So you read up on how to spot a potential hoarding situation, you’ve realized you or a loved one may have a problem, and you’ve acknowledged that help may be needed to address the issue. Congratulations, you’ve already taken a giant leap towards getting help!
Now, what’s the next step?
Hoarding is a mindset that can either feed off mental illness or can act as a mental illness in and of itself. Because of this, it’s important to remember that treating it in an incorrect manner can just start the hoarder back at square one, or traumatize them and make things even worse. Just like a chronic health condition can take an ongoing treatment plan to keep in check long after the symptoms have gone away, getting a hoarder help relies as much upon making sure the symptoms causing the hoarding are addressed as well as the hoarding process itself.
Relapses may happen, and it may take approaching treatment in a number of different ways before any tangible progress is made. If you find you’re getting upset with a lack of progress, take a step back and breathe. While understandable, anger and frustration can spark regression as the hoarder goes back to handling stress in the way that they best know how; by surrounding themselves with possessions that help them feel safe.
The old Daoist proverb rings especially true with hoarding; while it may be easy to understand that getting help for a hoarder is a gradual process, it can be harder to accept that getting the hoarder to even part with one item is a success. Take every win as a step in a never-ending journey, where even getting the hoarder to admit that they have a problem can be difficult to accomplish.
Just because you managed to clean out the house once doesn’t mean it will stay clean. Make sure that, if you’re the hoarder, you stay on top of warning signs that you may be repeating old habits. If you’re the loved one of a hoarder, keep an eye out if it seems like they might be regressing. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is another adage that is incredibly relevant here — if help is obtained before the hoard becomes a problem again, catching the mindset that enabled the hoard to re-emerge may lend valuable insight into what may be causing the issue in the first place.
If possible, seek to enlist the help of a specialist to help prepare the hoarder mentally for the ordeal to come. Mental health is an exceedingly important part of a successful hoarding recovery strategy, and some sort of mental preparation is essential. This might be therapy, advice from someone who was in a similar situation, or just general encouragement and support.
If the hoarder refuses to see a mental health expert or is otherwise against seeking help because they don’t think they have a problem (or if this sort of help is otherwise unattainable), it may be worth consulting with a specialist for advice on how to persuade the hoarder to get enough help that they’re open to having others help begin the process of cleaning.
The most important thing not to do is lure the person out of the house and then clean for them, or force them to take part in something they are adversely against. This can make the underlying symptoms worse, will not stop the hoarder from continuing to collect belongings that will eventually build up once again, and can make true recovery even more difficult. Bio-One Tucson works with clients for precisely this reason.
Once the hoarder is ready to help and willing to take steps to change, even if tentative initially, then the actual cleaning can begin.
Interventions, in extreme cases, can be effective. Of course, this depends very heavily on how well the intervention is staged, whether the path towards recuperation is clearly charted from intervention until recovery, and upon the individual. However, interventions should always be a last-ditch effort. In some cases, they may even make things worse.
It is highly recommended to hire professional help like Bio-One Tucson for help with the actual cleaning process. It’s possible piles of belongings haven’t been moved or even touched in years, and could be hiding swarms of pests, dangerous molds, or festering diseases. Your goal is the same as ours — getting the hoarder’s living space back to pre-hoarding conditions — and years of helping others do just that has given us valuable experience that we can leverage to safely and efficiently assist in cleaning efforts.
If you are curious about our process and what makes us different from other services you might seek to hire, just take a look at the services we provide. By not focusing just on one specific task, we can handle complex situations that others may not be able to, including:
Pet waste
Mold
Medical biohazard (such as blood, biological waste, and more)
Terrible odors
Sewage backup
In addition to the services we provide, we work with clients to help bring them comfort in a time of great distress and treat them with respect and compassion in order to make the process easier on them. While this process isn’t an easy one, it is one that we seek to make as easy on everyone involved as possible.
If you want advice, more information, or to enlist our help with cleaning out the home of either yourself or a loved one, visit our Hoarding page today. With years of experience under our belts and a client-focused attitude towards customer service, we can’t wait to help you reclaim your home.
