Walking with CareNet
Recently, members of the Soil-Away team volunteered at the annual CareNet Walk for Life.
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Water Damage Restoration- Derry, NH
It is common to rely on simple household appliances to help with our everyday lives. A dishwasher to clean the dishes; A washer/dryer to clean the laundry; A refrigerator to keep food cold and fresh. How often are these appliances inspected or maintained? This question was now at the forefront of this Derry homeowner’s mind. She was in need of water damage restoration services as a result of a washing machine hoses failure. Simple maintenance may have saved her the time and expenses now required...
HVAC Duct Cleaning- Concord, NH
Do you ever feel that one house project always seems to lead to another one? Recently one new client of Soil-Away had this happen to them. A Concord couple was upgrading the furniture in their living room. During the process of removing the old furniture they exposed numerous HVAC air duct vents. Unbeknownst to them, each one was accumulating high levels of dust and debris. This was evident by the dirty condition of the vent grate covers. They were quite disturbed with what was revealed. It was...
Air Systems Cleaning and Mold Remediation Certified
Team Soil-Away would like to congratulate Lead Technician, Mike Nudd, on obtaining certifications for air duct cleaning and mold remediation. After days of studying, training, and testing through the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), Mike achieved two certifications. The first designation is the Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS). ASCS technicians display a high level of HVAC system knowledge, NADCA protocols, and OSHA regulations. The second certification is the Ventilation...
Smoke Odor Removal- Manchester, NH
Selling a home always comes with challenges. Challenges can be multiplied when dealing with issues such as structural failures, out of code utilities, mold, or odor. To some, odor may pale in comparison to the expensive structural repairs or mold remediation. Nevertheless, odor removal can serve as a serious obstacle to overcome during a real estate transaction. Such is the situation in this case study of property sellers needing smoke odor removal from a Manchester home.
Rug Cleaning- Plymouth, NH
The big family reunion was just two days away. It was an annual event and this year it was being hosted in Plymouth. A lot had yet to be done before extended family arrived and took over the property. Groceries had to be purchased, towels had to be stocked, and the lawn needed to be mowed. The list seemed endless. Fortunately Soil-Away had just completed the rug cleaning of the Plymouth property just hours earlier. The host family could rest assured that their rugs and carpets would look perfect...
Soil-Away Wins FCA Open Charity Golf
Soil-Away recently contributed to and participated in the Annual David Horst Memorial FCA Open. The “best-ball” charity golf tournament took place at Manchester Country Club. Team Soil-Away was proud to bring home the trophy for the first time. The team consisted of
7 MUST ASK Questions for Your Mold Remediation Contractor
Mold can be a challenge to deal with. If you have to hire a professional for help, do not hire anyone without prequalifying them first. Use this questionnaire to help find the right one for you!
Fire Damage Cleanup- Portsmouth, NH
Twelve years in property management in the Portsmouth area and the director had never seen a disaster like this before. What started as a small kitchen fire resulted in extensive property damage which affected fifteen of his building’s eighteen apartment units with fire, soot, smoke, and water damage. The fire damage cleanup was well underway, but he was still in awe of the magnitude of the undertaking. Carefully walking the hallways with the Soil-Away project manager, they went unit to unit checking...
Water Damage Cleanup – Salem, NH
A frustrated father whips his sopping wet sneakers across the back yard of his Salem house. He was in the middle of an emergency water damage cleanup situation at his house. The finished basement had an inch of water throughout. The place was a flooded mess. How did this happen? What can be done to mitigate the water damage? Clinching his brow with his left hand, he stares straight into the sky and mentally drifts off.
Air Duct Cleaning- Manchester, NH
The tree-lines streets of Manchester’s north end were coming alive with activity. Bitter winter temperatures are now a distant memory. Once hibernating residents are emerging from their Manchester homes and ready to enjoy the warmer season. One couple goes for a walk with their two young children in tow. They cannot help but notice the numerous contractors doing work. Most of the houses in the neighborhood were built in the late-1800s and always demanded repairs. Two streets down one house is...
Clean Me! – 3 Most Overlooked Places in Your Home (and Office)
Everyone is well aware of the cleaning needs that exist for kitchens of bathrooms. However, do you stop and consider the cleaning needs of other high-touch areas. We are talking about elements of the house (or office) that affect your breathing, touch your skin, and are shared by every creature using the property. As you learn about the three most overlooked places in your home where regular professional cleaning is needed, ask yourself, “when was the last time I had this cleaned?”