Biohazard & Specialty Cleaning

From residential cleaning and commercial cleaning to duct cleaning and carpet cleaning, MacFawn Fire & Flood provides best practices for sanitizing and disinfecting your home or office. We share our favorite cleaning tips and tricks, explain the difference between residential and commercial cleaning, and offer insights on the use, storage and hazards of cleaning chemicals.

Learn more about our Biohazard & Specialty Cleaning Services in Albany NY, Worcester MA, Tampa FL, Media PA and the surrounding cities and towns, or call us at 877-MACFAWN for 24-hour emergency service.

Close-up Of Woman Cleaning Mold or Mildew From Wall Using a Sponge

How to Identify & Clean Mold vs. Mildew

Both mold and mildew are a type of fungus. They both thrive in warm, moist environments. And they can grow on a variety of surfaces, from food and clothing to walls and windowsills. However, they also have a few important differences, including how to clean and treat them. How to Tell the Difference Between Mold…
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Duct Cleaning

Why Duct Cleaning is Important

Your HVAC system is a circular system, meaning air is blown into rooms through ducts, then pulled back into the system through a filter. This air exchange is important for maintaining favorable indoor air quality (IAQ), and when the HVAC system is neglected, it opens the door for air pollution and potential health concerns. Health…
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Cleaning Tips and Tricks

Our Favorite Cleaning Tips & Tricks

With warmer weather heading our way, it’s time to get the windows open to let the fresh air in. It’s time for SPRING CLEANING! We know this task is clearly everyone’s favorite…. (just kidding), however a tip or trick to get each task accomplished more easy or more efficiently we are all for. Try out…
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Carpet Cleaning – What is the Best Method For You?

A carpet shampoo is a tried and true method of cleaning carpets. In this method, a carpet cleaning shampoo or solution is applied to the carpet to form foam. The ingredients of the foam attract dirt in the carpet. The solution is left to dry and once dried, the solution becomes brittle and separates itself…
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How Residential and Commercial Cleaning Differ

Cleaning is Cleaning… Right? In many cases, yes! However, there are many differences between residential and commercial cleaning. One of the biggest differences being how you need to clean the spaces. With residential cleaning, there may not be a need to clean every single portion of every room daily. Should you run a vacuum over…
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Cleaning Chemicals – Use, Storage and Hazards

  When it comes to cleaning supplies, storage is KEY! It doesn’t matter if you make your own, buy all lemon scented, or go all green with your cleaning solutions – Storage is Key. Improper storage could cause serious problems. The first thing to remember is to always store cleaning products where they will be…
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28-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge

The first day of spring was March 20, 2019. Time to get your windows open and start your spring cleaning. This task however can something seem huge and overwhelming. Here is a 28-day spring cleaning challenge to get it all done but over a period of time. This will help keep you on track, while…
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