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- Jim Valvano

Attention property owners and realtors!

We can help you more than you know. Just this week Bio-Raleigh worked with a Realtor and his clients to remediate mold found during an inspection, as well as helped a property owner junk-out and disinfect her rental property. From mold remediation, to hoarding clean-up, to gross filth, to feces, to urine, to unbelievable odors, we can help get the property ready to either sell or move-in. Renters do not always treat the home they reside in as if it were their own- this is no secret. Once a renter moves out and the owner assesses the residence for what repairs need to be made, sometimes more issues come up than expected.

Odors be gone.

For example, even though that lease states smoking cigarettes in the residence is prohibited, many tenants ignore that rule. We can help with tobacco odor removal. Pets can damage a home by defecating and urinating on the flooring and walls, which not only leaves an awful smell but a bio-hazard that is not easy to remove. We can help with feces and urine remediation and odor removal from those situations.

Hoarding and neglect of throwing away food or items that are soiled cause mold and a bad, easily distinguishable odor. We can help with hoarding removal, mold remediation, and the awful smell. How about just a deep clean/sanitation of a residence that looks like it has not been properly cleaned in a long time- our chemicals are stronger and better than anything that can be bought over the counter. We can make that residence sparkle!

Sometimes tragedy occurs in a home where the owner of the property is left to handle it- a crime or death occurs causing damage to the home from the blood and/or other bodily fluids. We can help with removing those bio-hazards and getting the residence back to a safe condition.

Long list of ways we can help.

There really is a long list of what Bio-One Raleigh can do to help others. One satisfied owner has already contacted us to work on a new property he just purchased. Once someone has seen and smelt what our chemicals and machines can do, they are convinced- Bio-One can greatly help in a timely and proficient manner while doing the project the right way. Keep us in mind when you or your clients are forced to deal with any of these issues, and more- we are only a call away.

You can reach Bio-One Raleigh owners, Karen & Rick Jacobs by calling 919.800.9435, emailing rick@biooneraleigh.com or filling out the form on our website. Estimates are free with no obligation. Give us a call today. We’d love to help you.

Hard to imagine your life without motorized transportation or the feel of slipping into a luxury model racer, right? Yet, along with all that freedom to roam comes the potential for problems – in fact, one might say, enough to EXHAUST your bank balance.

Beyond the typical repairs, there is one issue that is enough to drive you to the brink – CAR MOLD. The unsightly and indistinguishable smelly, unhealthy fungus inside your otherwise reliable driving machine. Seats, carpets – nothing is safe. A car can be the perfect petri-dish for mold growth especially when you consider it can become locked up for a long period of time during the wet weather.

Common Causes of Car Mold

Flooding – if you’ve left a window open or, once like me, had an undetected flaw in the sealing of a back hatch during monsoon season.
Detailing – if it hasn’t been dried properly after.
Air Conditioners
Cross Contamination – pets, plants, uncleaned spills and other moldy items can spread the spores.

While you may be able to disguise the musty smell in the very short-term, the problems are actually more serious. Mold is associated with some health effects including allergies, infections and toxic mold disease. Eliminating mold requires

expertise and protection.

The real solution is to let Bio-One Raleigh and our mold remediation experts work our disinfecting magic. Our mold-certified technician will come to you, determine the remediation necessary, to include chemicals designed to kill the spores, fogging, ozone machine treatment, and complete cleanup.

The result – your automobile is once again ready to be the King of the Road.

To receive a FREE quote, contact Bio-One Raleigh today. Bio-One Raleigh serves the entire Triangle and Triad areas of North Carolina.

Call us at 919.800.9435 or email Rick@BioOneRaleigh.com. While you are here, take a moment to check out our other services.

Germs have been rough this year and continue to hit during spring. Reports on the potential dangers of antibiotic-resistant superbugs mingle with discussions of the effectiveness of vaccinations and various other medical interventions. While germs may be too small to be seen with the naked eye, encountering them can have a major impact on your health, and these microscopic menaces can lie in wait on a wide array of common surfaces. How long can germs live on surfaces? And what can you do to protect yourself and your health?

HOW LONG CAN GERMS LIVE ON SURFACES?

When germs are on the prowl, no place is safe. Buses, commuter trains, rental cars, and private vehicles transport both people and virulent germs. Retail establishments, health clubs, educational institutions, restaurants, hotel rooms, and even cruise ship cabins can shelter germs. In fact, practically anything that you touch can expose you to germs, putting your health at risk. According to the National Health Service, the lifespan of a germ varies depending on the type of germ and the surface that it is on. How long can germs live on surfaces? Below we explore a few common examples.

COLD GERMS

The common cold is a frequent source of misery. A variety of viruses can trigger it, and like other viruses, cold germs tend to survive for longer periods on hard, nonporous surfaces like desktops and handrails. On suitable indoor surfaces, cold germs can linger for days, but fortunately they rarely remain infectious for more than 24 hours. Cold viruses can also thrive on the skin, but their survival time there is generally measured in mere minutes or hours.

INFLUENZA GERMS

Viruses that cause influenza can survive in the air as droplets for hours and live on hard surfaces like phones and keyboards for up to 24 hours. Infectious flu viruses clinging to a tissue can last for about 15 minutes, but viruses on the hands tend to fade quickly. Most will be only a minimal threat after five minutes. It may be a small window of time, but influenza germs don’t warn you of their presence and can make you very sick if you’re unlucky enough to encounter them when they’re infectious.

NOROVIRUS GERMS

A highly contagious virus that triggers stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea in those unfortunate enough to catch it, a norovirus can spread through small droplets that travel through the air before settling on surfaces like elevator buttons, table tops, and clothing. While they don’t thrive as successfully on porous materials like tissues and fabrics, noroviruses can survive on hard surfaces for days or weeks if the conditions are favorable.

MRSA GERMS

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria, the culprits behind dangerous MRSA infections, are unfazed by many of the antibiotics that are effective in combating other staph infections. Like viruses, these germs tend to survive for shorter periods on porous surfaces than they do on nonporous ones, but they’re capable of living for days or weeks on surfaces if the circumstances are right.

PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM GERMS

Everyone has seen it. If you’ve worked in restaurants or other public venues, you may even have wielded it: the dreaded wet, grey rag. Habitually passed over tabletops between customers with a few desultorily swipes, it is an obviously inadequate weapon when it comes to eradicating germs. But what is required to disinfect a surface?

DISINFECTING BASICS

If you want to kill the germs lurking on a surface, you need to choose an appropriate disinfectant. You also have to apply it properly. That means saturating the surface with enough of the germ-fighting chemical to get the job done and ensuring that there’s enough contact time (time when the chemical is on the surface) to allow it to eliminate any germs present. Choosing a low-grade disinfectant or skimping on either saturation or contact time can compromise your germ-fighting efforts, so it’s vital that you choose your products carefully and read and follow their directions.