Bio-One of Alabama decontamination and biohazard cleaning services

How To Remove Mold The Right Way

This is how Bio-One helps homeowners remove mold in Alabama

Perhaps our biggest competition out there for Mold Remediation is DIYers. Every week we get calls from customers who say things like "Well, I sprayed some bleach on it, but it came right back!"

That's because, unlike what most people believe to be true - bleach doesn't get rid of mold.

To properly remove mold from your home (or wherever else), these following steps must be followed:

  • Get the subject area swap tested (the surface) and air quality tested to determine if mold is present, and to find out the concentration, etc.
  • Determine why the mold is present (i.e. figure out where the source of water/moisture is coming from, and then fix that problem).
  • Begin proper mold remediation protocol, which in many cases will include:
    • Containment of the work area
    • Installation of HEPA air scrubbers and/or fans and/or dehumidifiers
    • Removal of contaminated finishing materials, like drywall
    • HEPA vacuuming all surfaces within containment
    • Physical/chemical removal of visible mold on all surfaces and substrate
    • Chemical wet-wiping of all surfaces within the containment (using a non-bleach chemical formulated to kill and also inhibit mold

These are the steps we follow to ensure proper mold removal from your home.

Call Bio-One for a free estimate if you ever suspect mold in your home, crawlspace, attic, office, vehicle or wherever else! Bio-One of Birmingham serves the entire Birmingham and surrounding areas of Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Anniston, Clanton, Cullman - and our two other local offices serve the rest of the State of Alabama.

Bio-One of Huntsville: 256-677-6111

Bio-One of Birmingham: 205-937-1708

Bio-One of Montgomery: 334-523-9191

You have probably put serious consideration into your pets’ habitats. 

Whether you have a furry animal like a dog or cat or something scaly like a lizard or snake, you’ve likely researched their needs. No matter your furbaby of choice, you’re likely making an effort to provide the best possible home for them. 

However, you might not be aware of how clutter affects pets. It's important to make sure your home is a safe environment. 

Here are 5 reasons why controlling clutter is critical to giving your pets the best home possible.

1. Give your pets room to play

When high levels of clutter are present, it can be tricky for your pets to navigate your space. They might not be able to run and move freely if there are many items on the floor. Many pets also experience anxiety, which can be exacerbated by cluttered surroundings. 

Even if pets are not injured or harmed by the clutter, they may still be limited in their ability to thrive. High levels of clutter may restrict their activity to the point where they’re not getting the exercise they need to be as healthy and happy as possible.

2. Prevent injuries

Injured pet

When homes have excessive clutter, there is a higher risk of injury to your pets. They may:

  • Step on something sharp
  • Trip or fall when trying to navigate the space
  • Come into contact with sharp objects or corners

It’s important to put all dangerous objects out of reach and have clear, navigable pathways for your pets’ safety. 

3. Keep pets secure

Keep pets secure

A clean space makes it easier to make sure your pets don’t escape. It would be heartbreaking for a pet to get lost—or even to cause minutes or hours of worry if they go wandering before returning home. 

Doorways and windows should be secure so pets don’t get out (unless it’s into an enclosed space, like a fenced-in backyard). 

Make sure you have a general idea of where your pets are and check on them often. 

4. Keep pets safe from hazardous substances 

Just like kids, animals can get into dangerous chemicals. Some items that aren’t dangerous for humans can be harmful to other animals, like chocolate for dogs. 

Keep pets safe from hazardous substances

It’s important to keep anything that can harm your pets out of reach or locked away. 

Chemicals like antifreeze, pesticides, fertilizers, paints, and even dryer sheets can be hazardous. They may look like food to your pets and should be kept out of reach. 

Medications should also be carefully stored away from your pets. If your home is cluttered it can be harder to notice these items are not safely tucked away.

Certain house plants can also be dangerous for pets. Some of the most common plants that should be kept out of reach of cats, dogs, and other animals include:

  • Aloe vera (may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and tremors when ingested)
  • Rose of Sharon hibiscus (may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea)
  • Tulips & Daffodils (ingestion of the bulbs may cause oral irritation, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and potential liver damage)
  • Azaleas (may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and comas)
  • Poinsettias (may cause irritation in the mouth or stomach, leading to vomiting and diarrhea)
  • Pothos (may cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty breathing)

Certain foods that you enjoy may also be dangerous. Putting food away and cleaning up food waste will help your pets stay healthy. Make sure your dogs, cats, and other animals stay away from: 

