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  • “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 [...]

  • Fourteen states. Six hotels. And one night in a Walmart parking lot. That was how Jenna Snyder, business development manager at INTEK, spent her September. From September 2 to October 2, 2017, Jenna Snyder was out of the INTEK office, doing a different type of cleaning. At the encouragement of INTEK owner Jerry Berg, Jenna traveled [...]

  • It used to be that you either needed a relative to pass you these DIY green cleaner recipes or you had to stumble upon them in a magazine, then trial and error to figure out what worked. But with the beauty of the internet, recipes abound and green cleaning Sioux Falls homes is easier than [...]

  • Having your carpets professionally cleaned is important to your carpet’s lifespan. When we come to your Sioux Falls or Yankton home or office to get the job done, we want to create the best and most efficient experience possible, with the least amount of inconvenience for you. Here are a few things you can do [...]

  • The question we probably get asked the most often is “how often do my carpets need to be cleaned?” The answer, every 6-12 months, can be found in detail here. But the question we wish more people asked (or knew the answer to) is “how early do I need to book a carpet cleaner?” [...]

  • The average carpet lifespan is somewhere around 10 years, but taking the proper steps can ensure that yours lasts even longer. Here’s a breakdown of our best advice on how to increase the lifespan of your carpets. […]

  • There’s a reason puppies are so cute. If they weren’t, we might go crazy trying to clean up after them. If you’re just starting to potty train your puppy, or if you’re trying to retrain an older dog, you might be dealing with some unpleasant accidents on your carpet in Sioux Falls. We’ll teach you how to [...]

  • Does your family have a home fire escape plan? If not, you should devise one. If so, it likely hinges on your smoke alarm – so you better make sure it’s working when you need it. […]

  • It’s inevitable: your carpet is going to get dirty, but do you know what to do when it does? We do. At INTEK, we specialize in professional carpet cleaning in Sioux Falls, so we like to think we know what we’re talking about. But we don’t want to simply keep our knowledge to ourselves. That’s why [...]

  • We’re proud to offer outstanding fire damage restoration for when the worst happens, but we’d still rather you avoid an incident by practicing proper fire safety. Candles are among the nation’s leading causes of fires in the home. If you’re burning candles for scent or ambience, make sure you’re taking steps to avoid a crisis. [...]

  • One of our most important tools for duct cleaning Sioux Falls businesses just got even more attractive. This summer, we added magnetic wheels to our duct cleaning robot, and they’ve been a huge help in making sure commercial duct cleanings are thorough and efficient. […]

  • Cigarette smoke is a difficult and frustrating odor to remove from a home. Even if a homeowner smokes outside, the fumes and odors from cigarette smoke can still make their way through doors and windows, making it almost impossible to escape the smell. If you’ve inherited a home where the previous homeowners were smokers; you [...]