What are they? Biological pollutants include bacteria, viruses, fungi, pollen, dust mites and other insects, animal dander (tiny scales from hair, feathers or skin) and molds and mildew. They can travel through the air and are often invisible. They are usually inhaled, either alone or by attaching themselves to particles of dust and then entering […]

To ensure a healthy flood cleanup, identify the tasks you can do yourself and then locate qualified professionals to do the ones you can’t, recommends Doug Hoffman, Executive Director of the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors and author of Mold-Free Construction. Recognizing if you are in a high-risk health group is the first […]

Aspen Environmental Services would like to provide these handy tips for spring cleaning your commercial business. 5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Commercial Business Spring can signal many things for your commercial business, but among the most important is making sure that your facilities are clean and well-maintained for the warmer months of the year. […]

While there are still some sources that advocate using bleach for mold clean-up, we do not recommend it in most situations and for several reasons. In published resources chlorine bleach does NOT effectively kill mold, especially on porous surfaces (drywall, wood, etc.) and actually promotes regrowth by adding water to the material and changing surface […]

The wet season in the winter months is one of the best times of year for molds to grow and expand. Often mold is contained near sources of water where it can easily grow and reproduce. As it grows, mold can breakdown and compromise the integrity and strength of the source in which it lives. […]

Aeroseal Duct Sealing can improve your home comfort, reduce your energy bills, and improve your indoor air quality. Comfort The #1 reason home and business owners want Aeroseal Duct Sealing is because they experience hot and cold rooms or high temp differences between upstairs vs. downstairs areas. The majority of homes and businesses we see suffer […]

Start 2017 on the right foot with this list of questions to consider if you suspect mold in your home or commercial building. Are there existing moisture problems in the building? Have building materials been wet more than 48 hours? (See Table 2 and text) Are there hidden sources of water or is the humidity […]

From Aspen Environmental Services! Best wishes for a happy & healthy 2017. Got mold? Give a gift of mold testing and removal—a great way to start the new year. Please contact Aspen Environmental Services for mold testing and removal at (978) 681-5023. Or email [email protected]. Aspen professionals are licensed and insured and members of the National […]

Because we at Aspen care about our customers, we’d like to say Happy Thanksgiving and share this list of holiday safety tips provided by the National Safety Council. Holiday Safety Tips Decorating Safety Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs, curtains/drapes, or with any potentially flammable item. Wear gloves while decorating with spun glass “angel […]

A well-known expert in our area, when interviewed on a local New Orleans radio station, recently said, “When you have a mold problem, simply wash down the affected area with diluted bleach.” We have seen FEMA handing out gallons of Clorox to flood-victims. Lowe’s and Home Depot stock up pallets of the stuff whenever the impending doom of […]