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		<title>The Technology of Professional Cleaning Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Trevano</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those working to keep their homes in order during non-crisis times will be pleased with the variety of services Quality Master Services offers. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Those in need of the services of a professional cleaner will want to choose a company that offers the latest in state of the art technology. <a href="http://qualitymaster.com/">Quality Master Services</a> uses high-tech mounted and portable water extraction units to ensure the quickest and most thorough extraction possible. If the flood situation in you home is exceptionally deep, they use gas-powered, submersible pumps that allow for continuous pumping. Their moisture detection equipment is able to measure the amount of moisture that remains after pumping and draining, ensuring the area is cleared of moisture and humidity. This is imperative in ensuring future mold problems will not arise as the result of a flood.</p>
<p>Once standing water is removed, their technology goes to work drying the affected area. Their high-powered carpet dryer and blower has the ability to dry carpets at four times the rate of a regular dyer. It moves the air under and over the carpet, ensuring fast drying throughout the exposed and isolated fibers of the carpet. The dehumidifiers remove the moisture from walls and floors, and reduce the overall humidity in the air, allowing the affected areas to dry faster.  Quality Master Services also uses the Air Scrubber, a machine that cleans the air of dust, mold, and sewage particles that are often present following a flood. The machine uses a continuous filtering system to clean the air and prevent bacterial growth. Finally, they can ensure effective results with a moisture sensor that determines how much water has accumulated in carpets, ceilings, floors, and walls.</p>
<p>The work is not over once the water and moisture are gone. A quality restoration team understands they must use germicides, fungicides, and antimicrobial treatments to ensure your home returns to its previously healthy state. Carpets, upholstery, and all items that came in contact with floodwater must be disinfected. The products used by Quality Master Services deter the growth of mildew, bacteria, and fungi. They also use the most potent methods of removing foul odors that are caused by the bacteria that may flourish in moist areas.</p>
<p>Once the immediate danger of the crisis has passed, Quality Master Services will use the expertise of scientific professionals like environmental hygienists to ensure the affected area is safe. According to Gary Trevano, president of Quality Master Services, “(Contaminant) sampling must be done real-time, which culture testing does not provide.” When his company declares the job complete, you will be sure your home is safe and clean.</p>
<p>Flood damage is not the only crisis Quality Master Services deals with. In the case of fire damage, they will assist with upholstery cleaning, furniture repair, deodorization, drapery cleaning, and HVAC and <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/having-your-ducts-cleaned">duct cleaning</a>. Smoke will be one of your major challenges following a fire. Clothing will need to be cleaned and deodorized, and electronics and computers will need cleaning. They are able to refer you to experienced professionals who will ensure your belongings are restored to their previous condition.</p>
<p>Quality Master Services understands emergencies do no only occur Monday through Friday during business hours rather 24 hours a day. They specialize in fire and water damage, but also offer a wide range of services during everyday life or following a crisis. Their menu of carpet services includes bonnet cleaning, steam cleaning, shampooing, and showcase cleaning. They also have the ability and experience to <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/the-benefits-of-carpet-cleaning">clean area and Oriental rugs</a>.</p>
<p>Those working to keep their homes in order during non-crisis times will be pleased with the variety of services Quality Master Services offers. Their upholstery cleaning services include dry cleaning, dry-wet cleaning, steam cleaning, and showcase cleaning. They also work on draperies and will clean them on or off-site, taking down and rehanging the draperies, and cleaning the swags and valences. This ensures your window coverings will be free of dust, dirt, and allergens.</p>
<p>Featuring a bevy of services guaranteed to help with the upkeep of your home, or restore your home following a crisis, Quality Master Services should be your primary cleaning company. Available during crisis, or on the everyday basis, they offer the best restoration and cleaning services in Colorado.</p>

