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  • Is getting your ducts cleaned at the top of your list this fall? You may not think about your ducts when you think about seasonal cleaning, but the truth is that your ducts can affect your family’s health and even your energy bill! We’re one of the best duct cleaners in town and we’re [...]

  • Spring showers are over, the summer is passed, and now it's time to get ready for winter. So why should you be worried about your sump pump? A few things are vitally important to keep in mind for the health of your sump pump while you're preparing your home for winter. Preventing water damage [...]

  • When it's time for fall cleaning, it's worth your time to have your airways cleaned out in case of mold growth. Mold is a big fan of warm and sticky weather because that's where it thrives the best. Your air conditioner is one of your home's best defenses when it comes to preventing mold growth [...]

  • If you’ve had a fire, even a small one, it’s tough to know what to do next. Sometimes, you can clean up the damage yourself. And sometimes, it’s best to call in the experts. No matter what, always call the fire department if there is a fire of any size because it’s always better to [...]

  • Have you ever looked around your Sioux Falls office and realized that it could really use a good cleaning? A clean office is a healthy office! But there are a few things you need to know before turning on the vacuum. If you’re ready to have someone else do the job for you, we [...]

  • The kitchen is one of the primary places where fires in the home start. That's because the kitchen has all of the ingredients it takes to make a fire: flammable materials interacting with high heat. There are a few things you can do to lower your risk of kitchen fires, and you can find those [...]

  • Before you grab the mop and mop bucket, take a second to read a little bit about tile, keeping it healthy, and how often you need to clean it to keep it looking its best. Tile flooring is a little different than other types of flooring because it takes a little bit of TLC [...]

  • Has your business recently had smoke and fire damage? Intek provides commercial fire damage restoration services to get your business back in shape. Whether you've had a minimal amount of smoke damage or a significant amount of smoke and fire damage, Intek is here for you. Keep reading for our top tips, or pick [...]

  • In the month of July, the Brookings, Yankton, and Sioux Falls areas received an above-average amount of rain. Massive amounts of rainfall also mean massive amounts of basement flooding, and we’re happy that we can be there in a jiffy thanks to our 24/7 emergency line!  Whether it’s rain or a broken pipe, don’t hesitate [...]

  • Have you ever gotten to the end of a busy week, looked around the office, and realized that the place needs a good cleaning, only to get overwhelmed and promise yourself that you will get around to deep cleaning next week? But then “next week” slowly turns into “next month”? It really does happen [...]

  • You may have heard our radio ad that says "we don't just clean ducts, we save ducts". That commercial comes from a completely true story. The Intek team is proud to say we actually saved some ducklings this summer!   We have always taken very good care of our clients, but we recently had the [...]

  • If you have any sort of fire in your home, you know how sneaky—and damaging—smoke is. Because it moves through your house based on the currents in the air, it tends to gather around doorways or on walls. It especially loves higher portions of the wall (remember, heat rises).  Recovering after a fire, especially [...]