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Restoration Services Designated “Essential Business” during Coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus

Advance Restoration is designated as an “essential business” during the Coronavirus pandemic as deemed by Homeland Security and CISA.

Currently, as of the date of this article, there is no CDC or EPA approved cleaning or disinfecting agent(s) guaranteed to kill the Covid-19 pathogen. Since we are a designated essential business, we are continuing service to customers in extreme emergency situations for water, fire and mold damage while using precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of our field staff according to government guidelines.

Here is what we are doing:

  • Following the CDC guidelines for employers to manage the spread of coronavirus in the workplace and in the businesses and residences we provide services for.
  • As always, following the IICRC standards for the cleaning and restoration industry.
  • Providing work for emergency services only, prioritizing highest need for customer health and safety first.
  • Emergency work we perform includes fire damage, water damage, wind damage, and mold remediation. We do not treat Covid-19 at this time.
  • Applying and cleaning surface touchpoints contaminated by toxins, mold or water using approved sanitizing agents.
  • Ensuring our cleaning and sanitization experts are healthy and properly outfitted with hazmat biohazard suiting, booties, and N95 masks before entering any commercial building or residence.

If you have an emergency for fire damage, water damage, storm damage or other residential or commercial disaster—we’re there when you need us. Our staff will be masked up and ready to solve your property restoration issues quickly and efficiently with as little disruption as possible.

Please don’t hesitate to call Advance Restoration at 866-505-3166 for help with your disaster emergency. One of our representatives are standing by to take your call immediately 24/7.

Stay Home. Stay Safe. Save Lives.

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Can You Get Sick From Mold In Your Home?

Allergies caused by mold

The short answer—yes. If you have allergies such as asthma or a compromised immune system, mold in your home can make you sick. Hiring a mold remediation expert for mold damage is the best possible way to identify mold types and eradicate them properly and avoid return. It is near impossible to get rid of mold without proper testing and treatment with custom commercial cleaning agents.  

Who is Most at Risk?

For people with allergies or sensitivities to mold, breathing in spores can cause severe reactions and pose risks to their health. Those most at risk include:

  • Infants and children
  • Elderly age groups
  • People with compromised immune systems
  • Those with chronic lung disease

Why does Mold Grow?

A type of fungus consisting of small organisms, mold is found almost anywhere. Whether it’s fuzzy patches on your basement floor, black spots on the shower curtain, or slimy orange goo that forms on your drain, mold in your home can harm your health. Mold can’t grow without the presence of moisture so you will most likely find mold in damp places such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements and crawlspaces.  it’s important to keep these areas dry to prevent or eliminate mold damage.

Tips for Controlling Mold:

  • Use dehumidifiers and air conditioners in humid areas to reduce moisture
  • Keep humidity below 60% if possible
  • Check drain lines for obstructions and proper flow
  • Air conditioning drip pans should be cleaned regularly
  • Add insulation to exterior walls, windows, and floors to reduce condensation
  • Check often for leaks and seepage at your roofline, around kitchen sinks, ice makers and other sources of water, repair if needed 

If you are experiencing mold growth on walls, ceilings, basement or elsewhere in your home and you need a mold remediation company nearby who can help, just contact Advance Restoration at 866-505-3166 and one of our friendly representatives will set an appointment with you for mold testing, cleanup and remediation.

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DO YOU NEED MOLD REMEDIATION IN MICHIGAN?

It’s crucial to pursue water restoration within 24 to 48 hours of a flood if you hope to avoid mold remediation in Michigan. That’s why Advance Restoration offers 24/7 emergency services—to minimize damage by providing the fastest possible response.

Failure to act quickly could lead to a mold problem. Here are the signs to watch for:

  • Large patches of discolored walls, ceilings, or floors
  • Persistent musty odor
  • Standing water in areas that should be dry
  • Mold spores discovered in the HVAC system

OUR CERTIFIED MOLD REMEDIATION COMPANY NEARBY IS READY TO HELP SERVE YOU

The team at Advance Restoration is certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to perform water and mold remediation. You can take a few steps to clean up mold before the professionals arrive, but for your safety and to ensure the mold won’t return, it’s best to hire a professional. Let us do the brunt of the work for you.

Our certified mold remediation process entails:

  • Identify the extent of the mold problem – We send a professional microbiologist to your property to determine where the mold is growing, what type of mold it is, and how widespread the problem has become.
  • Contain the mold – We isolate the affected area to avoid contaminating the rest of your home during the treatment process.
  • Filter the air – Our team runs air cleaners with HEPA filters to rid the air of mold spores intent on landing, growing, and exacerbating the problem.
  • Remove mold from walls, ceilings, floors, and ductwork – Because mold penetrates surfaces as deeply as possible, it’s best to dispose of any moldy porous materials, including carpet, carpet padding, ceiling tiles, insulation, and drywall. Nonporous and semi-porous materials such as metal, glass, hard plastic, concrete, and wood are often salvageable using antimicrobial cleaners and sealants.
  • Restore mold-infested belongings – We take the contaminated contents of your building to our climate-controlled storage facility for mold treatment, deodorization, and drying. We use state-of-the-art content restoration techniques to recover as many of your possessions as possible.
  • Prevent mold regeneration – After cleaning up existing mold, it’s vital to address the source of the moisture that caused the mold growth in the first place. We identify that source and devise a plan of action to ensure the mold doesn’t return.

If you notice any of these signs of mold growth in your Michigan building, contact Advance Restoration at 877-581-9176 as soon as possible to begin remediation.