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So Your New House Has Mold. Now What?

Whether you’ve just purchased a home or are still on the house hunt, chances are mold is the farthest thing from your mind. Unfortunately, it may not be the farthest thing from your new house. There’s a lot of adrenaline involved in buying a house, and it’s easy to get excited and overlook potential problems — like [...]

Why House Fires in Sioux Falls Are Worse than Ever

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. […]

Bonfire Safety Tips to Prevent Fire Damage in Sioux Falls

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. [...]

9 Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Sioux Falls

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 [...]

Confirmation Party Coming Up? Get Carpet Cleaning, Sioux Falls!

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. […]

#1 Spring Cleaning Tip: Get Your Ducts Cleaned!

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, [...]

IICRC Fire Training Comes to INTEK

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 [...]