Mold Remediation

Ice Dams 101: What Is an “Ice Dam,” Anyway?

“Ice dam.” Even the name doesn’t sound good. You may have heard that you should prevent ice dams as part of your winter prep Sioux Falls . . . but what does that even mean? Today, we’re telling you everything you need to know about ice dams in South Dakota — what they are, why they’re [...]

Checking for Attic Mold in Your Home

When you own a house, your attic isn’t necessarily at the front of your mind. However, your attic vents may be a hotspot for a word that no homeowner wants to hear: mold. Our Intek team has been removing mold from Sioux Falls homes for a while now, and we know that the tough-to-reach places [...]

How to Get Mold Testing in Sioux Falls Area Homes

How do you go about getting your home tested for mold? How do you know if you need it? While some prefer mold testing homes on their own, it’s easy to overlook real concerns when you rely on home kits.  The best way to have mold testing done is to [...]

How Long Should Common Groceries Last?

Before you’re in need of mold removal in Sioux Falls, get a handle on how to best store common grocery items. We put together a handy list of how long meat, grains, and produce last. Hopefully it can help you avoid anything spoiling so much that you won’t need to give us a call. [...]

Winter Water Damage: Prevent Ice Dams

Do you know how to stay ahead of ice dams? These ridges of ice on the edge of the roof can cause serious winter water damage in Sioux Falls and Yankton homes. That’s right: inside the home. Ice dams stop melted snow from properly draining off your roof, and the backed-up water could leak into [...]

Three Health Symptoms of House Mold in Sioux Falls

Have you been experiencing some out-of-the-ordinary health symptoms lately? Not to scare you, but those symptoms might be warning signs that your house has mold. House mold can occur for a variety of reasons, including humidity, flooded basements, and wet drywall. Because it typically grows in dark, hidden spaces, mold can go unnoticed for a long time — until you [...]

Wet Drywall in Sioux Falls? Here’s What to Do

What happens when drywall gets wet? If you recently experienced flooding or other water damage in Sioux Falls, you might be concerned about your drywall — and rightfully so. Wet drywall can be dangerous. Avoid the horrors of house mold in Sioux Falls by learning what to do if (God forbid) your drywall gets wet. What Happens when [...]

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 [...]

How to Prevent Kitchen Mold and Mildew in Sioux Falls

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 [...]