Strange odors are a good sign that something is not quite right with your house. Whether you have a sewage backup, an animal infestation, a mold problem or an undiscovered death in your vicinity, a trademark stench can help point you in the right direction to see what’s going on. Even something more mundane like a stale, musky odor that just won’t go away can be annoying, and a good enough reason in and of itself to call an expert cleaning crew for help.
Some common smells and their causes can be found below. If the scent is long-term and you find it lingering in your home long after the source of the smell is gone, contact Bio-One Tucson today for information on our odor removal services. Years of experience and use of the best products around help us to ensure that we treat the odor at its source so you don’t have to deal with it any longer.
If you smell something that “smells like death,” chances are it could be. Undiscovered death, or the death of someone that goes under the radar for an extended period of time, is rare but certainly not unheard of. Especially if a neighbor has no family to check up on them, weeks or months could go by before the source of the odor is discovered. If the odor persists, checking with neighbors to see if the smell is bothering them as well could be a great way to see if they’re impacted as well or see if it’s localized to you.
If the scent is localized to you, it’s entirely possible that you have a pest or rodent infestation, and one of them passed away within your walls or under your floorboards. Consulting with an exterminator is a great way to confirm this suspicion, and set a plan in motion to get rid of the pests plaguing your place.
This is yet another telltale sign that you may have a pest problem. If you’ve washed and washed and washed your poor dog over the course of the past few weeks and it still smells like wet dog in your house long after he’s dried off, it’s quite likely that there’s another animal in the vicinity that’s causing the smell. An exterminator could help you solve your problem! Make sure to check our article on post-extermination cleanup if this is the route you take.
A fishy smell in your house may not have anything to do with your freezer — although it’s still certainly worth checking out. If nothing there is awry, it could instead be an overheated electrical outlet. Sometimes the plastic coatings on outlets or internal wiring can let off an unpleasant scent akin to fish that tell you that something is not working correctly. If you can isolate which of your electrical components is malfunctioning, an electrician should be able to help you swap out parts to eliminate the source of the smell.
If it’s not due to overheated electrical components, having an expert take a look at your air ducts could help isolate what the problem could be.
If you notice that part of your home smells stale and musky, it may be a sign of mold. Mold can be a significant problem to the health of both you and your home, and catching it early can stop a problematic invasion in its tracks. If you find that you’re in need of mold remediation, Bio-One Tucson’s crew is made up of experts that will go above and beyond to ensure that your mold problem is treated at its source, never to return. Get more information or contact us to request our services on our Mold Remediation service page.
The scent of rotten eggs could speak to a natural gas leak or a sewage leak. If you’re smelling a sudden strong, prominent stink of rotten egg, get out of your house immediately and call 911 so they can send out someone to deal with the scent, and whatever may be causing it.
If the scent is more subtle, and only happens at random intervals, it’s likely a less serious issue, although it would still be a good idea to contact a plumber. You may have a leak in your plumbing, and getting it repaired before it becomes an issue will save you lots of time and money down the road.
Something smelling like sewage could point to a number of different issues. Before taking drastic measures, make sure first that the seal for your toilet is working properly. If the seals of your toilets are looking fine, it may be time to call the plumber. While there’s still the opportunity that it isn’t a problem of catastrophic proportions, the key to tackling the current odor before it settles is preventing whatever problem could be building up in your house’s pipes.
Make sure, first of all, that your house isn’t actually on fire. If it is, evacuate and call 911.
If everything is normal, but a smoky scent is still lingering around your house, check your fireplace and your chimney. Creosote, a byproduct of wood fires, can build up in chimneys and cause a smoky scent that can linger for days after the fire’s been put out. Long-term exposure to smoke can also cause a lingering smell in rooms exposed to smoke and could require deep cleaning to properly address.
If your house is plagued by strange odors you just can’t get to go away, Bio-One of Tucson can help those in Tucson and the surrounding areas to get rid of the smell. Whether you’re plagued by any of the above scents or something entirely different, we can help you find what’s causing the odor and neutralize it, disposing of anything that may be contributing to the smell or that was irreparably damaged because of it.
