Many homeowners think preparing for winter involves turning off the sprinklers and switching the thermostat from cool to heat. However, you can put your home at serious risk if you don’t take the proper steps to get your home winter ready—especially if you live in a climate like the Northeast. Fall is behind us, but […]
We’ve gotten the phone call many times before. An exasperated homeowner or business owner says something like this: “We’ve had a water leak, and it smells musty and moldy.” “I’m concerned about the furry black stuff I see in our bathroom.” “My wall looks soft and I see black streaks on the walls.” Unfortunately, where […]
You spend more time in your home than anywhere else. It’s important to make sure it is not just “surface clean” but sanitized to protect your family’s health. That’s where a whole-house cleaning comes in. AOA Cleaning & Restoration’s whole-house deep clean service provides several benefits you can’t get from a maid or carpet cleaning […]
At AOA Cleaning & Restoration, we’re all about using the best products and offering our customers state-of-the-art solutions to restore their properties to their original condition after a flood, sewage backup, or other disaster. That’s why we’ve partnered with Halosil International, the leader in disinfection and infection control. This company delivers effective, holistic disinfection systems […]
Here in NJ we’re looking at record lows this weekend. Cold weather can stress a house, and one of the worst winter disasters to deal with is a frozen water line or burst pipe. What causes a pipe to burst? The most common reasons are: Water pressure from a clog in the pipes or a […]
The fall season is upon us, and if you’re someone who deals with fall allergies, this time of year has a number of annoying allergy triggers. WebMD explains that autumn brings ragweed, which releases pollen with the cooler temperatures and can travel for hundreds of miles on windy, fall days. Mold is also another common […]
As we head into fall and winter here in the Northeast, it’s important to stay mindful of some of those pesky “house hazards” that come with wet weather. Top of the list: mold, which most of us don’t think about during the winter. However, mold can grow in uninsulated windows, walls and other surfaces when […]
If you have experienced a burst pipe or flood at your home or business, it is essential to act quickly. Flood waters from either scenario can have sewage and many contaminants that are harmful to your health. A flooded home and damaged carpet and walls also can lead to mold. The last thing you want […]
It’s hard not to panic when a pipe in your home bursts or a drain backs up. Of course, the very first thing you should do is locate your main water stop valve and turn it off (by turning the small wheel clockwise). This is usually located in your basement near the front foundation wall […]
So, you’ve had a pipe burst or a basement flood or some other situation causing damage to your home. One of the first questions we get from worried homeowners who call us in crisis is whether their insurance will cover the cost to remediate their homes after water or mold damage. The short answer: it […]