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		<title>Emergency Cleaning Services and Insurance Companies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Enrique Ramirez</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A good emergency cleaning service can work with a homeowner’s insurance company to get his claim processed in an impressively timely fashion.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the first things that every homeowner must do after a home-related emergency or disaster is contact his insurance company and immediately file a claim. Of course, as the victim in such a horrendous situation, you’ll probably want to get as much information as possible about your insurance benefits under the circumstances. In some cases, it can be difficult for a claims agent to determine exactly what coverage the homeowner will get without knowing all details of the situation. While a homeowner can do his best to describe the disaster and document it on camera, there can still be some uncertainty on the insurance company’s end as to what actually happened and what needs to be done in order to fix it. This is where emergency cleaning services such as <a title="PuroClean Property Paramedics" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean Property Paramedics</a> can come in handy.</p>
<p>A good <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/emergency-cleaning-service/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with emergency cleaning service">emergency cleaning service</a> can work with a homeowner’s insurance company to get his claim processed in an impressively timely fashion. Since emergency cleaning services understand how insurance companies operate, their representatives often find themselves in the best position to provide claims agents with the information required to properly process claims. A good <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/emergency-cleaning-service/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with emergency cleaning service">emergency cleaning service</a> will be able to provide a complete information packet to the claims agent assigned to work on the situation at hand. This includes detailed digital photographs of the damaged area of the property, in-depth descriptions of the recovery techniques needed to restore the affected area, and accurate estimates of the overall cost of the job. An <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/emergency-cleaning-service/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with emergency cleaning service">emergency cleaning service</a> will also be able to predict how long the cleanup and recovery process is expected to take; this information can be extremely useful to insurance companies that offer temporary housing allowances as part of the homeowner’s insurance coverage.</p>
<p>As an added benefit to both the homeowner and the insurance company, some emergency cleaning services will work to bill the insurance company directly for all cleanup and loss mitigation services. This creates a shorter trail of paperwork and allows for a smoother processing of expenses. Additionally, it enables homeowners to avoid having to shell out money up front and then getting stuck in the situation of anxiously waiting around for a reimbursement check.</p>
<p>Of course, the best reason to use an <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/emergency-cleaning-service/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with emergency cleaning service">emergency cleaning service</a> is the fact that most disaster situations require a cleanup process that exceeds the average homeowner’s capabilities and resources. However, as a bonus, a good <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/emergency-cleaning-service/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with emergency cleaning service">emergency cleaning service</a> can also make the insurance company end of things go a lot smoother, resulting in far less stress and aggravation for the already distraught homeowner.</p>
<p>The next time you’re faced with a disastrous situation at home, get in touch with an <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/emergency-cleaning-service/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with emergency cleaning service">emergency cleaning service</a> and let it work with your insurance company to help you through your difficult time.</p>

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		<title>Why You Shouldn’t Treat Mold with Bleach</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Enrique Ramirez</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to mold, it is not always necessary to call upon a professional service to tackle the problem. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mold, in one form or another, is a problem for people in households throughout the United States. Not only is mold unsightly, it has been associated with a number of health problems of varying levels of severity. In the event that the mold situation in your home has become significantly widespread, you’ll need to contact a professional service to contain the problem before it gets worse. Companies such as <a title="PuroClean Property Paramedics" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean Property Paramedics</a> are experienced in the area of mold prevention and remediation, and they’ll be able to analyze, treat, and seal off moldy areas to control the problem at hand.</p>
<p>When it comes to <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/how-to-prevent-mold">mold</a>, it is not always necessary to call upon a professional service to tackle the problem. Small patches of mold can usually be cleaned using warm water and household detergents; a task that can be handled by any willing homeowner. However, if you are going to deal with your mold problem on your own, then there’s one tactic you might want to avoid: the use of bleach. Though many people like to believe that bleach is the most effective tool for combating mold, this thought process is actually scientifically unfounded.</p>
