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Friday, April 29, 2022

Allergy Season Dos and Don'ts

 

It's that time of year again! You're outside enjoying the fresh air, or inside taking in the warm sun, when you start to sneeze uncontrollably. Your eyes are watering, and your nose is running like a faucet. You have just been struck with an allergy attack, but it doesn't have to be this way.

With these dos and don'ts, you can survive allergy season in one piece:
 

Don’ts:

  • Avoid outdoor activities during the day when pollen counts are high.
  • Don't assume all pollen is the same. Some people are more sensitive to certain types of pollen than others. Find out what kind of pollen affects you the most to know when it's time to take precautions.
  • Try not to leave your windows open all day or night to avoid allergens entering the house.
  • Don't go outside without your allergy medication.
  • Try not to exercise outdoors in the morning or evening when pollen levels are highest.

Dos:

  • Use a humidifier to keep your home's humidity levels at 40% or below, as high humidity can exacerbate allergy symptoms such as sinusitis, congestion, sneezing, and coughing.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water to reduce the number of allergens that can make you sick.
  • Make sure to change your air filters often so that allergens are not released into the air.
  • Change your bedding often so that dust mites don't have time to build up and spread their allergens around the house.
  • Remember that it's not just the outdoors that you need to worry about! Dust, pollen, and other allergens can build up in your air ducts and make the inside of your home unhealthy.

Why Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned This Allergy Season?

Why get your air ducts cleaned? Because they get dirty! In addition to normal accumulations of dust and dirt found in all homes through regular use, several other factors can increase the need for air duct cleaning:
  • Pets
  • Occupants with allergies or asthma
  • Cigarette or cigar smoke
  • Water contamination or damage to the HVAC system
  • Home renovation or remodeling projects
Some occupants are more sensitive to these contaminants than others. Allergy and asthma sufferers, young children, and the elderly tend to be more susceptible to poor indoor air quality, which air duct cleanings can help address.

Get in Touch With us For All Your Air Duct Cleaning Needs

Getting your home and business ready for winter weather and protecting your heating can be time-consuming tasks, and it is often best to bring in some professionals to help. Contact GreenPro Cleaning and Restoration to take care of your ducts, attics, crawl spaces, and water damage.

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Our Earth-Friendly Approach

 

Our company here at Greenpro Cleaning and Restoration has been dedicated to maintaining an eco-friendly approach to its operation. We are one of the few companies in this industry that has adopted a "planet first" mindset for all of our work. We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment by only using green products and chemicals. And here is a deeper in-depth look at our green thumb service!
 

Healthy Living on Long Island

At GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration, we promote healthy living! We believe that by respecting the environment, we encourage a healthy, safe, and clean area for your home, workplace, and life. Our earth-friendly approach sets us apart from the rest when it comes to the ecosystem.

All of our products are bio-safe, and all of our methods are bio-friendly. We do not use toxic chemicals, and our cleaning systems produce superior results. At GreenPro Cleaning, we're taking eco-friendly cleaning solutions to a higher standard and strive for cleaner indoor air quality for all of Long Island.

Our Eco-Friendly Services

We offer numerous green cleaning solutions for Long Island residents and businesses. Some services we include are:
  • Air Duct Cleanings: Are you tired of getting sick? Do you suffer from allergies, asthma, or any other respiratory illnesses? If so, it's time to get your air ducts cleaned. Why do they need to be cleaned? Because they get dirty! Dirty air ducts are a common source of allergies and asthma in homes, leading to those living in the house becoming more susceptible to catching colds or other respiratory illnesses.
  • Attic and Crawlspace Cleanings: Attics and crawlspaces are the largest cause of poor indoor air quality and various moisture-related problems in your home. They act as a magnet for dust, mold, pollen, pests, and more. Cleaning them can be difficult due to the hard-to-reach areas that need attention, but a professional can handle it. It's essential if you want to protect your family from these potential hazards.
  • Water Damage Cleaning: Water damage can come from various sources, including pipe leaks and roofing malfunctions, so it is important to determine where your home has been affected before any further action can be taken. If you suspect you have water damage, our team will perform a visual survey to check the fungal ecology or problems in a specific area as directed.

Contact Us For Green Cleaning on Long Island

Cleaning and taking care of your home or business can be challenging to deal with, and it is often best to bring in some professionals to help. Contact GreenPro Cleaning and Restoration to take care of your ducts, attics, crawl spaces, and water damage needs.

Friday, April 15, 2022

Preparing Your Attic for Rainy Season

 

Your attic is often one of the first lines of defense between the interior of your home and the outside. If your attic is not prepared for the rainy season, then the rest of your home is in danger of facing water damage or mold growth. By taking a few simple steps, you can save yourself a lot of time and money in repairs later. Here's how to get everything ready before more April showers come along:
 

Inspect Your Roof

Before constant, tedious rain begins to fall, give your attention to your roof. Ensure any potential problem areas are inspected and found so that repairs can be completed in time. If you have a leaky roof, it's essential that you install new shingles before it's too late and the water damage travels through your house.
 

