Here in Utah, winters can be rough. It’s not uncommon for large storms to blow in over the mountains and dump snow. In Salt Lake City, the state’s capital, the record for one-day snowfall is 13.8 inches! That’s a lot of snow in one day. So as... (Read More)

Dust bunnies are everywhere. They hide underneath your furniture, cling to corners in the ceiling, and line the vents of your HVAC system. But how do dust bunnies form? We have the answer! In a 2009 Esquire article, Lorin Matthews, a professor of... (Read More)

We spend a lot of time inside our homes and businesses, so we should be concerned about the air we breathe while inside. Indoor air quality can be affected by several things, from built-up dust, chemicals from cleaning, mold, mildew, and more. To... (Read More)

In 1928, Dr. Alexander Fleming noticed that mold produced a substance that stopped the growth of bacteria. This discovery led to the creation of penicillin, a life-changing antibiotic that helped drastically reduce the death rate from infections... (Read More)

Renovating your home or business is very stressful. The process is expensive and messy, and a lot of things can go wrong during the process. Many people feel stressed during construction because of the delays and unforeseen complications that can... (Read More)

Businesses scrambled to improve their costs and time-effective disinfection and cleaning practices at the pandemic's start. The increased need to prevent surface transmission of COVID-19 was a huge stressor for many businesses. Owners and managers... (Read More)

When drywall was invented in 1916, it wasn't an immediate hit. At the time, plaster and wood walls were more popular, but by the 1940s, drywall became more popular because it was cheaper, lighter, and easier to use. It's now one of the most... (Read More)

Did you know that some cleaning solutions and disinfectants have expiration dates? It’s true! Over time, the chemical makeup of your cleaning products can begin to break down. Once this process starts, it reduces the effectiveness of your... (Read More)

There's nothing worse than seeing fingerprints on a window that's been freshly cleaned. Ask parents of young kids how demoralizing it is to see your hard work getting the perfect, shiny, and streak-free window ruined by a toddler's hands in seconds... (Read More)

Asbestos used to be one of the most common building materials. As a mineral fiber, this material was excellent for several construction uses, including insulation, siding, plaster, roofing materials, siding materials, linoleum, paint, vinyl... (Read More)