For more information on our odor removal service or to get more information about our service today, visit our Odor Removal service page for further assistance!
While it can be easy to think that your problems are over and done with after the exterminator comes to do their thing, in reality, it just means you’ve moved into step two of the process: cleanup. While many exterminators will clean up pest waste for you, this is not always the case, and if they do not, post-extermination cleanup is a must. Waste left behind by animals can be just as dangerous as the critters themselves in many cases, and proper post-extermination cleaning is essential.
Make sure to ask your exterminator about whether post-extermination cleanup will be necessary, and if so, to give you specifics on when and how certain areas should best be cleaned. Some areas may be able to be cleaned immediately after whatever pesticides the exterminator used are dry, and some may require you to wait for a while until you can safely clear them out. Some processes may require professional cleaners to safely handle.
If the removal of animal waste is ever going to be a requirement, however, do not attempt to handle the cleaning of the waste yourself. Without specialized equipment, cleaning supplies, and safety equipment, you could end up incredibly sick after accidentally ingesting something you shouldn’t have.
There are two main types of cleanup that you will have to worry about when an exterminator is required: the cleaning of animal waste and other byproducts, and the cleanup of pesticides that were used in the extermination process once the extermination has been completed.
Animal waste can carry many of the same diseases that the animals themselves carry and more. Aside from the simple ailments such as rabies, the bubonic plague, and simple food poisoning, dried-out animal feces can carry parasitic eggs and other nasty surprises that only make themselves known days or weeks after the animal defecates.
While your exterminator may have already taken care of this in a serviceable manner, another reason to go with a professional cleaning service is to neutralize any lingering odors or pheromones that may linger on after the exterminator has come and gone. These pheromones may be resistant to cursory cleaning, and if left intact, could lead to a brand new infestation, leaving you with yet more bills and an even bigger headache.
Pesticides have been contentious in modern U.S. debates around food precisely because of the danger they can pose to humans. Because of the pesticides used in and around areas where house occupants live and eat, ensuring pesticides don’t linger long after they have to (and that they don’t come in contact with food or surfaces food may touch) is a good idea.
Often, this isn’t anything that will require expert help. That doesn’t make it any less important. Pesticides left unattended can make your loved ones or your pets incredibly ill. Talk to your exterminator when they finish up to get a sense of how long after extermination you need to leave these pesticides to settle before you can clean again. Often, you won’t need to wait for much longer than after these pesticides have dried to get to cleaning.
Bio-One of Tucson’s top priority is to help treat any potential avenue for disease or emergency before it has a negative effect on you, your home, or your family. To that end, animal waste is an issue we take incredibly seriously. If you think you may be in need of our services, see our Rodent Droppings Cleanup Services page for more information, or to contact us about our services today!
Hoarding is a problem that’s been getting an increasing amount of attention in the news, which has sparked a debate about how to differentiate simple clutter from problematic hoarding. The question of how to know when someone’s just messy or when they’re a full-blown hoarder can be difficult to answer.
Hoarding can result not just in piles of useless goods, but can also create perfect environments for mold or pests to grow out of sight, and in extreme cases, could contribute to cleanup costs in the tens of thousands of dollars. Stacks of books and piles of old belongings can also be dangerous if they topple, and have been known to injure or even kill people and animals they’ve collapsed upon.
Knowing how to help a friend or family member who may have a problem with hoarding is important, but even more important is being able to spot friends or family members who may need help. Understanding which of your friends may be hoarders involves knowing what exactly a hoarder is, what causes hoarding, and signs that a loved one may be struggling with a hoarding situation.
To understand whether or not somebody may have a potential hoarding problem, it’s important to first understand what can cause this sort of behavior. From there, you can begin to work on getting yourself or your loved one help with clearing out the mess in a non-traumatic manner.
Hoarding is, very simply put, the compulsive collection of miscellaneous items and an unwillingness to get rid of them. While it’s easy to think of hoarding as an addiction, there’s a very important distinction between compulsion and addiction as the terms relate to hoarding: compulsions rely on the avoidance of taking certain actions (disposing of old or useless items that the hoarder no longer needs, in this case), while addictions rely on the taking of a substance or performance of a certain action to relieve tension. Even the idea of cleaning may cause a hoarder discomfort or a looming sense of unease.