<p>The object, when treating mold, is to kill its roots to prevent it from spreading. <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/what-is-mold-prevention-and-remediation">Mold remediation</a> often includes the disinfection of wood or wood-based surfaces, all of which are porous materials. Bleach contains water, and the composition of bleach is such that it prevents the proper agents from soaking into such materials to truly kill the roots of the mold. On the other hand, the water component of the bleach will successfully penetrate the surface of wood. Why is this a bad thing? It’s simple: Water is one of the most helpful ingredients in a mold-breeding environment. By introducing bleach to a wood or wood-based surface, you’ll actually be taking an active step to feed the mold, not destroy it. In fact, many people who used bleach to treat mold on wooden surfaces in the past came to realize that a number of days after the application, the mold began to appear darker and more concentrated, the exact opposite of what they were hoping for.</p>
<p>While bleach can be used to combat mold on nonporous surfaces such as countertops, showers, and bathtubs, it might not be as effective as you’d like to think. Studies have shown that the mold-killing ingredients of bleach lose their power over time. By the time a bottle of bleach makes its way from a warehouse to a grocery store to the inside of your home, chances are that mold-fighting formula has already lost much of its strength.</p>
<p>Finally, bleach is not registered with the Environmental Protection Agency as a disinfectant to kill mold. It also contains toxic materials that could cause a number of serious health-related side effects. If you are going to use bleach to tackle a mold problem on a nonporous surface, then use protective gear, including gloves and a face mask.</p>
<p>Of course, the best way to combat mold is to prevent it from growing or occurring in the first place. To do so, keep internal humidity levels in check, and inspect faucets and water sources regularly to ensure that none are leaking. If you’re diligent enough, then you can stop mold in its tracks before it becomes a problematic part of your life.</p>
<p><em>The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.</em></p>

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		<title>What Training Do Emergency Cleaning Service Workers Get?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Enrique Ramirez</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Home-based disasters can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. For most homeowners, the idea of tackling the post-disaster cleanup is overwhelming bordering on seemingly impossible. Fortunately, there are emergency cleaning services out there to help with these very situations.</p>
<p>A <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/questions-to-ask-before-hiring-an-emergency-cleaning-service">good emergency cleaning service</a> will send workers to the scene to assess the initial damage and develop a course of action for cleanup and recovery. Of course, once help does arrive, a common question that distraught homeowners tend to ask is “so how do you guys know what to do?” It’s a valid question, and one that Enrique Ramirez, the owner of <a title="PuroClean Property Paramedics" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean Property Paramedics</a>, is prepared to answer. Enrique has dedicated much of his time to training his employees to deal with a wide variety of <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/how-to-cope-with-a-home-related-disaster">home-related disasters</a> and <a href="articles/what-to-look-for-in-an-emergency-cleaning-service">emergency situations</a>. As such, his workers are prepared to tackle everything from floods to fungi.</p>
<p>So how does Enrique get his employees up to speed? For starters, he believes in hands-on training to the most realistic extent possible. To this end, he will put his employees through a series of cleanup tasks designed to mimic actual real-life emergency situations. In order to train his workers to deal with <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/how-to-minimize-water-damage">water-related disaster</a>s, he’ll arrange for them to access a flooded room. The workers will then learn how to use the company’s drying equipment to effectively remove as much moisture as possible from the area. The same goes for fire and smoke-related emergencies. As part of their training, Enrique’s employees will get to clean up after an actual fire; this means not only practicing the art of soot removal, but learning how to get rid of the leftover smell.</p>
<p>Of course, not all situations can be safely mimicked, and the last thing that Enrique would ever do is put his workers in any sort of jeopardy. In fact, as part of the training process, employees are taught how to make good use of their protective gear. <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/what-is-mold-prevention-and-remediation">Mold</a>, for example, is one of those things that can’t be recreated for training purposes. However, Ramirez&#8217;s employees must still go through the process of setting up a containment area and taking the necessary steps to combat a hypothetical mold problem.</p>
