Guidelines to prevent Mould damage

Moulds are a large and diverse number of fungal species where the growth of hyphae results in discoloration and a fuzzy appearance, especially on food and wet areas. Moulds cause biodegradation of natural materials, which can be unwanted when it becomes food spoilage or damage to property. 

Here are some guidelines on how to go about preventing mould growth in your house or work place:

1) In some cases, mould growth may not be visible or obvious; it may be possible that mould grows on hidden surfaces such as the rear of a dry wall, the top of ceiling tiles, underside of carpets and pads, etc. There is a need to check for such areas before looking at the more obvious options. 

2) You are required to clean and dry, wet or damp spots within 48 hours.

3) Maintain low indoor humidity; below 60% relative humidity.

4) Perform regular inspections and maintenance and keep it as scheduled.

5) Keep heating, ventilation, and air conditioning drip pans clean, flowing properly, and unobstructed.

6) Building materials and furnishings that are contaminated with mould growth and are not salvageable should be discarded and not kept to be recovered. 

7) And last but not the least, always use gloves and eye protection when cleaning up mould! 

Hope these tips will help you in getting rid of small mould problems. At the same time there is a need for professional help for a bigger and more dangerous situation of mould damage recovery operations.

Call us at 042 741 1789 for professional help in mould cleaning or visit us on our website at http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/mould-remediation/ for more knowledge.

Why choose Dry Ice Blasting over traditional cleaning methods?

If your current cleaning process is experiencing prolonged cleaning time, high costs for secondary waste disposal and costly wear and tear on equipment, it is high time to evaluate your type of cleaning process and change it for the better.

Dry Ice Blasting is a globally acknowledged and tried-and-tested formula used for cleaning equipments in an advanced way. It is environmentally employee and equipment friendly alternative to the traditional cleaning methods used in the bygone days.

Here are some reasons why Dry Ice Blasting is superior to other cleaning processes:

1. Superior clean methods along with fewer cleaning cycles result to lesser cleaning time.

2. Machines can be cleaned in the same place, as there is no spreading of dust while cleaning the products. 

3. Dry Ice Blasting is a dry process and requires no disassemble/reassemble, which means much less downtime.

4. Quicker cleaning is done with fewer resources, which lead to more profits.

5. Non-abrasive, nonflammable and nonconductive: Dry Ice Blasting won't damage most substrates and can be used safely on electrical components.

6. No secondary waste cleanup: This not only saves additional cleanup labour and expenditure, but also means temporary containment areas which can possibly be reused. This is an additional way of cost savings.

7. Can get into tight spaces that many other methods cannot.

8. Operator safety: No exposure to any chemicals.

9. Operator efficiency: Not as labour intensive as traditional cleaning methods.

Call Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd on 042 741 1789. We service Goulburn, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra areas, as well as surrounding suburbs. Or visit us at http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/.

Need help with a suicide clean up?

One should never have to face the distress that comes when a loved one commits suicide, but it’s even worse when one has to clean up after such a shattering incident. The emotional stress for the family, friends or colleagues of the victim makes the job of suicide clean-up better suited for a certified bio-hazard cleaning technician.

Working with the most advanced apparatus and techniques, the Bio-Cleanse team of trained & licensed professionals will thoroughly clean the scene and leave it completely disinfected.

A trauma or suicide clean-up team also keeps everyone safe from potential infections or blood-borne illnesses. They perform their tasks promptly and skillfully and save our loved ones from dealing with added stress.

Our Suicide Clean-up services include: 

• 24-Hour emergency service 
• Cleaning & disinfection of all areas 
• Disposal of bio-hazardous materials 
• Odour removal and air filtration 
• Property restoration 

We provide 24-hour emergency service for suicide clean-up. Contact us at 042 741 1789 or visit us at http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/suicide-clean-up/.

5 quick tips for a compulsive hoarder

                                     

A very basic description of a compulsive hoarder is someone unable to dispose of excess or unused things to the point where their belongings are clogging their living space.

Making a cup of tea, working in an office or sleeping in their own bed becomes impossible because the spaces designed for living in have become storehouses.

Here are some basic tips for a compulsive hoarder:

• If you have a gift for someone, give it to them in a timely manner.
• Don't buy stuff to make up for your feelings. The disorder never goes away, so when you make a purchase, think about it you really need it or will use it.
•  You are not the only one that this disorder affects. This disorder affects millions of people. You are not alone. It is best to ask for help, as this is a very difficult and stressful thing to do. It will take time, so do not give up if you can’t do a lot in one day.
• Make sure you are not stressed when you tackle the clutter. Stay relaxed. Starting early in the morning is the best time to start a project like clutter control, after you wake up refreshed.
• This is very emotional, stressful, and difficult to deal with. Challenge yourself to do more than you think you can, but do not work yourself to the point that you are unwilling to work with your disorder and other people who are trying to help you.

