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  • House fires in Sioux Falls are more dangerous than ever before. Thirty years ago, you would have had about 17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today, you have only three or four minutes. Why are houses burning so much faster? Experts say it’s all about our furniture. […]

  • Kitchen mold and mildew are unfortunately good at party crashing — wreaking havoc on walls, pipes, and countertops. Both of these invasive fungi thrive on moist surfaces and places where water is able to accumulate. Kitchen mold and mildew can cause significant damage if they’re left unchecked, and their presence could be a sign that [...]

  • The taste of s’mores. The smell of smoke. The sound of stories shared among family and friends. Who doesn’t love a good summer bonfire? Unfortunately, at INTEK, we see the downside of bonfires in South Dakota. During these warm summer months, we’re often called upon for fire damage restoration to repair the destruction caused by bonfires. [...]

  • We’re pretty happy when the equinox comes and melts all the snow. The sun starts shining. Sioux Falls bike trails are full. The city comes alive. And then we get hit with allergies. Ahh-choo. All puns aside, spring can be a truly miserable time for people with allergies, but there are plenty of things you [...]

  • If you live on the floodplain in eastern South Dakota, you know how real the threat of water damage can be. Especially during these rainy spring and summer months, water damage in Sioux Falls can occur in countless homes throughout the area. In fact, water damage is one of the most frequently filed homeowner insurance claims [...]

  • The INTEK fire restoration team stays busy during the summer, often responding to fires that could have been prevented. […]

  • Churchgoers, rejoice: it’s confirmation season! If your family attends a Catholic church in Sioux Falls, you might be gearing up for your child’s confirmation this spring. And if you’re gearing up for your child’s confirmation, you might also be gearing up for one heck of a confirmation party. […]

  • Spring is busy for companies that do carpet cleaning in Sioux Falls. It’s a time for spring cleaning – and it’s also graduation season.  […]

  • Do you own a home in southeastern South Dakota? If so, get ready to roll up your sleeves and pull out the elbow grease. It’s time for spring cleaning, Sioux Falls! We’ve written a lot about spring cleaning in Sioux Falls and Yankton on our blog. You can read the seven spring cleaning tips not to forget, [...]

  • Sioux Falls sump pumps are in action. To get ready for spring, you’ll need to keep that pump going while also taking a few other steps. […]

  • At INTEK, we're constantly seeking to improve our cleaning services in Sioux Falls and Yankton. Recently, we had the privilege of hosting an IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) certified trainer. The IICRC is an organization dedicated to the creation and advancement of standards and certifications related to the cleaning, restoration, inspection, and installation [...]

  • We hope you never have to deal with fire damage in Sioux Falls or Yankton. But if you do, we’re here to help. The Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine at INTEK As part of our Sioux Falls fire restoration services, our ultrasonic machine can help clean almost any damaged item. This state-of-the-art cleaning machine sends sound waves through [...]