Bulldog Cleaning & Restoration offers indoor air quality samples, most commonly to test and for mold. One of the most prevalent mold spore types shown in IAQ test results happens to be a strain called Aspergillus. 

When identifying mold types, its always important to know whether or not that particular spore type produces mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are toxic chemicals that the mold spores will release into the air making anyone who breathes it in experience negative symptoms and health issues.

Aspergillus has a number of subspecies each with there own health associated risks if inhaled in large numbers. The most common is listed below. 

Aspergillus Niger - most common as it is found in nature. It can grow on almost anything. In indoor environments this mold type is usually white or yellow and grows on damp sheetrock or walls. 

Aspergillus Flavus - This produces mycotoxins that are carcinogenic which can contaminate food. Commonly green-yellow in color with a hint of brown.

Aspergillus Fumigatus - Most toxic strain of the Aspergillus family. If exposed, this can cause people to become allergic and hypersensitive to mold. Commonly grows on decomposing organic materials. Unlike other molds, Aspergillus Fumigatus can grow in temperatures as low as 68°F.

Aspergillus molds can affect your immune system and symptoms often include coughing up mucus or blood, wheezing, sepsis, fevers and a loss of appetite. Due to the severity of this common mold spore found in  air quality sampling, Bulldog takes special care during remediation to set up proper containment, hepa filtrate the affected rooms and place the entire work area under negative pressure. We use special hepa-filtrated equipment for clean-up and remediation and always work with our Clients health in mind. 

Aspergillus lives in oxygen-rich environments and feed off of carbon. This mold type is commonly seen growing on old bread in your kitchen. It can also be found in humidifiers and air conditioning units. If suffering from a water damage, you will likely see this mold type growing on the back of baseboards and walls. 

HVAC Duct Cleaning post remediation is particularly important. Mold spores are transferred through disruption of the colony, sending spores airborne to drift and spread throughout the property. These spores can end up inside your HVAC Ducts which act as a highway throughout your home and otherwise "unaffected" areas. 

For more information, HVAC Duct Cleaning, Mold Remediation or Water / Flood Clean-up & Restoration, give us a call! 844-MY-BULLDOG

Thank You,
Zachary Konell
Owner
Bulldog Cleaning & Restoration, LLC
"A Difference You Can See"
​844-MY-BULLDOG
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Bulldog Cleaning & Restoration can do more than just clean up the mess left over from a sewage line break (Cat 3 Water Damage). Bulldog also offers carpet & upholstery cleaning, structural drying and environmental services such filtering airborne pathogens out of indoor air. If you are suffering from a sewage damage, Bulldog can help from preventing secondary damages to restoring the property to pre-loss condition.

Bulldog uses a variety of specialized equipment based on the measurements of the affected area, temperature and relative humidity in the room. Our trained technicians can even salvage affected carpeting by disinfecting and cleaning it with the hot water extraction method.

Bulldog can quickly and efficiently restore your property to pre-loss condition, preventing further contamination and allowing you to return to your daily schedules. We work with all insurance carriers and most times will bill, and be paid, from your carrier directly; streamlining the billing process and relieving you from making a payment out of pocket.

Bulldog has certified and trained staff who are experienced in handling the potential health risks involved with cleaning up sewage waste and water. Response time is important because the longer the sewage sits, the higher the chances of it spreading harmful bacteria, viruses and pathogens to the rest of the property. Bulldog completely sanitizes the affected area in order to decontaminate the damaged surfaces and protect your family from getting sick.

Thank you,

Zachary Konell
Owner
Bulldog Cleaning & Restoration, LLC
"A Difference You Can See"
844-MY-BULLDOG

You wake up to a broken pipe in your living room ceiling. Water pouring down onto your floor and contents. You're big on DYI and after a quick Google search for water damage you decide to remove the affected material and fix the problem yourself. Maybe you call in a contractor after the demo to hang rock and paint...

Below is our explanation on why it's important to call a professional who is certified in water mitigation and structural drying.


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What is a Water Restoration Company?
Bulldog Cleaning & Restoration is an IICRC Certified Firm who focuses on hiring and training disaster restoration professionals to assist in emergency type scenarios such as the one listed above. Bulldog Cleaning & Restoration ("Bulldog") has the experience, knowledge and access to the right materials and drying equipment to properly prevent secondary damages and microbial growth after a loss. It's important to hire an IICRC Certified Firm so that your water damage is taken care of efficiently while at the same time, taking into account the potential health risks and safety hazards along the way. 

Health and Safety
Bulldog Service Technicians assess any potential health or safety risks prior to starting mitigation. The type of water is determined (Category 1, 2 or 3) so we can anticipate possible levels of contamination. This is particularly important when dealing with sewage lines or "black water". Controls are put in place to ensure our Bulldog Team and our Client remain safe around water damaged electrical outlets, water damaged flooring and walls as well as any unseen airborne risks that may spread during the mitigation. Our IICRC Certified Bulldog Technicians are trained to properly address microbial growth and harmful pathogens that may have otherwise spread if dried incorrectly. This could include setting up containment, filtering the air, creating negative pressure and even cutting air flow in the affected space completely. 

Efficiency
With your health and indoor air quality in mind, Bulldog Cleaning & Restoration creates a custom drying plan in response to the layout of your property affected areas. By establishing a dry plan early on, our Bulldog Team can work quickly and efficiently to prevent secondary damages to the contents or structure. 

Knowledge of Restoration Techniques
Unlike a contractor who performs demolition or remodeling services, water and flood removal specialists are trained to dry structural items and contents through various methods. This does not always include "flood cuts" or removing wet walls or floors. Our Bulldog Team focuses on what we can save and provides options for drying in place through various methods and specialty equipment.  In addition, our inspection tools are cutting edge. With the use of specialized moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras, we are able to find areas that have gotten wet or damaged that could have been missed by a contractor who doesn't have access to these same tools. This allows us to understand the full scope of damage and even potential damages to watch out for in the future.

Access to Supplies
Most people understand the use of dehumidifiers and air movers when drying out a property. With that said, not everyone understands the difference in size/type of these dehumidifiers or how many air movers are actually needed to dry out a room. By following the standard and formulas as it pertains to each loss or equipment type, Bulldog is able to manipulate the indoor environment to quickly dry the property. Furhermore, Bulldog Cleaning & Restoration has access to everything from indirect fired heaters to trailer mounted generators and various other types of drying equipment to offer you the fastest and most practical solution to your loss.

Proper Disposal of Damaged Materials
Affected building materials could include drywall, framing, baseboards and carpeting. These materials are typically discarded and could contain mold spores or colonies. Bulldog Tech(s) will be able to dispose of these materials safely, so you don't have to. For larger losses, Bulldog can even have a dumpster delivered on site and removed upon completion of our services.
 
Conclusion
In conclusion, it's always better to use IICRC Certified Firms and Technicians like Bulldog Cleaning & Restoration who have the experience, knowledge, techniques and tools to ensure your property is mitigated and restored as quickly and safely as possible. 

If you are in need of our Emergency Response Team or have questions on water removal and structural drying, please give us a call at 844-MY-BULLDOG. 

Thank You,
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Zachary Konell
Owner
Bulldog Cleaning & Restoration, LLC
"A Difference You Can See"