For many people, chlorine bleach is the preferred product for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. Whether it’s the kitchen counters, floors, appliances or spots of black mold growth in the attic, bleach is frequently used in these instances. However, it may not be quite as effective as some people believe. Bleach does in fact kill bacteria …
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It’s spring again, and this means more and more homeowners are going up into the attic for the first time this year to perform some routine cleaning and organizing. If it’s been a while since you’ve accessed your attic, though, you may notice a damp, musty odor originating from inside. This is an all-too-common problem …
Attic ventilation is important for several different reasons. It helps regulate roof temperatures (which prolongs the life of the roof), reduces the chance of ice dams forming, and it allows the moist, humid air from inside the home to escape. When roofs and attics are completely blocked off with no ventilation, the humid air will …
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