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When you choose to shop local, you aren’t simply supporting a small business. The impact of your decision is much greater than helping the business’ bottom line. When Intek was started in 1984 as Interior Technicians, Jerry Berg intended for the Sioux Falls-based business to stay Sioux Falls based. However, over the years as [...]
While dogs may be man’s best friend, they can be your HVAC system’s worst enemy. It’s no secret furry pets leave a trail of fur-fetti wherever they go. You see it on your clothing, your furniture and your floors. But where else is it hiding? Even with regular grooming and house cleaning, pet hair [...]
This year INTEK Cleaning & Restoration hosted our first-ever golf tournament at the Spring Creek Golf Course. This annual event will donate the proceeds to different, local charities in our community. For our first tournament, we hosted 10 different teams and were able to raise $1,000 to be donated to the Children's Home Society [...]
It’s the American Dream, owning your home. You have worked hard, saved, and beat an impeccably hard market to land the home of your dreams. But what happens when things start to go south? Your furnace quits working, or your windows start leaking. There’s no landlord to call anymore to come and fix the [...]
There are clear dangers and drawbacks to having water in your home – and we’ve covered ways to prevent water damage – but sometimes water can add life to your home. Many people in Sioux Falls, Brookings, Yankton, and other areas choose to power wash the exterior of their homes every year, because the benefits clearly [...]
Construction projects in or around your home this orange-cone season? Fumes, allergens, and drywall dust can all creep their way into your home — even if the construction project is across the street. Here’s how to keep your home and air clean when large projects take over. No [...]
It’s important for homeowners in Brookings to know not only what a sump pump is, but also whether their houses have a working one installed. Sump pumps in Brookings are notoriously hard to know and maintain. At INTEK, our team gets questions about sump pumps all the time. One of the most common questions [...]
Brookings residents already know that carpet cleaning works, but for those who might be first-timers… How exactly does the process work? And, is it worth the time? Your time is valuable, so we’ll get straight to the point. Yes, carpet cleaning is worth the time, but it actually takes less time than you might [...]
Despite what the South Dakota forecast might be telling you – spring has sprung! This year, as you make your spring cleaning plans, consider your carpet. Here are seven reasons to clean your carpets as part of your spring cleaning routine: Breathe better: Properly cleaning your household carpet removes dust, allergens, pollen, and pet and insect [...]
When you think of flooding, you might think of rivers flowing over their banks, or fields and streets covered in water. It’s an all-too-common sight. And while April showers certainly cause the majority of flooding here in the Midwest, the damage they cause isn’t so immediately apparent. Frozen pipes, poor drainage, and the absence [...]
Having a house fire doesn’t always mean you’ll lose all of your belongings. With Intek’s fire damage restoration and cleaning services, you can save many things from your home. Our highly trained fire cleaning specialists work in both residential and commercial fire damage restoration and cleaning to restore your property after it has been [...]
Let’s be frank, we have a love-hate relationship with fire. It’s great for grilling steaks from the Meat Lodge and hanging out around the campfire by the river. But sometimes, fire isn’t always friendly. It can wreak havoc on your home. That’s where INTEK comes in. Fire Restoration & Smoke Damage If unfortunate [...]