This is important because compulsions and addictions are treated much differently, and attempting to treat a hoarder like someone addicted to collecting miscellaneous items will not treat the underlying issue, the inability to rid oneself of even the most insignificant items for one reason or another.
The exact cause of these hoarding behaviors are still being researched. Like many mental illnesses (or many behaviors caused my mental illness), a variety of factors may come into play. However, it has been noted that there is a lot of overlap between those who have problems with hoarding, and those with extreme Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
There are as many specific “causes” of hoarding as there are hoarders. One of the most common is that an item — even an apparently useless one such as a flyer, old mail, or an old, worn-though item of clothing — might be vitally important one day, too important to risk getting rid of. So stacks of items that others may consider trash build up, and when it becomes too much to store, piles of these items may begin to build, and build, and build. Another may be that each and every item they own has some sort of value to the hoarder, even if they can’t quite explain what it is about an object that they specifically value.
The difficult part about this is that it isn’t always obvious. Many hoarders are aware and ashamed of their collections and will either shut themselves away or refuse to have visitors over because of it. It may also exacerbate substance abuse issues, which can also cause self-imposed isolation.
Look for some of the telltale signs:
They have clutter and mess that just keeps growing, but they just cannot seem to sort through it
They continuously acquire items they either don’t need or don’t have room for
The idea of cleaning — even in situations where pest infestations have occurred or similarly dangerous situations have manifested — can cause anger, hostility, or extreme anxiety
This can include simply making sure bathroom or kitchen spaces are sanitary and free of mold
When rooms that have become unusable due to the collected items run out of space entirely, any open area of the house may serve as storage space, including living rooms, kitchens, hallways and more
If you suspect that a friend or family member may be a hoarder who needs help, be careful how you approach the situation: because the root of many hoarding problems is compulsion and the deep-seated fear that cleaning may lead to negative outcomes, attempts to get a potential hoarder help may be seen as an attack instead of a gesture of goodwill.
If you or a loved one are a hoarder ready to make that leap, you can get more information and request help directly from our Hoarding page. Bio-One Tucson specializes in hoarding cleanup, not only working with clients to help them sort through the massive collection of items that may be present but also address any potential safety hazards that may crop up such as mold, disease, or the waste left behind by pests.
We work directly with our clients because we know how difficult a decision this can be, and we make every effort to respect their wishes while ensuring that living spaces are made once again livable.
5 Steps to Take in the Event of Undiscovered Death
Whether you’re a landlord checking on a tenant, a family member concerned about an elderly aunt or uncle, or a roommate back from a long trip, discovering someone that passed away in their homes can be jarring, and the shock can make knowing what to do difficult. Your initial reaction to the situation may put you in danger, so knowing what to do if you find yourself in this predicament is paramount. If you find yourself in this situation, there are 5 crucial steps you need to take to ensure your safety, and the safety of those around you.
Shock can disrupt the thought process of even the most rational people out there, and it may be your first instinct to run to the body (especially that of a loved one) to check on them. If you can tell they are dead (by the smell or in some cases even bodily decay), or they appear dead upon inspection, immediately clear the area. While you probably have no need to fear disrupting a crime scene in the event of an unattended death, especially if it has been a while since the decedent passed, you may have to worry about diseases from the body spreading as gasses and fluids are released.
Immediately contact your local authorities to ensure that the body is properly cared for, and can be assessed to ensure that no diseases or illnesses are lingering that could be dangerous to those in the area. Keep in mind that it may take them a while to prepare the correct equipment and personnel to transport the body, and you may be asked to keep onlookers out of the area, bringing us to step 3.
For many of the same reasons listed in point 1, keeping people out of the location is important until the body can be transferred. If the setting is an apartment complex, it can be difficult to secure the decedent’s home. While broadcasting that there’s a dead body around may backfire and draw some of the more nosy neighbors to see what’s going one, keeping watch and making sure people don’t linger in the area or attempt to enter the room before the area is cleared of the decedent and decontaminated can help keep everyone safe.
