating and air system and stick to the walls too! One lady we cleaned for realized how bad the problem had become when she went to move pictures on the […]

When the word “mold” is used, it never seems to be in a favorable way, does it?  And yet, mold is around us everywhere. For the most part, outdoors, it serves a useful purpose in breaking down organic matter such as downed trees, fallen leaves, and dead animals. We wouldn’t have some foods and medicines […]