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How To Restore Your Home After a Flood

Oct 21, 2020 | Floor Care, Restoration, Water Damage

Flooding is one of the major weather-related risks in the US. Every year billions of dollars are spent on fixing water damages. If you’re one of the many people who’ve suffered flooding at home, we’re here to help you. At EnviroClean, we offer efficient water damage...

5 Home Cleaning Tips to Fight the Vicious Allergy Season

Oct 17, 2020 | Carpet Cleaning, Disinfecting & Sanitizing, Pets, Upholstery

What makes your nose runny, eyes watery, ruins your day, and almost chokes you to death? We're all dreadful of allergies. While you may be making lifestyle changes to improve your health and resistance to them, taking care of your environment is equally crucial in...

How to Tell If Your House Is Being Haunted by Mold

Oct 13, 2020 | Mold Remediation

Do your allergy symptoms worsen when you’re inside the home? Have you noticed a musty smell originating from your basement or attic? If you answer positively to any of these questions, then the chances are that your home is polluted with mold. And that’s not a good...

3 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Carpets Cleaned During Fall

Oct 10, 2020 | Carpet Cleaning

Ah, fall! Halloween’s around the corner, the smell of pumpkin and cinnamon fills the air—it's the perfect time to snuggle up next to the fireplace! You might have a lot of things planned to make the best of fall, but have you considered cleaning your carpet? ...

The Science Behind Mold: How It Begins, Grows, and Can Be Eliminated

Oct 7, 2020 | Mold Remediation

Fuzzy, green, and bound to give you the jitters, we’ve all had to come face to face with mold at least once—whether it was growing in the basement ceiling or the cup you forgot to wash before heading off for vacation! Although gross, the science behind mold is...

Black Mold Growth: What Does It Say About Your Home

Oct 2, 2020 | Mold Remediation

Black mold is a species of mold that has a dark green or black appearance, such as Stachybotrys chartarum. Although, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the color of mold isn't associated with how dangerous it may be. Black mold, in...

Kids and Carpets: How to Maintain Rugs around Your Little One

Sep 28, 2020 | Carpet Cleaning

With babies and children running around, carpet cleaning goes to a whole new level. Even though you may have some rules set in place, such as a 'no shoe zone' or doing crafts on the table, it’s difficult to eliminate the possibility of stains completely. Here are some...

The Dangers Of DIY Mold Removal Projects

Sep 25, 2020 | Mold Remediation

While DIY projects can be fun, not every project is doable or should be tackled without professional help—mold removal falls squarely into that category. It can be tempting to remove mold when it appears inside your home, but there are many dangers DIYers should know...

4 Most Common Causes of Residential Water Damage in South Portland

Sep 18, 2020 | Restoration, Water Damage

In South Portland, Maine, the hot and humid weather that we have been having this summer increases the risk of water damage that can be avoided in drier months. The heat is subsiding however the humidity is still affecting us. This means homeowners need to be more...