If the decedent lives with you or has others living with them, work with those transferring the body out of the apartment to see what the best course of action is for moving residents back into the house or apartment, or having them grab their belongings so they can vacate the home until it is safe to return.
This is where you may want to consider acquiring professional help from a qualified cleaning service like Bio-One of Tucson. Once the body has been removed, any airborne pathogens or sicknesses in any blood that may be left behind (if the decedent passed away after a fall, for instance) could still be contaminated if the team that removed the body didn’t clean up the area around. Even if they did, hiring professional cleaners to clean up after them is still a smart move.
If you don’t have the right training, safety equipment, or cleaning supplies, your attempts to clean could result in you getting incredibly ill, or in the area not being properly decontaminated. Since blood-borne pathogens like Hepatitis A, B, and C can be transmitted through contact with bodily fluids such as blood and can survive outside of the body for weeks or months in the right conditions, letting professionals handle decontaminating and disinfecting the area is in your best interest.
Even after being disinfected, odors could linger if it took a while for the decedent to be found, and it’s important to clean the area even further after the pathogens and illnesses have been taken care of. While a professional cleaning service hired to do a full deep-clean could still be beneficial to ensure that the house is returned to normal and there is no possibility of any lingering illness, this last step could be safely handled by any remaining occupants of the house as long as they remember to properly protect themselves as they clean.
If you’ve been put in a position where you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of occupants of a home after an undiscovered death, you need the best cleaning crew in the business to ensure the safety of those remaining in the home. For more information about our undiscovered death cleaning services or to request more information, just visit Bio-One Tucson’s Undiscovered Death service page.
Tucson, Arizona_ - January 20, 2020: Today the use of cannabis has grown over the last five year and now there are over twenty-nine states that have approved either the medicinal or recreational use of cannabis. However, if you are looking to sell your home and there is a tobacco/cannabis odor in the environment that could lower the value of your home by 25%-29% as noted in investopedia.com. That is a big drop in value. Matter of fact the top three odors that a home should not have if you are looking to sell your home is pet odors, protein and other food odors such as fish, curry, onions, garlic and tobacco/cannabis odors. When sticky tobacco residues accumulate, the resulting of film on interior building surfaces continually release malodors. Heavy smoking over a long period of time causes stubborn and severe smoke odors.
Our sense of smell can determine a lot of things for us. Some potential home buyers can walk thru a home and walk right out within minutes and never return, while others will still look, but those scents linger and make an impact on the brain and how we perceive that particular home.
Of course, we can’t always please everyone all of the time, but if you can avoid these odors that can certainly help. The most important smell you can leave buyers with is the smell of “clean.” Keep your home sparkling clean, free of dirt and dust and you will be rewarded.
Bio-One Tucson provides a proven system that provides the removal of tobacco/cannabis odors. They are using the latest technology and provide certain steps in removing these pungent odors which will increase the value of your home. For additional information and a free quote call _520-771-5960_ or email us at info@BioOneTucson.com
Bio-One Tucson provides exceptional service with over 20 years of experience in the cleaning and restoration industry thru out the city. We provide excellent service and provide proven results. Please visit our website at www.BioOneTucson.com for additional information.
What to Look For
In a Biohazard Cleanup Company
SEP 01, 2019 by David Scott
If you find yourself in need of a biohazard cleaning company, it’s important to know what to look for when deciding which provider to hire.
The problem is that many people have never even heard of such a service—until the day they need one following an unattended death, suicide or homicide cleanup, to handle a hoarding situation, or other event.
When you consider that the quality of the work could impact the health of others who spend time in the home or business, it’s easy to understand why selecting a fully qualified company is a must.
Here are few things to look for:
Licenses and Certifications
Crime scene and trauma cleanup is much different than normal janitorial services. Companies that perform such services must comply with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and the best companies will have completed relevant training in order to provide thorough and effective services.
