Well-maintained carpets and upholstery help ensure a healthy home environment by reducing the amount of dust and allergens that are present. Your PuroClean professional can apply a special carpet deodorizer and sanitizer to reduce unhealthy bacteria in your carpets.

Did you know that mold can grow in your walls? If you notice signs like water stains, dark rings, discoloration or deterioration on your drywalls, mold may be growing inside them. Consult a mold removal company to properly determine the existence and extent of hidden mold.

Quick Tip: Soak #stove burners overnight. Remove your grimy, dirty stove burners and other parts, place them in a ziplock bag, seal them with ammonia and let soak overnight. All you need to do is wipe and rinse in the morning!

During the flu season, the workplace is a common area where you can get the flu. But you can lower your chances of getting sick at work by following proper prevention measures.

Schedule professional carpet cleaning for your home from now until early October before carpet cleaning companies get too busy. If cleaning all carpeted rooms is too costly, you can have them clean just the room you use most.

To avoid mold growth on carpet, don’t install carpet in areas that are more likely to experience humidity or water leaks, such as the basement and bathroom. These areas are also more prone to flooding caused by storms, river or ocean overflows, washing machine failures, and more.

Insurance Tip Thursday: Sewer backups are not covered by standard homeowners insurance, but you can purchase extra endorsements for sewers and drains

Dampen a Magic Eraser (or another generic erasing pad) and use it to scrub off dirt, dust, and grime that has gathered on your baseboards. Works great for removing smudges and scuffs from walls too. Happy cleaning!

Over time, washing machines accumulate detergent residue which may lead to mold, and dryers collect lint that can start a fire. Clean your washer and dryer regularly to keep them safe and fresh.

How often do you clean your cleaning tools and products? The utensils you use for everyday cleaning, such as brooms, brushes or plastic scrapers, will become dirty after a while if you don’t wash them. Clean the spray bottles themselves too!

Clean oil and food spills immediately after they occur on a stove. First, turn off the stove and remove the food from the heat source. Then, wait for the stove to cool off and carefully wipe off the oil spills. Spilled grease can provide fuel for an unintended fire.

Did you know that condensation can lead to mold growth? Condensation occurs when warm, moisture-laden air comes in contact with cold surfaces, and can be found on walls, windows, concrete floors or metal pipes. Reduce condensation by adjusting the humidity in your home.

Give the switches, handles, and knobs in your home a good clean. Due to their frequent usage, these mechanisms require cleaning with a disinfectant from time to time, especially those in the bathroom and kitchen.

Garages are typically havens for mold, unless homeowners take proper steps to reduce moisture

Today is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day! Remove all food from the fridge, and then remove drawers or shelves and soak in warm water mixed with dishwashing soap. Wipe the interior with a mixture of warm water and dishwashing liquid. Use baking soda to remove stubborn stains

Remove hard water stains using a lemon. Yes – it’s as simple as it sounds. Cut a lemon in half and use each half like a little scrub brush, thoroughly going over all the stains. This works especially well on chrome fixtures.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at PuroClean of Council Bluffs!

Never douse a grease fire with water. Turn off the burner, smother the flames with a lid (wearing an oven mitt) or douse with baking soda or a fire extinguisher if it gets out of hand.

Mold can not only cause property damage, but it can also harm your and your family’s health. Our licensed technicians use professional equipment to accurately measure damage, remove mold, and stop it at its source.

A beautiful Christmas tree can turn into a fire hazard if you’re not careful. Keep the tree at a safe distance away from any heat source, such as radiators, fireplaces, lights or candles. Ensure the tree is not blocking exits or footpaths, so it won’t get knocked over.