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    Breaking the Mold: 5 Mold-Prevention Tips from Steamatic

    The reality is that mold is dangerous in the home. Exposure to airborne toxins, whether through inhalation, ingestion, or physical contact, can cause a wide range of symptoms spanning from mild rash and cold to nerve damage and death. If you suspect water leakage and mold in your home, you should seek out Steamatic cleaning and mold removal specialists immediately. Neglecting to do so potentially puts your family at risk, and leaves your home vulnerable to accelerated deterioration. The following 5 tips will help with your mold prevention and inspection efforts, and Steamatic is standing by 24/7 to respond to any concerning discoveries you may find.

    • Act quickly after any spills. If you manage to clean up damp areas within a day or two of them being created, you can usually prevent mold from growing. This can be difficult if spills run into inaccessible spots, however. If you see visible mold, you should act even  more swiftly by calling in Steamtic mold removal specialists. Do not try to clean the area yourself, or you will agitate and mobile the mold spores.
       
    • Invest in gutter maintenace. Keeping your roof gutters clean and in working condition can help reduce the risk of water leakage in the home. Many Steamatic clients call us in after gutter leaks create pools of mold.
       
    • Empty air conditioning drip pans. This is crucial and often-neglected step keeps your air conditioning from blowing cool mold particles throughout your home.
       
    • Wipe away condensation often. While it is impractical to wipe all condensation away at all times, making an effort to do what you can goes a long way towards mold prevention. If your windows are regularly coated in condensation, there is a good chance that it is time to have them repaired or replaced.
       
    • Reduce humidity with air flow. Open windows and use fans whenever practical to decrease still, wet air and humidity that contributes to mold growth.
    See how Steamatic Canada is changing lives

    We are very happy with the repairs and with Avalon Steamatic. Your team is fantastic! From the initial survey and analysis of the damage by Dave, to Kevin’s team with their excellent carpentry and cabinet making skills, to the excellent work by the cleaning staff, and to your readily accessible self, keeping us in the loop on everything – we were in good hands, and we thank you. I’m pretty sure this was our second time around (second water damage) claim that your company looked after, and it was reassuring to have such a professional company restore our property. We would certainly recommend Avalon Steamatic for anyone going through a similar experience.

    Mr Thorne - Steamatic Avalon
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    Whether it's the elimination of soot from a fire, restoration after flooding or a simple carpet cleaning, we are ready to help you get started on the right foot.