Hope these few points will help you to have a better and organized life in the future!

Contact us at Bio Cleanse to deal with hoarding management: Visit our site http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/hoarding-management/ for more info or just call us on 042 741 1789 for a free quote.

Guidelines for water damage

Water damage can strike in the form of natural disasters like floods, cyclones, hurricanes or as a result of human activities like fire fighting, broken water pipes, leakages, accidents, vandalism, etc.

Damage to property, interruption to the business affecting individuals, businesses, and insurance sectors is immense. It is crucial to restore the damaged material as early as possible to avoid high replacement costs. 

What do we need to focus on after a water emergency? 

• Identifying all affected materials & hidden pockets of water. 
• Thorough cleaning & drying of water damage affected areas & items. 
• Removal & safe disposal of damaged/dangerous items. 
• Quick response service. 
• Thorough cleaning & drying of items like upholstered furniture, carpets, rugs, etc. 
• Minimize possibility of secondary damage. 
• Minimize potential microbial growth. 
• Property restoration. 

The cleaning process includes locating, identifying, containing, removing and properly disposing of unwanted substances from an environment or material. An area is considered ‘clean’ when contaminants, pollutants and undesired substances have been removed from an environment or surface, thereby reducing damage or harm to human health or materials.

When is a building considered to be dry?

• The internal conditions are the same or better than normal room conditions.
• The moisture on and in building materials themselves will not support active growth of mould and mildew.
• The building materials and contents will finish returning to normal room conditions by themselves, without suffering further damage.
• Sanitation and odour control also needs to be looked after and brought back to normal conditions.

Visit http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/water-damage-restoration/ for immediate professional services on any water damage restoration cases.

Cleaning of Meth Labs

We at Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd are professionally trained & certified Meth lab clean-up technicians, trained to thoroughly decontaminate and remediate all types of Meth Lab locations in Goulburn, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra areas.

The production of Methamphetamine or Meth as well as its ingredients can cause severe lung and eye damage, chemical burns, tissue irritation and even death. It also poses the risk for fire or explosion. Childhood exposure to Meth lab chemicals can result in damage to kidneys, liver or spleen, and incur violent behavior.

Chemicals utilized in the “cooking” of Meth and dangerous chemical vapours and residue formed during the preparation process can contaminate not just the structure, but the Gyprock, A/C, carpet, heat system , plumbing well, furniture, upholstery, septic and yard.

We handle everything associated with the meth lab cleaning, including disposal of the hazardous materials. We also conduct post sampling to determine and certify that the meth lab site is now decontaminated to a level within all regulatory requirements.

Bear in mind, you can’t handle a meth lab clean-up on your own. From the heath perspective, a meth lab is simply one of the most hazardous places you could pace into. You’ll need an experienced meth lab clean-up and decontamination professional to ensure the procedure is done right.

To ensure a free clean zone, call us at Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd at 042 741 1789. We service Goulburn, Sydney and Canberra areas as well as the surrounding suburbs.

Give us a call to discuss your Methamphetamine contamination risks and training requirements to ensure a better living.

Visit us on http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au/services/meth-lab-cleaning/ or call us on 042 741 1789 for a free quote.

How to get rid of bad odour?

Urine stains are one of a pet owner's biggest headaches, particularly cat urine which has a singularly unpleasant smell and can seem to linger forever, if not treated quickly. Whatever you do, never use an ammonia-based cleaner on a urine stain caused by a pet. as the smell will attract the animal back to that spot.

If the urine stain is fresh, you can usually treat it by just rinsing it thoroughly in cold water and then washing it as normal using a biological laundry detergent if possible (same as for vomit).

If the stain is older and dried, you will need to soak the garment overnight in a weak solution of hydrogen peroxide and water and then wash as mentioned above.

Carpets are a little more difficult, in that they cannot be soaked. However, you can treat the area immediately with soda water, which should minimize the staining. Once the excess urine has been blotted up, sponge the stain with salty water and then rinse and blot dry.

Again, sprinkling bicarbonate soda onto the stain and leaving for a while before vacuuming should combat any lingering odours.

Note that urine spraying in cats is a serious problem and aside from tackling the immediate stain, you will need to consult an animal behaviourist, and perhaps treat your cat with some pheromone therapy, else you will be fighting a losing battle with cat urine and odour.

For any other serious odours, a professional service like Bio Cleanse Pty Ltd is needed to take care of stubborn odours in a professional and specialized manner.

Visit us on http://www.bio-cleanse.com.au / or contact us on 042 741 1789 for professional help.