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Monday, July 12, 2010

Water Removal Tampa

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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Mold Damage Tampa - Why Mold Removal is So Important

Besides being unsightly, mold, especially Black Mold, can cause a series of health problems including: sinus problems, headaches, dizziness, decreased attention, skin rashes, runny nose, flu-like symptoms and nausea. Mold has even been linked to tremors, kidney problems and infertility. If you have a mold problem, please contact us immediately to discuss what we can do for you! 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT

In the meantime, we invite you to view our latest video on mold and the importance of Mold Removal Tampa.

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What is the Difference Between Mold & Mildew

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Rebuilding in Nashville Employs Builders

Good to hear that Nashville is building after the horrendous flooding. Happily, out of all the loss, there is somewhat of a silver lining – rebuilding means people are getting some work. Read the article below for full details.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100620/NEWS0202/6200364/Nashville-flood-rebuilding-projects-lift-battered-builders

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Keeping Your Dogs, Cats, Birds and Pets Safe this Hurricane Season

Amazingly enough, in doing our research for our latest article, we were shocked that both FEMA and the ASPCA warn pet owners NOT to leave their pets at home should they have to evacuate during a hurricane. We couldn’t fathom abandoning our pets!

Anyways, we have compiled an article to help pet owners devise a safety plan for their animals should a hurricane strike. We hope you find this article useful.

Read it here at: Keeping Your Pets Safe During a Hurricane

For more information, please visit http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/animals.shtm and http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/disaster-preparedness/.

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Clean Air Dust Reducing Carpet?

Recently, a company out of the Netherlands called Desso released a new type of carpeting called the “AirMaster”. Desso says that the AirMaster is designed to trap a higher amount of dust than regular carpets and thus, will reduce airborne particles. Essentially, the AirMaster carpet is said to clean the air.

Ok. So the air is cleaner, but what about the carpet that you walk on? According to independent tests by the German Test Institute, the AirMaster carpet releases 80% of its trapped dust during vacuuming. This result scores higher than regular carpeting which releases 16% less dust when vacuumed.

According to Desso, the AirMaster offers significant indoor air quality improvement and reduces the risk of dust-related health problems such as Asthma.

There is a great debate as to whether or not allergy sufferers & Asthmatics should have carpet in their house. In our opinion, it is really a matter of keeping the carpet clean. Although carpets can act as a filter and essentially trap airborne particles and dust, vacuuming 80% of the particles in your carpet just isn’t good enough. Carpets must be kept clean, vacuumed regularly and professionally cleaned at least every 6 months to optimally impact indoor air quality. If well maintained, they can actual impact indoor air quality better than hard flooring as the trapped particles are less likely to be disturbed.

Professional carpet cleaning is necessary because professional carpet cleaners have the tools to ensure that your carpet will be residue free upon completion. Even though homeowners can clean a carpet themselves, home cleaning presents risks of leaving residue and excess water (water that does not dry after 24 hours becomes a risk for mold growth). Some professionals even use new green techniques that involve little water and low environmental impact.

A final word would be that to maintain good indoor air quality, homeowners must also consider utilizing particle minimizing filters as well as maintaining an environment of low humidity. Indoor spaces that have high humidity will lead to mold growth which will not only impact the air quality in a negative way but will lead to mold-related health problems for you and your pets as well.

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Monday, June 14, 2010

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Real Cost of the New EPA Lead Safe Rule

As of April 22, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has passed a rule called the Renovation, Repair and Painting rule which requires all contractors, property managers or other firms and their workers to be trained in and utilize lead-safe work practices. The new Lead-Safe Certification is a federally regulated program that will help reduce hazardous lead dust commonly caused by renovation and demolition projects. However, this new rule is creating quite a stir in the contracting world as many workers are worried about the financial burdens associated with the increased costs associated with lead-safe practices.

The new Lead-Safe Certification is just one part of the EPA’s campaign for preventing lead poisoning. According to the EPA, lead poisoning amongst children within the United States is a huge problem; damage to the brain and nervous system, hearing problems and headaches are just a few of the problems that can affect children who have been exposed to lead. Although children’s bodies more readily absorb lead, adults are also at risk for lead poisoning and may experience toxicity in the form of nerve disorders, muscle pain and reproductive problems. The EPA had decided to make serious strides in the area of preventing lead exposure and the new Renovation, Repair and Painting rule (RRP) will definitely help steer their agenda.

The RRP directly applies to contractors or firms that are renovating, repairing or painting homes, child care facilities or schools built before 1978. From demolishing a building to electrical work to simply replacing a window, the EPA requires workers to use lead-safe practices so as to not disturb lead paint. The EPA estimates about 38million homes and apartment units contain lead paint. The rule does not cover buildings built in 1978 or later and includes other exemptions such as housing for elderly persons. As well, the rule does not apply to homeowners; though the EPA strongly encourages homeowners to use lead-safe practices when renovating their homes. Currently, the training involves 8 hours to be paid-out-of-pocket. In addition to the training, there is a $300 certification fee per person to be renewed every five years.

Read the rest of the The Real Cost of the New EPA Lead Safe Rule article here