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Why is Lead Paint Removal Essential for Your Health

by Admin | October 30, 2020 | Environmental

Lead is an element that has been used as an additive to paint for pigmentation and durability for over a hundred years in the United States. However, as negative health effects from lead-painted houses became more prevalent, use has diminished. In spite of this, there are still millions of houses containing lead paint. It is a health imperative to encourage lead paint removal.

What are the Benefits of Hiring a Trauma Cleanup Expert

by Admin | August 29, 2020 | Biohazard Remediation

What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Trauma Clean Up Expert? The dark side of life involves some truly horrifying occurrences, from deaths to natural disasters. A proper cleanup of these disasters prevents contamination and further property damage, and there are some key reasons to consult a trauma cleanup agency. The Reality of Disasters. One […]

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How Can You Protect Your Home with the Help of Asbestos Abatement Services

by Admin | June 25, 2020 | Environmental

You can protect your home with the help of asbestos abatement services, by learning as much as you can about asbestos, the likelihood of it, and how to cope if you think it may be present. Don’t try to deal with it yourself, but talk to a professional, certified company who knows how to do […]

Don’t Roll the Dice on Crime and Trauma Scene Cleanup Services

by Admin | October 11, 2019 | Biohazard Remediation

Once officials have investigated and collected evidence at the scene of crime that’s been contaminated with biological material, there’s only one thing left to do: clean up. After all the disruption and chaos, you want things to return to normal as quickly as possible. You might be tempted to have your regular maintenance team clean […]

Drywood Termite Treatment Case Study

by Admin | July 6, 2018 | Heat Treatment

In the summer of 2018, Alliance received a call from Mark Russell with California Termite Solutions representing a homeowner with a property in escrow. The homeowner needed to clear up a termite infestation before the sale could be closed. Looking to complete the sale within days, they did not have time to use a traditional […]

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Air Duct Cleaning During Flu Season

by Admin | February 6, 2018 | Indoor Air Quality

In the healthcare industry, maintaining a pristine environment is paramount to patient and staff safety, particularly during peak flu seasons that sweep across California and the broader United States. Influenza seasons are unpredictable and can begin as early as October. With the right precautions, you can minimize the risk of patients and staff contracting contagious diseases […]

Safety During Wildfire Cleanup

by Admin | December 19, 2017 | Indoor Air Quality

California has had an influx of wildfires! Throughout these fires, it is important to protect workers’ health and their surroundings during the cleanup process. Even after the wildfires are put out, there are many safety concerns to be considered. In a recent notice released by CAl/OSHA they have highlighted safety concerns to keep in mind […]

Air Duct Cleaning in Grow Houses

by Admin | October 26, 2017 | Indoor Air Quality

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a building is wasted. Contaminants in the air ducts can cause it to operate harder and shorten the life of the HVAC system. Although filters are used, the heating and cooling system can still be susceptible to […]

The Importance of Properly Managed HVAC Systems in Grow Houses

by Admin | October 16, 2017 | Indoor Air Quality

Airtek Indoor Air Solutions collaborates with HVAC Authority President, Grant Baecker to Discuss: The Importance of Properly Managed HVAC Systems in Grow Houses HVAC systems are necessary to ensure the health of the building, its occupants and plants. The main purposes of a Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system are to, help maintain proper indoor […]

The Importance of Air Balancing in Grow Houses

by Admin | October 5, 2017 | Indoor Air Quality

Airtek Indoor Air Solutions, an Alliance Environmental Group company, collaborates with MSE Environmental Regional Manager, Erik Lundgaard to Discuss: THE IMPORTANCE OF AIR BALANCING IN GROW HOUSES Many residential and commercial forced air duct systems are typically not properly engineered or balanced to distribute air where it is needed; causing some rooms and/or spaces to […]

Spotting Mold Allergies in Children

by Admin | September 7, 2017 | Indoor Air Quality

Although mold is not a heavily regulated material, people can be highly sensitive to mold particles. While children are growing, they are extremely susceptible to harmful substances because their systems are still developing. Exposure to mold can cause three different types of reactions: allergenic, pathogenic, and toxigenic. Allergenic reactions produce an immune response where the […]

Where to Find Asbestos in the Home

by Admin | February 21, 2017 | Environmental

Asbestos was deemed the “magic mineral” – nearly indestructible and encouraged to be used wherever possible. It was the most popular material used in the 1970’s. Not only was asbestos extremely strong, it could also absorb sound, was extremely heat, fire, and electricity resistant, and was incredibly affordable. These desirable properties made the fibrous material […]

Bed Bugs for Property Managers

by Admin | July 26, 2016 | Heat Treatment

In recent years, Los Angeles has ranked fourth for the worst city in the nation for bedbug infestations, with the Bay Area coming in 16th place. When bedbugs arise in a property, assigning responsibility can be extremely difficult. Property Managers want the issue handled quickly and discreetly, but without a known origin, it can be hard to prevent their continuation.

Biohazard: What To Do

by Admin | May 19, 2016 | Biohazard Remediation

For most property and facility managers, biohazard training is often overlooked. This leaves the manager...

Excessive Content – Things to Know

by Admin | April 22, 2016 | Biohazard Remediation

With TV shows like "Hoarders" and "Buried Alive", hoarding has become a growing issue in American culture. Compulsive hoarding affects approximately 700,000 to 1.4 million people in the US. This disorder may affect appear to affect only the individual, but it can have a ripple effect on families, neighbors, and HOA's. Hoarding, or excessive contents, is a chromic disorder that gradually worsens over a period of time. Usually this is sparked by a traumatic event, like a death or separation of some kind; or can be due to a genetic disorder. This will heighten the anxiety in the individual and encourage the need to hold-on to important items as though they were family keepsakes.

Excessive Content Clean Up

by Admin | October 31, 2015 | Biohazard Remediation

With TV shows like "Hoarders" and "Animal Hording", hoarding has become a growing issue in American culture. Approximately 3% to 5% of the U.S. population has a hoarding disorder.