<p>While it’s important that <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/emergency-cleaning-service/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with emergency cleaning service">emergency cleaning service</a> workers learn the technical skills necessary to address the situations with which they might be faced, there’s another aspect of training that Enrique insists that his workers go through; customer service and <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/why-emergency-cleaning-services-must-show-compassion">compassion</a>. After all, his employees are bound to arrive on the scene and catch homeowners during their most vulnerable moments. A good <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/emergency-cleaning-service/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with emergency cleaning service">emergency cleaning service</a> will emphasize the importance of patience, kindness, and responsiveness during such difficult times.</p>
<p>If you’re ever in the unfortunate situation of being faced with the aftermath of a home-related disaster, then take comfort in the fact that there are companies such as <a title="PuroClean" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean</a> who take steps to ensure that all workers are well-trained and well-prepared for the cleanup task. After all is said and done, as Enrique likes to point out, his employees are in the business of helping people. It doesn’t get much more reassuring than that.</p>

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		<title>Why Emergency Cleaning Services Must Show Compassion</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Enrique Ramirez</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of his promise to customers, Ramirez also insists on perpetual communication between his employees and those in need.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The aftermath of an emergency or home-related disaster can be a devastating time for homeowners. When faced with large-scale damages, many questions that tend to run through a homeowner’s mind: Are any of my prized possessions salvageable? Will my insurance company cover this? Will I have to move out until the situation is fixed, and if so, where will I stay?</p>
<p>Enrique Ramirez, owner of <a title="PuroClean Property Paramedics" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean Property Paramedics</a>, understands just how difficult those post-disaster moments must be. For this reason, he insists on <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/what-training-do-emergency-cleaning-service-workers-get">training his employees not only in the proper loss mitigation techniques</a>, but in something equally as important in these situations: <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/what-to-look-for-in-an-emergency-cleaning-service">compassion</a>. Ramirez knows that mentally and emotionally, people are at their worst when his company representatives arrive on the scene. For this reason, he insists that every member of his team have a personality that is gentle enough to truly convey sympathy when homeowners need it the most.</p>
<p>While many emergency cleaning services might come equipped with the proper tools and techniques to tackle the disaster at hand, not all companies recognize the importance of compassion during such a difficult time. According to Ramirez, one factor that makes <a title="PuroClean" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean</a> stand out is the company’s attitude towards homeowners in distress. After all, he realizes that a person’s home is not just about design themes and material possessions; it’s about memories. The living room is not just a place to put those fancy couches; it’s a place where family chats took place around the fireplace and board game tournaments were won and lost. The dining room is more than just a storage area for fine china; it’s the place where all of those family dinners took place throughout the years. When a person is faced with property damage, that person not only must deal with the financial repercussions, but must also face the fact that the settings for so many memories might possibly be gone forever.</p>
<p>Ramirez likes to remind his employees that when people sustain significant damage in their homes, they also begin to lose their sense of security. After all, the home is supposed to serve as a safe haven, a place to which one can return to each night and escape the worries of the rest of the world. For many, the thought of being forced to evacuate their home, even if for only a number of days, can be traumatizing in and of itself. Enrique’s team members must keep this in mind as they prepare homeowners for what to expect as far as the cleanup effort is concerned.</p>
<p>As part of his promise to customers, Ramirez also insists on perpetual communication between his employees and those in need. For this reason, <a title="PuroClean" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean</a> has live operators available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Enrique understands that the last thing that a distraught homeowner wants to do after a disastrous situation is wait on hold for an extended period of time or leave a message on a cleaning service’s answering machine. Not only does Ramirez guarantee a live person on the other end of the line, he has a policy of responding to all calls within two hours from when they are placed.</p>
<p>The people of <a title="PuroClean" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean</a> call themselves “the paramedics of property damage” for a reason. By working quickly and efficiently to get each home back into shape,  PuroClean&#8217;s team is doing its part to repair the lives of those who have been affected by home-based disasters. And the sooner those people can return to their homes and resume their normal lives, the sooner they are likely to truly heal.</p>