  • Avocados (only mildly toxic to dogs and cats, but can be severely toxic, even deadly, to birds, rabbits, horses, and ruminants such as cattle, goats, and sheep)
  • Grapes (may cause kidney failure in dogs, with early symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea; effects are less well known for cats but symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea are likely)
  • Onions & Garlic (may cause include early-onset vomiting and diarrhea, along with symptoms of anemia including breathlessness, lethargy, pale, yellow, or “muddy” colored gums, rapid breathing, and an elevated heart rate)
  • Salt (may cause vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, incoordination, excessive thirst, excessive urination, tremors, and seizures)
  • Yeast dough (may cause symptoms associated with bloat—enlarged abdomen due to the buildup of gas and dough, in addition to weakness, increased heart rate, and collapse)

5. Prevent illness and infection 

Mold and mildew

Just like humans, not cleaning up properly can result in the growth of microorganisms that can cause illness and infection in pets. 

Mold and mildew growth can cause illness, as can eating food that has been left out for long periods of time. Regularly clean up pet waste and make sure their water is clean. Disinfect your animals’ living spaces as needed. 

Make sure that you wash your hands often, both to protect your animals and yourself. 

Protecting Yourself

We love our pets, but they can also cause problems for us if they aren’t properly housed and cared for. 

Pet litter box

Make sure you clean up feces and change litter boxes or cage linings promptly. Vacuuming and cleaning up animal hair can help with allergies and odors. 

All your pets should also have their needed vaccinations so they can remain protected from common diseases and issues that arise in their lives. If you’re not sure if they’re up-to-date, call your veterinarian to check their records and schedule their next booster. 

It’s also important to only have as many animals in your home as you can take care of. Pets are lovable and it can be difficult to say no to more when you are passionate about animals. However, be mindful of how much space you have, and know your city’s rules on the number of animals you can legally have in your space. 

Don’t bring more animals into your home than you can clean up after or feed. Giving the pets you already have the best quality of life is better than having more pets than you can take care of and risking everyone’s health. 

Need Help? We’ve Got Your Back.

If you’re struggling to get your clutter levels under control or need help cleaning up a big mess, Bio-One is here for you. We’ll help you get your home in good condition for you and your pets. To learn more, give us a call anytime at (205) 937-1708 or fill out a service request on our website.

Bio-One of Alabama helps homeowners with all types of mold removal and mold remediation services in the Anniston area.

There are many misconceptions and unknowns when it comes to mold, and Bio-One is here to answer your questions.

Mold isn't always dangerous, but sometimes it is.

If you see something that looks like mold, or smell something moldy or musty, or are experiencing respiratory issues when inside your home - you may want to consider calling Bio-One to come check it out for you.

Our estimates are 100% free.

When Bio-One comes to your home to assess it for a mold problem, we will:

  • Determine the cause
  • Check for leaks/water intrusion
  • Check the attic and crawlpace
  • Measure moisture levels in the walls and air
  • Go over our process with you so you understand how we rid mold from your home
  • Provide you with an affordable, written estimate

Many companies will push you for services that aren't necessary - Bio-One's mold removal services are affordable, and we stand by our work.

Call Bio-One today at (205) 937-1708 - located locally in Birmingham, with two other local offices in Montgomery and Huntsville, Bio-One offers mold remediation services in Anniston, Oxford, Pell City, Moody, Leeds, Talladega, Sylacauga, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Jasper, Clanton, Gadsden and all surrounding areas.

There are many misconceptions and unknowns when it comes to mold, and Bio-One is here to answer your questions.

Mold isn't always dangerous, but sometimes it is.

If you see something that looks like mold, or smell something moldy or musty, or are experiencing respiratory issues when inside your home - you may want to consider calling Bio-One to come check it out for you.

Our estimates are 100% free.

When Bio-One comes to your home to assess it for a mold problem, we will:

  • Determine the cause
  • Check for leaks/water intrusion
  • Check the attic and crawlspace
  • Measure moisture levels in the walls and air
  • Go over our process with you so you understand how we rid mold from your home
  • Provide you with an affordable, written estimate

Many companies will push you for services that aren't necessary - Bio-One's mold removal services are affordable, and we stand by our work.

Call Bio-One today at (205) 937-1708 - located locally in Birmingham, with two other local offices in Montgomery and Huntsville, Bio-One offers mold remediation services in Montgomery, Auburn, Troy, Selma, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Pell City, Anniston, Cullman, Decatur, Florence, Huntsville, Scottsboro and everywhere in between.