Bio-One employees receive in-depth and ongoing training, and we hold full licensing in biohazard services.
Experience
Biohazard cleanup is not the kind of job you want to trust to a novice. Instead, find a provider with significant experience who will be able to handle any type of cleanup situation.
Our technicians have the experience they need to get the job done right.
References
Check references and read reviews to see what past customers have to say about the work performed.
Bio-One is happy to provide references, and we do what it takes to earn 100% customer satisfaction.
Quick Response Times
When you need trauma cleanup, you can’t wait. Choose a company that responds quickly to return your home or business to its pre-event condition.
Bio-One answers your call 24/7, and we respond fast with our compassionate, expert services. In fact, you can reach the owner directly at any time of day, and we’ll typically have a team on the job within an hour.
We hope you’ll never need biohazard cleanup services. If you ever do, Bio-One is the smart choice. Contact us today for a free consultation and to get the fast, fairly priced, expert services that have made us the trusted choice for Tucson-area trauma cleanup.
Suicide Prevention
It's everyone's business
July 16, 2019 By David Scott
This may be something you don’t expect a business to say, but there are portions of our business for which we hope we never make another sale.
One type of call we never want to receive is for suicide cleanup. Unfortunately, those calls come far too often. Statistics from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention paint a grim picture:
· There are 129 Suicides Per Day
· Suicide is the 10th Leading Cause of Death in the United States
Another alarming statistic comes from the Center for Disease Control:
· The Suicide Rate has Increased 30% Since 2000
While part of our business is helping families deal with the aftermath of this tragedy, we’d much rather that suicide prevention programs find a way to reverse the sad trends we’ve seen and that lives could be saved as a result.
Following a suicide, those left behind often feel guilty about not having done more to help the person who had been threatening to or showing signs that they were going to take their own life.
Guilt has no place at the table. Loved ones do their best with the information they have, but the sad reality is that if someone is truly determined to take their life, they will find a way to do it.
That being said, the front lines of suicide prevention are with those who interact with the person day in and day out. The person may not call a suicide hotline. They might not seek professional mental health care—but if they live in your home, work with you, attend classes with you, or see you at church, you have a chance to make a difference once you detect a potential problem.
Hera are some tips from Front Line Service, a community behavioral health organization, when dealing with a person you believe is in crisis:
· Be Willing to Listen
· Don’t Be Judgmental
· Avoid Lecturing on How Precious Life Is (they don’t feel that way right now)
· Don’t Make Promises Not to Share the Information
· Offer Hope by Discussing Alternatives
· Remove Firearms, Pills, and Other Methods of Suicide
Most importantly: If you think someone you know is thinking about suicide, call a suicide prevention hotline in your area for advice specific to your situation.
If you’re a child or teen who has a friend that has mentioned suicide, tell a school counselor, your parents, or another adult you can trust.
Don’t worry about whether or not you’re over reacting. If you’re wrong, that’s great, and no harm is done. If you’re right, your actions just might save a life.
Our hearts break as we watch families go through this type of tragic event. While we can put their homes back together, we know their lives and hearts will never be the same.
If you see something, say something. We’re all on the front lines of suicide prevention.
As trusted Tucson extreme cleaning specialists, we’re able to help people return their homes to normal after events such as a robbery, unattended death, and more. We are available 24/7 365 days a year. When you need us we are here within the Tucson Community, call us at 520-771-5960.
If you are in Arizona and need immediate help, call EMPACT:
480.784.1500 or 866.205.5229
Arizona teens can call Teen Lifeline:
602.248.TEEN (8336) or 800.248 TEEN
Protect your Pets
With Professional Parvo Sanitation
August 18, 2019 by David Scott
Rachel had only had her puppy, Indie, for a few weeks when she noticed she wasn’t acting right. The usually always hungry pup refused to eat; he wasn’t even interested in his favorite treat. He was also lethargic, had diarrhea, and was vomiting.
After 24 hours with no improvement, Rachel took Indie to the vet where he was diagnosed with Parvo. Rachel had heard of parvo, but didn’t really know what it was—but she was about to find out. After two weeks in the doggy hospital, nearly $6,000 in vet’s bills, and a close call where the vet didn’t think Indie would make it through the night, the dog was finally able to come home.