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		<title>What is Mold Prevention and Remediation?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Enrique Ramirez</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the event that mold is found inside a home, then the owner should take immediate steps to prevent the problem from worsening.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mold is a problem for people in households throughout the country. Most people don’t realize that merely one square inch of mold can contain more than6 5 million mold spores. Why is this bad? Mold has the potential to cause a number of health problems if left untreated, including breathing problems and allergic reactions. Mold can be especially dangerous for young children, pregnant women, and people with immunodeficiency diseases. Therefore, homeowners should be prepared to take the necessary steps to prevent mold from occurring or spreading.</p>
<p>In the event that mold is found inside a home, then the owner should take immediate steps to <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/how-to-prevent-mold">prevent the problem</a> from worsening. Homeowners can attempt to tackle small patches of mold on their own. However, for larger areas of mold that have become widespread throughout the home, a professional should be called  to handle the situation. Companies such as <a title="PuroClean Property Paramedics" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean Property Paramedics</a> have the proper tools and techniques to tackle a mold problem before it truly gets out of control.</p>
<p>For starters, <a title="PuroClean" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank"> PuroClean</a> will send a team out to the affected home to evaluate the situation. Employees will never officially use the word “mold” until the area in question is physically tested. Instead, they will come equipped with test kits so that they can take samples from the affected areas and send them to a lab for evaluation. In fact, in many cases, they are able to detect mold that isn’t even visible. Only once they get the results do they confirm that the area in question is, indeed, infected with mold. As part of the remediation process, the team will even go so far as to try to identify what type of mold they are dealing with. This way, they can give the homeowner an understanding as to what type of hazards are involved in its presence, and devise a course of action for future prevention.</p>
<p>Once the mold problem is confirmed as such, the remediation team will tape off the moldy areas within the home and put up plastic to avoid contaminating other areas. They will then set up a HEPA air scrubber so that the bad, moldy air can be filtered and then blown outside of the house. After the initial setup is complete, the mold remediation team can then treat the mold in order to clean the area and prevent the mold from spreading. This is done by either wire-brushing the affected areas or spraying them with a hydrogen peroxide-based serum. In some cases, the team can also use a dry ice blast to combat larger areas of mold. Once the moldy areas are treated, they are then HEPA vacuumed to ensure that no unwanted particles are filtered into the air. Finally, the affected area is properly sealed to ensure that the mold situation is accordingly contained.</p>
<p>Of course, the best way to combat mold is to prevent it from developing in the first place. However, if it’s too late for that, then call for some help before the problem gets worse. Remember, ignoring mold won’t make it go away; it will only make it grow with a vengeance.</p>
<p><em>The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.</em></p>

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		<title>What is Deodorization and Odor Control?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Enrique Ramirez</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether it was caused by a disaster or is the result of your own habits, an unpleasant odor in the air can make it difficult to exist within your home. In some cases, a pungent enough smell can cause sore throats and breathing difficulties for the unfortunate members of the affected household. Intense <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/odors/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with odors">odors</a> are actually a lot more difficult to remove than one might think. Some strong <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/odors/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with odors">odors</a> have the ability to not only permeate the air, but set into furniture and carpet as well. Most homeowners who attempt to combat the problem on their own are quick to learn that a formula of wide open windows plus a hefty dose of air freshener simply won&#8217;t cut it.</p>
<p>If you really want that smell out of your air and out of your life, then you’ll need to call a company with the proper tools and technologies to get your house smelling as good as new. While deodorization might not necessarily fall under the category of “emergency,” your best bet is to contact an emergency cleaning service such as <a title="PuroClean Property Paramedics" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean Property Paramedics</a> to tackle the stench that is plaguing your home. Since deodorization is a key component of most emergency cleanup jobs, those who work for such companies are well-versed in the art of property restoration and odor control.</p>