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Bio-One Helps Hoarders Get Their Homes Back In Order In Tuscaloosa & Birmingham, Alabama

With three local offices in Alabama - one in Huntsville, one in Birmingham and one in Montgomery - Bio-One is here to help hoarders and their families bring their homes back to where they should be.

At Bio-One, hoarding cleanup is not just "throwing away a bunch of stuff." We take our customers and our cleanup jobs very seriously, and our hoarding cleanup process entails:

  • Scheduling a free estimate with the customer
  • Listening to the customer's wants and needs
  • Developing a game plan to determine what is to be thrown away, what is to be cleaned and kept, and what is to be donated
  • Determining how much sorting and organizing the customer requires
  • Scheduling dumpsters
  • Providing emotional support to the customer and his or his family
  • A deep cleaning of the home

Calling a company like ours to get started on your hoarding clean up project can be emotionally difficult, but Bio-One has ZERO JUDGEMENT and we are here to take care of you.

Contact any of our local offices today:

Bio-One Huntsville 256-677-6111

Bio-One Birmingham 205-937-1708

Bio-One Montgomery 334-523-9191

Bio-One is Birmingham, Alabama's #1 trusted Biohazard Cleanup Service.

Uniquely different, Bio-One is here to help individuals and their families with all sensitive, biohazardous-related clean up situations.

Unlike most water restoration companies who don't specialize in this type of cleanup, and other "crime scene cleanup" companies you find online who aren't even local to Alabama - Bio-One is local, family-owned, has three physical Alabama locations, and specializes in biohazard cleanup.

Some of Bio-One's services include:

Bio-One has local offices in Birmingham, Montgomery and Huntsville to serve you, and they cover all of the cities and surrounding areas of:

Hoover, Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Mountain Brook, Cullman, Huntsville, Athens, Scottsboro, Florence,

Russellville, Gadsden, Decatur, Prattville, Selma, Auburn, Troy, Alexander City - and everywhere.

Biohazard Cleanup may not be something you ever think you will need - but even common occurrences like rodent droppings cleanup in your attic or crawlspace, or mold remediation - found during a real estate transaction, pop up often - and Bio-One is here to help you with that.

Call your local Bio-One office today:

Huntsville - (256) 677-6111

Birmingham - (205) 937-1708

Montgomery - (334) 523-9191

Sewage backup clean up is one of the least fun activities any homeowner has to deal with. That's where Bio-One comes in!

Many people believe that the first person you should call when yo experience a sewage backup is a plumber - and that's true! Call your plumber! However, your plumber won't actually clean up the sewage mess that's leftover.

Hopefully, your sewage backup was contained to a bathtub or shower or toilet - but often, the raw sewage will backup and than spill onto your floors, seep behind walls, flood your home or crawlspace - or worse.

Bio-One is Birmingham's local sewage cleanup specialist. Specializing in services such as crime scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup, odor removal and feces/urine cleanup, Bio-One's sewage cleanup services are second to none.

Some things to consider before attempting to clean up sewage yourself:

  • Sewage can harm you and your health - make sure you protect yourself with proper PPE.
  • Often, cleaning the surfaces (like flooring) is not enough - the sewage will seep underneath your flooring, and unless you get it all up from the subfloor, it won't be clean, and it will smell.
  • Sewage backup cleanup is covered by homeowner's insurance - and your insurance will pay to cover the replacement of flooring, drywall, or anything else needing to be removed.
  • Regular cleaning chemicals won't eliminate odors.
  • Crawlspace cleanup often includes dirt removal, vapor barrier removal and more - let a professional help you.

After you call your plumber to solve the blockage issue, call Bio-One to help you with your sewage backup cleanup needs.

Located in Birmingham and serving all surrounding areas of Hoover, Mountain Brook, Jasper, Anniston, Tuscaloosa and Clanton - Bio-One also has two other local offices in Huntsville and Montgomery - we serve all Alabamians.

Bio-One of Birmingham: 205-937-1708

Bio-One of Huntsville: 256-677-6111

Bio-One of Montgomery: 334-523-9191

Bio-One is Birmingham's affordable mold remediation expert.

Whether you are located in Birmingham, Hoover, Anniston, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Clanton or anywhere in between, Bio-One is here to safely and affordably get rid of the mold problems within your home, office, vehicle, or anywhere!

There are a lot of misconceptions about mold, such as:

  • All mold is the same
  • All mold is dangerous
  • No mold should ever be in your home
  • Mold and mildew are the same
  • Mold can be killed with bleach

NONE OF THIS IS TRUE!.

Bio-One is not here to scare homeowners with mold. As described above - not all mold is dangerous, but some of it is. And the most common shock we here is the realization that mold cannot be treated with bleach - that's right, bleach WILL NOT GET RID of mold in your home.

