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How to Keep Pipes from Freezing

How to Keep Pipes from FreezingFrozen pipes are common here in the Rochester, NY area during the winter months. Thankfully there are a bunch of tips and tricks to follow to help reduce the chances of your pipes freezing. The last thing you need is for them to freeze and burst.  You’ll learn: How and why pipes freeze. How to recognize a frozen pipe. How to thaw out frozen pipes. What to do if your pipes have burst. If you’re interested in learning how to prevent burst pipes, keep reading How To Keep Pipes From Freezing.How & Why Your Pipes FreezeDid you know that when water freezes it can expand in volume by 9-10%? As the water freezes, it expands within whatever is holding it; in this case, it is …

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How to Tell the Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos Insulation

How to Tell the Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos InsulationEverything you need to know How to Tell the Difference Between Cellulose and Asbestos Insulation. In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; Asbestos Insulation Vermiculite Insulation. Creating cleaning mixtures. Cellulose Insulation. Common Insulation Questions. If you’ve ever asked yourself about asbestos and cellulose insulation, you’ll love this post!Asbestos and Cellulose InsulationBefore 1980, asbestos was widely used as an insulation and fire retardant product for both homes and commercial buildings. It wasn’t until after many years of use that the health effects (lung cancer, mesothelioma)were discovered to be related to asbestos material use.  Since 1973, the EPA has been working to ban the mining, manufacturing, and distribution of materials including asbestos. For those who aren’t aware, asbestos fibers are a natural mineral …

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How to Get Rid of Black Mold

How to Get Rid of Black MoldEverything you need to know about Black Mold Removal. In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; The causes of black mold. How to locate it. Creating cleaning mixtures. Prevention of black mold. Hiring a professional. So if you’ve ever wondered if you might have black mold in your home, you’ll love this post!How to get rid of black mold in Rochester, NYAre you aware that black mold can be avoided by keeping humidity levels below 50%? Black mold removal is something that many homeowners struggle with because it can be difficult to identify. Unfortunately, not removing black mold as soon as possible can cause it to infest other areas of your home. Learning how to get rid of the black mold is crucial as …

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Black Mold in Shower? What it is & How to Prevent it!

Black Mold in Shower? What it is & How to Prevent it!Everything you need to know about Black Mold in Shower. In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; The common types of shower mold. If shower mold can make you sick. How to prevent shower mold How to clean shower mold So if you’ve ever wondered if you might have mold in your shower, you’ll love this post!ContentsBlack Mold Rochester, NY Most Common Types of Bathroom Mold Can Shower Mold Make You Sick? How to Prevent Shower Mold? How to Clean Black Mold Why Choose RockBlack Mold in Your Shower Rochester, NYMold is all around us in the form of spores. They travel through the air and can come from anywhere. When the spores finally settle (especially in a great …

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Top 41 Questions Asked About Coronavirus Disinfection

Top 41 Questions Asked About Coronavirus DisinfectionThe most frequently asked questions about Coronavirus Disinfection  In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; Top Questions about Masks and Gloves Top Questions about Cleaners and Disinfectants Mold Removal Process Top Questions about Disinfecting Common Items Tops Questions about Coronavirus Cleaning at Home or Work ContentsTop Asked Questions Questions About Gloves & Masks Questions About Cleaners & Disinfectants Questions About Disinfecting Items Coronavirus Cleaning at Home or WorkTop Questions about Coronavirus DisinfectionCoronavirus is still a hot topic around most of the world. People are continuously asking questions as new information is learned and released by government agencies. At Rock Environmental in Rochester, NY we get asked questions all the time about Coronavirus cleaning and disinfecting. We decided to compile a list of the top …

Top 10 Disinfectants & Sanitizers: Which is Best For Coronavirus

Top 10 Disinfectants & Sanitizers: Which is Best For CoronavirusIn this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; The Top 10 Products used as a Disinfectant for Coronavirus. You’ll also learn; Effectiveness of 10 cleaning products. What the EPA has to say about these products. How Viruses & Bacteria are spread. The differences between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting. Our list compares products so you don’t have to. See where your product of choice ranks on our list!ContentsTop 10 List of Disinfectants and Sanitizers EPA Emerging Viral Pathogen How Viruses and Bacteria are Spread Cleaning, Sanitizing, and DisinfectingRock Environmental’s Guide to Coronavirus CleaningAt Rock Environmental, we are all too familiar with Coronavirus Cleaning and the effects it can have on your home or business. Rigorous cleaning schedules, dry chapped hands from cleaning solutions, …