<p>So when is it necessary to bring in the professionals for deodorization and odor control? On a most basic level, you’ll need to bring in the experts if all your stench-removal efforts have failed. However, certain circumstances definitely warrant some outside help. After a small fire in the home, it’s possible to have an odor that persistently lingers. Even if the fire itself was contained and didn’t cause much damage, the resulting odor might not go away without the right technologies.</p>
<p>Another good reason to call upon a cleaning service for deodorization is to eliminate the stench of cigarette smoke in houses where indoor smoking was permitted. Any non-smoker who has ever walked into the home of a smoker will agree that the lingering odor is certainly noticeable, if not downright intolerable. In many cases, homeowners who smoked indoors and are looking to sell their homes will call  a professional odor control service to freshen the air and free the residence of all traces of smoke.</p>
<p>Finally, professional deodorization and odor control can come in handy in the event that animal <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/tags/odors/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with odors">odors</a> or allergens need to be purged from the indoor environment. In many cases, a person with cat allergies will move into a place where cats once lived, and within hours, that poor soul will find himself reaching for the allergy medicine. Rather than suffer with perpetually puffy eyes, a person in this type of situation can call a cleaning service that specializes in odor removal and nip the problem in the bud.</p>
<p>If you do decide to use a professional service for odor control, then be aware that your home will probably have to be vacated during the deodorization process. Even the professionals who come in to set up the air-neutralizing equipment will usually leave the premises once the air-freshening procedure has begun. To minimize the inconvenience, try to schedule your appointment at a time when it will be easy to situate yourself and your family members elsewhere for a number of hours until the job is complete.</p>
<p>When it comes to your home, a nasty odor can serve as a black cloud  over daily existence. Rather than live with an unpleasant scent, call on a professional to take care of the problem. After just a few hours, that bothersome smell will be gone, and you’ll have your indoor air smelling as fresh as ever.</p>
<p><em>The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.</em></p>

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		<title>How to Prevent Mold</title>
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		<dc:creator>Enrique Ramirez</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unfortunately for homeowners, mold is a rather common problem among most United States households. The presence of mold has been linked to a number of serious health problems, including breathing issues, allergies, and even depression. It’s no wonder that so many companies specialize in mold-related services. Enrique Ramirez is the owner of <a title="PuroClean Property Paramedics" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean Property Paramedics</a>, a company that specializes in <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/what-is-mold-prevention-and-remediation">mold prevention and remediation</a>, and according to him, the best way to <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/myths-about-mold">treat mold</a> is to prevent it from occurring in the first place.</p>
<p>Mold requires three components in order to exist. First, it needs a food source, which can be just about anything in the home. After all, mold has been known to feed off of everything from dust to wood to drywall. The second thing that mold needs is the ideal temperature to develop; this usually falls 60 to 85 degrees. Since most internal home temperatures also tend to fall within this range, it’s no wonder that mold doesn’t seem to have such a difficult time springing up. The third and final thing that mold needs is moisture, which is the one aspect of the mold-producing formula that homeowners actually do have the ability to control.</p>
<p>The best way for homeowners to prevent mold is to take steps to minimize the presence of moisture within the home. For starters, anyone whose home contains a basement should invest in a dehumidifier. You can purchase either a stand-alone unit or one that runs directly into a drain. Next, you’ll want to keep your house as well-ventilated as possible. This means that you’ll need to make an effort to run bathrooms vents after showering or taking baths. Ramirez suggests running the bathroom vent 30 to 60 minutes after showering to allow the moisture to truly dissipate.</p>
<p>Another way for homeowners to prevent mold is to keep an eye out for leaks. You’ll want to make sure to check all faucets and toilets, as these tend to be popular leak sources. Unfortunately, Ramirez  has seen too many cases of a leaky faucet dripping into a connected cabinet, thereby creating the perfect breeding ground for mold. It is important to check anything else in your home that has a water supply source. If your fridge contains a water cooler or built-in ice maker, then it becomes a potential hot spot for leaks. If you do spot a leak, then get it repaired as soon as possible. The longer you wait to have it fixed, the greater your chances of having mold grow into a large scale problem.</p>