That is what it is important to hire a mold remediation professional to take care of the issue. When you call Bio-One, here is what will happen:

  • A real life human being with our company will answer the phone
  • One of our specialists will come out to your home - for free - and assess the situation
  • Bio-One will send you a written estimate - which will be more affordable than most water restoration companies
  • Once on the job, we will contain our work areas
  • Utilize negative pressure environments to ensure no spore spreading in your home
  • Neatly cut out any drywall or materials which cannot be cleaned
  • HEPA vacuum all surfaces
  • Chemically treat all contaminated surfaces with chemicals that will kill and inhibit mold growth
  • Get rid of set-in stains
  • Seal wood
  • Return your home back to normal

There is a lot more involved with mold remediation than "just spraying some bleach on it."

Call the professionals at Bio-One to help you today: (205) 937-1708

Bio-One has three local offices in Alabama, and serves the entire State:

  • Bio-One of Montgomery: (334) 523-9191 / www.bioonemontgomery.com
  • Bio-One of Birmingham: (205) 937-1708 / www.bioonealabama.com
  • Bio-One of Huntsville: (256) 677-6111 / www,bioonehuntsville.com

Bio-One is Alabama's number one resource for hoarders.

From minor junk accumulation to Level 5 biohazardous situations and anything in between - Bio-One has got your back.

Not to mention, helping you with hoarding cleanup is probably less expensive than you think.

Some information on Bio-One and our services to help you get started:

  • Our first order of business is coming to your home to give you a free estimate for our hoarding cleanup service.
  • We listen to your wants and needs such as what will stay and what will go, the level of cleaning, etc, and then we will offer you some of our expert insight on how to maximize the time you have with Bio-One.
  • We put together a stress-free and comprehensive plan for your home, and send it to you in writing.
  • Once approved by you, we get you on schedule - QUICKLY! as in a couple days and then we do the job.
  • Once the job in complete - you're happy!

Bio-One does not judge you - we do this for a living, and what makes us happy is what makes you happy - a cleaner and put-back-together home.

Bio-One has three locations in Alabama - Huntsville, Birmingham and Montgomery. Please call any of the numbers below for your free estimate.

Bio-One Huntsville: (256) 677-6111

Bio-One Birmingham: (205) 937-1708

Bio-One Montgomery: (334) 523-9191

We serve the entire state of Alabama, including Athens, Florence, Cullman, Scottsboro, Hoover, Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Clanton, Prattville, Selma, Auburn, Troy, Greenville and of course, Huntsville, Birmingham and Montgomery.

Bio-One is Birmingham's only local, family-owned and 24/7 response Suicide Cleanup Service

Suicide cleanup

Bio-One is Alabama's go-to service for families with immediate emergency cleanup needs, such as suicide and homicide cleanup. Unlike other water and fire restoration companies who may perform trauma cleanup - but don't specialize in it - Bio-One is different in that this is our specialty. And more than that this is our passion. Our motto is "Help First, Business Second" - and we stand by that motto every day.

Some of Bio-One's services include:

  • Suicide cleanup
  • Homicide cleanup
  • Trauma/blood/bodily fluids cleanup
  • Unattended death/decomposition cleanup
  • Odor removal
  • Hoarding cleanup
  • Mold Remediation
  • Feces/Urine cleanup
  • Sewage backup cleanup
  • Rodent/animal droppings cleanup

With three local offices in Alabama - Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery - Bio-One is here to serve all Alabamians with their emergency cleanup needs. On top of that, our services are actually affordable, and typically covered by homeowner's insurance.

The major benefits to hiring Bio-One to help you with this type of cleanup:

  • We are discreet - our vehicles are unmarked
  • We are caring - Whether you want us in and out of your home as quickly as possible, or if you need a shoulder to cry on, Bio-One is here for you
  • We don't take advantage - many companies charge many thousands of dollars for relatively simple cleanups - we do not
  • Our services are covered by insurance - and we take care of the claims process for you
  • You don't need to clean up after a loved one - doing it yourself is in itself traumatic - let the professionals handle it

Please call any one of our three local offices below to serve you. All cities surrounding our main offices are in our service areas as well, including Decatur, Madison, Florence, Scottsboro, Cullman, Oneonta, Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Hoover, Clanton, Selma, Alexander City, Auburn, Troy and more.

Bio-One of Huntsville: 256-677-6111

Bio-One of Birmingham: 205-937-1708

Bio-One of Montgomery: 334-523-9191