Mold exists in the outside environment naturally and spreads by sending spores into the air. When those spores land in your house mold growth can begin if conditions are right. Once the infestation takes hold the mold can give the dwelling an unpleasant smell. How do...
What’s in your ducts? If you’re a coffee manufacturer, well, that would be coffee. And a lot of it! IRS’ Air Systems Cleaning Technology division was called in when a coffee manufacturer noticed some sagging ductwork. An initial inspection...
What unknown risks lurk in your property, in the ceilings, walls, attic or basement? When you are buying a home there are always unknown or hidden risks, that’s why people hire a home inspector. Even a home inspection can miss mold and fire damage. We came across a...
When you see icicles coming from underneath your neighbor’s siding and there wasn’t a storm recently, that’s cause for concern! When I see icicles on the outside of the house and frosted windows from moisture, I know there is a serious problem...
The term “Hygiene Theater” is one that has been in many headlines recently. It has been used to describe the act of cleaning for the sake of showing that cleaning is being performed rather than actually being effective at infection prevention. Many of the...