<p>The more proactive you are in searching for the warning signs of mold, the less likely you’ll be to encounter a significant mold problem. For a truly thorough job, check ceilings and walls for water stains on a regular basis. Discolored walls or ceilings are usually a sign that there could be a problem. You’ll also want to clean out your gutters regularly and aim any outdoor sprinklers away from your home’s exterior walls to prevent water from seeping into the house.</p>
<p>Another good way to prevent mold is to reduce the presence of dust. Vacuum floors and dust windowsills and furniture regularly. Don’t forget to cover those hard to reach places; dust has a tendency to accumulate behind refrigerators and under living room couches. You should also remember to clean or replace air conditioner filters as recommended.</p>
<p>By taking the proper steps to prevent mold, you’ll be doing your part to prevent hassles and health problems down the line. However, if despite your best efforts you do spot mold inside your house, then don’t neglect it in the hopes that it will somehow magically go away. Remember, when it comes to mold, the more you leave it alone, the more you’ll be giving it an opportunity to make itself at home.</p>
<p><em>The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.</em></p>

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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Enrique Ramirez</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many homeowners – especially those with newer homes – have probably never heard of a puff back, and fortunately so. Although it might sound like something that happens when one person blows cigarette smoke in another person’s face, a puff back is actually a fairly destructive type of furnace malfunction. A puff back occurs when an oil-burning furnace essentially backfires, causing significant amounts of soot to suddenly fill the home. Some puff backs can occur instantly, sending all of the soot flying in one single blast; in other situations, the soot will scatter gradually on a slower path of destruction.</p>
<p>The effects of a puff back can vary based on the situation at hand. In some cases, a thick layer of soot will suddenly spread itself over surfaces throughout the entire home. In other instances, the soot will simply appear as a light coating similar in appearance to regular dust. The key difference between puff back soot and standard dust particles is that dust tends to be odor-free, while soot has an unmistakably noticeable odor.</p>
<p>Of course, the best way to deal with puff backs is to prevent them from happening in the first place. By having your oil burning furnace inspected yearly, you’ll be doing your part to prevent such a messy malfunction. However, the thing about puff backs is that they’re not easy to predict, and despite your best efforts, you might one day find yourself in an unfortunately filthy situation.</p>
<p>If a puff back does occur inside your home, then you’ll want to shut your furnace off right away so that it doesn’t continue to blow soot all over the place. You’ll then need to contact your insurance company to make a claims representative aware of the incident. Once your claim is in the works, you’ll want to call an emergency cleaning service such as <a title="PuroClean Property Paramedics" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean Property Paramedics</a> that is trained to deal with such situations. When it comes to puff backs, it’s important to begin the cleaning process as soon as possible. Soot has a high tendency to travel, and it will keep reappearing if it is not properly removed.</p>
<p>Although you might be tempted to take cleanup matters in your own hands, be warned that soot removal comes with its own set of special instructions. While it’s best to leave the cleanup to the professionals, if you are going to tackle it on your own, then make sure to never run your bare hands along the affected areas of your home. The oils from your fingers can mix with the soot to create a smear that can cause further damage to walls and other parts of the home.</p>
<p>Even if you are somehow able to effectively remove most of the soot, there’s still that whole “smell factor” to tackle. Most homeowners don’t have the ability to get rid of that unsettlingly strong stench that soot likes to leave behind. An emergency cleaning service, on the other hand, will be well-equipped to eliminate that rather unpleasant odor.</p>
<p>Although puff backs aren’t the most common of occurrences, they can happen to anyone with the right – or wrong – set of circumstances. If you ever have the misfortune of suddenly finding yourself in a soot-soaked mess, then call an emergency cleaning service before the problem worsens. Then, you also might want to consider upgrading your furance.</p>