Air Duct Cleaning

Did you know that debris and dirt in your air ducts and vents can prevent air from circulating in your attic? When this space doesn't have constant air moving freely, dampness and moisture can fester.

There are many sources of moisture that can affect your attic or crawlspace. Open vents, lack of a vapor barrier, un-vented appliances, and foundation sidewall penetration can allow enough dampness to keep the humidity levels excessively high. This, in turn, causes odors to appear, and bugs and critters that like damp environments will want to come and invade your space. Make sure you get those ducts properly cleaned for the season!
 

Invest in Seals and Insulation

The best way to prevent mold from growing in your attic during the rainy season is by having a tight seal around areas where water could seep through, such as windows or vents. And the moment you suspect there's a leak or issues with your insulation, it's time to contact a professional.

It's important to ensure that all leaks are sealed and any exposed insulation is protected from mold growth or insect infestation. If you don't take care of these things, then the rest of your home will be in danger!

Get In Touch With Us For All Your Cleaning and Restoration Needs

From attic cleanings to water damage removal, cleaning and organizing your home can be challenging to deal with, and it is often best to bring in some professionals to help. Contact GreenPro Cleaning and Restoration to take care of your ducts, attics, crawl spaces, and water damage needs.


Thursday, April 7, 2022

Air Duct Cleanings — Why They're Essential in Spring

 

It’s that time of year again. The trees are blossoming, the flowers are in full bloom, and it’s finally springtime! With this in mind, it’s important to start considering how your home is set up for springtime too.

Cleaning out your air ducts is an excellent way to ensure that you have fresh air circulating throughout your house all season long, especially with the increase of allergies during spring! It’s not just that — there are many reasons why an air duct cleaning service is essential during this season.
 

Fights Health Problems

In the spring, allergies are at their worst. Dust mites and pollen fill the air around us, causing various symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash. This is why it’s so important to keep your air ducts clean during this time of year — it can help reduce allergy symptoms by up to 80%.

You may not realize it, but this simple task is essential for the health of you and your family. These factors can aggravate allergies or asthma symptoms and increase the chances of illness.

Decreases Mold or Mildew

There are many reasons why air ducts need to be cleaned in the spring. One of the most noticeable is that you’ll want to eliminate any mold or mildew accumulated over winter. If left unchecked, dust, debris, and allergens can gather in the duct system over time, leading to mildew or mold — and most homeowners don’t use their air duct system in the wintertime. These issues have had plenty of time to fester!
 

Lowers Your Bills

The weather will soon be warming up, so homeowners will have to start relying on their ACs soon. However, your air ducts, getting clogged with dust, pet hair, and other debris over time, can lead to poor ventilation. This leads to higher energy bills because your HVAC system is running more often than it needs to be. The sooner you get rid of any debris in your system, the lower your energy bills will be this spring and summer.

Get in Touch With us For All Your Air Duct Cleaning Needs

Getting your home and business ready for winter weather and protecting your heating can be time-consuming tasks, and it is often best to bring in some professionals to help. Contact GreenPro Cleaning and Restoration to take care of your ducts, attics, crawl spaces, and water damage.

Friday, April 1, 2022

Don't Fall For These Foolish Cleaning Myths

 

When it comes to keeping your home clean, it can take a lot of work. And nothing is worse than doing more harm to your house than good due to misinformation. There are many common cleaning myths that homeowners fall for every year, but we're here to make sure you never let another one of these slip by again. So, here are some cleansing folk tales to be made aware of this season.
 

Myth #1: Bleach Cleans Everything

Bleach is a go-to item for helping to get tough stains out and whitening items, but it shouldn't be utilized for every home surface. It can't tackle grease, grime, and dirt particles. It's better used for stains, mold or mildew, and keeping surfaces disinfected.
 

Myth #2: It's Okay to Wash Your Sheets Every Two Weeks

We're sorry to break it to you, but you should be washing your sheets weekly! Many people tend to sweat while they sleep, allowing many nights of skin and oil to build upon their sheets. Two weeks is pushing it.
 

Myth #3: Your Appliances Clean Themselves

Sure, your dishwasher and laundry machines are designed to clean items. The thing is, that doesn't necessarily mean they are any cleaner than other appliances. From food bits to dirt from clothes, this debris can accumulate and sit. It's best to go in every once in a while and clean these appliances yourself!
 

Myth #4: Air Fresheners Clean the Air

Sure, after a spray, the area will smell very nice. However, no cleaning materials are coming from your mist — it's merely acting as a perfume for the room. If you find that after the smooth lavender or sweet dessert scent fades, there's still a strong odor lingering, you could be dealing with water damage issues or an unclean air duct, attic, or crawlspace.
 

Get In Touch With Us For All Your Cleaning and Restoration Needs

Cleaning and organizing your home can be challenging to deal with, and it is often best to bring in some professionals to help. Contact GreenPro Cleaning and Restoration to take care of your ducts, attics, crawl spaces, and water damage needs.