Here’s an unfortunate but true fact: in a home, where there is moisture, there is often mold. Some mold is obvious while other mold doesn’t look like what you might expect. Here’s a rundown of the most common types of indoor molds, what they look like (color and texture), and what problems each can cause […]
If you’re thinking about a construction project—you’re probably dreading the disruption and eager to get your home or office space “ back to normal”. Construction creates a lot of dust that can cause quite a headache—literally! Demolition and many aspects of construction release dust particles into your home, making it hard to breathe and causing […]
If you’ve had flooding in your home due to a leaky or burst pipe, roof leak, excess bathroom moisture, or other issue and discover growing mold thereafter, you might be wondering if you can clean up mold yourself with bleach. Years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency suggested the use of bleach as one means to […]
Any homeowner who has experienced a sewage backup before knows what a nightmare it can be. A sewer line backup can be caused by things like tree roots growing into pipes or wrapping themselves around a sewer line, clogs in your home’s pipes or the city’s main line, punctured pipes, or deteriorated drains and lines. […]
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 […]
Summer has come to a close and it’s the perfect time to get the inside of your building ready for winter. If you have a gymnasium with wood flooring, it’s probably taken a beating this summer, with lots of foot traffic and high usage. Fall is an important time to service your gym floor with […]
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 […]