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		<title>Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Emergency Cleaning Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Enrique Ramirez</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since time is of the essence in situations like these, it is important that a homeowner faced with these circumstances be prepared with the proper questions to ensure that he is hiring the right service for what is bound to be a rather involved cleanup project.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The aftermath of a property disaster or emergency is always difficult for the homeowner involved. It’s hard enough to contemplate the damages at hand, but for some, it’s even harder to determine which emergency cleaning service will be the best company for the job. Since time is of the essence in situations like these, it is important that a homeowner faced with these circumstances be prepared with the proper questions to ensure that he is hiring the right service for what is bound to be a rather involved cleanup project. Enrique Ramirez, owner of <a title="PuroClean Property Paramedics" href="http://puroclean-wi.net/" target="_blank">PuroClean Property Paramedics</a>, suggests that homeowners ask the following questions before committing to a <a href="http://local.yodle.com/articles/what-to-look-for-in-an-emergency-cleaning-service">particular service or contractor</a>:</p>
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<li><strong>Are you licensed?</strong> First and foremost, you must make sure that the company you are thinking of hiring is licensed to perform the specific services that your situation requires. Whether it’s fire damage, water removal, or mold mitigation, you’ll need proof that the company in question is officially authorized to perform the necessary services. You’ll also want to see if the emergency cleaning service is IICRC certified, which means that it has the backing of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification.</li>
<li><strong>Are you insured?</strong> Before you can agree to any sort of contract, you’ll need to make sure that the emergency cleaning service in question has the proper liability insurance in place. If the company is not properly insured and a worker gets injured on your property during the course of the job, then you, the homeowner, will be legally and financially responsible – which is the last thing you’ll want to face during an already stressful time.</li>
<li><strong>Are your workers trained and experienced in my specific situation?</strong> Home-related disasters can come in a variety of situations and circumstances. Before you agree to use a company’s services, make sure that the company has experience in dealing with your specific situation. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for details as to how the company in question will go about tackling your cleanup job. The more information you get, the more comfortable you’ll feel when it comes time to make your decision.</li>
<li><strong>How long do you expect the job to take?</strong> Emergency cleanup can be a complicated job. Multiple factors come into play when estimating the length of the cleanup project at hand, but a good emergency cleaning service representative should be able to use his expertise to determine approximately how long your particular situation will take to rectify. While you might not like what you hear, it’s better for you, as a homeowner, to know how long the job is likely to take so that you can manage the situation accordingly. Since many emergency situations require temporary evacuation from the home, you’ll need to know how long you should expect to stay away so that you can make the proper short-term housing arrangements. Your insurance company might also need to know how long the cleanup is expected to take, especially if your coverage includes a temporary housing allowance. Therefore, you should never sign a service contract until you have an estimated finish date for the job &#8212; in writing.</li>
<li><strong>Do you have references?</strong> The best way to determine whether or not your emergency cleaning service will live up to its promises is to speak with former satisfied customers. Do not hesitate to ask your representative for references, specifically the names of people whose circumstances are similar to the ones in which you are suddenly finding yourself. You’ll then want to ask each of those former customers if his cleanup job was completed in a timely fashion and in a satisfactory manner.</li>
<li><strong>Does my insurance company recommend this service?</strong> Of course, this is a question that you’ll want to ask your insurance company directly, but it’s an important one to cover before signing any contracts. Insurance companies are used to dealing with emergency situations and as such, they tend to have information on all the local emergency cleaning services on file. It’s a wise idea to ask your claims representative if he or she recommends the cleaning service that you are thinking of using. Any reputable service in the area is bound to be one that your insurance company is, at the very least, familiar with. If the company name doesn’t ring a bell with your insurance agent, then that should be an automatic warning sign. Also, remember that while this might be the first time in which you’re faced with a particular domestic disaster, your insurance company representative has probably seen the situation many times before. Therefore, if your insurance company specifically advises you against using a particular service, then you’d be foolish not to heed such a warning.</li>
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<p>Dealing with the aftermath of an emergency can be mentally and emotionally trying. However, the right cleaning service can help turn a devastating situation into one that is, with time, easily fixable. The more questions you ask before committing to a particular service, the better equipped you’ll be to make a good decision as to which company to choose for this  important job.</p>

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