While she was worried about Indie fighting for her life in the hospital, Rachel also had another concern: protecting her other pets from also catching parvo.
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a very highly contagious viral disease of which there are two forms. The cardiac form is much less common. This type of CPV attacks the heart muscles of very young dogs, and usually leads to their death.
The other is the intestinal form which, unfortunately, is also often fatal. Symptoms include:
· Severe Diarrhea that is Often Bloody and Very Foul Smelling
· Extreme Lethargy
· Refusing to Eat or Drink
· Fever
· Vomiting
· Weight Loss
There is no cure for CPV, but intervention by a vet is a must in order to try and save the dog’s life. Even with treatment, some dogs will not survive.
Rachel had another puppy at home, so she sent that puppy to board at a vet clinic to minimize the chances of her also getting the disease. She looked up as much as she could about disinfecting her home, but realized how daunting the task was since the parvo virus can survive in the home and the yard for up to one year.
What she didn’t know was that professional parvo sanitization services are available to help eliminate the virus from the home’s interior.
Bio-One offers these services at affordable prices, so you can protect the other pets in your home from this potentially life-threatening disease.
The Bio-One team responds quickly and provides thorough, effective services. We can also disinfect the car used to transport your pet to the vet.
Fortunately, Rachel’s other puppy didn’t contract CPV, but she would have had much greater peace of mind knowing that her home had been professionally disinfectd by professionals like those at Bio-One.
If your pet suffered from parvo, call us right away to get to work eliminating the virus from your home and car. Call today or fill out our online form now to get started.
Mold Prevention Tips
For Your Arizona Home
August 3, 2019 by David Scott
“You’ve got mold.” Those are words no homeowner wants to hear as it usually conjures up images of walls being ripped out and tens of thousands of dollars spent on remediation.
Fortunately, there are mold removal methods today that are far less intrusive and expensive—but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Since Arizona has low humidity and little rainfall, some homeowners think that mold prevention isn’t needed.
That’s a mistake.
Mold is a very real problem in Arizona, and there are several ways mold can take hold in your home. Examples include:
· A Leaking Roof
· Plumbing Leaks
· Running a Humidifier
· Damp Crawlspaces
· Steam from Showering or Cooking
Now that you know your Arizona home is susceptible to mold, let’s look at some steps you can take to prevent it.
Keep Your Home Cool
The ideal temperature for mold is 77° and 86°. While you home’s AC probably keeps the main living areas below this temperature, some spaces, such as closets and cabinets, may stay warmer. That’s why you should check such areas regularly for signs of mold.
Keep Air Circulating
Mold likes stagnant air, so if you can keep the air flowing that can help to prevent an infestation even in warmer temperatures. Run fans in parts of the home that don’t stay as cool as the main living areas. If you’ve had a problem with mold in a particular area, install a vent to allow for constant circulation.
Do Spot Checks for Moisture Damage
Since mold thrives in moist areas, spotting moistures issues early can help you prevent an infestation.
Here are some spots in your Arizona home to check regularly for excess moisture:
· Under Sinks in Kitchens and Bathrooms
· The Attic
· AC Drip Pans and Lines
· Around Dishwasher and Washing Machine
Sometimes even the best laid mold prevention plans are unsuccessful, but don’t worry! It’s possible to find effective, reasonably priced mold remediation services. We should know! Bio-One uses state-of-the-art mold removal techniques.
In most cases, we can take care of the problem without the need for any demolition. In the rare cases when demolition is required, our team will take care of everything including reconstruction.
Once you have a mold infestation, the most important thing you can do to prevent a recurrence is to ensure a thorough, proper cleaning—and that’s very difficult to achieve on your own. Just a small amount of mold left behind is all it takes for the mold to take over again in just a few days.
Instead, let the highly skilled, experienced Bio-One team take care of your problem quickly, effectively, and affordably.
Do you suspect a mold problem? Contact Bio-One today to schedule a no-obligation consultation.
