Post COVID-19 Duct Cleaning
These are unprecedented times with high levels of uncertainty and conflicting knowledge. So let’s focus on what we do know. People spend approximately 90% of their lives indoors and pollutant levels are significantly higher than outdoors. Would it surprise you to know the EPS (Environmental Protection Agency) ranks indoor air pollution among the top four […]
Why Spring is the Time for Air Duct Cleaning
Why Spring is the Time for Air Duct Cleaning As Manitobans, we were very excited to hear Manitoba Merv and Winnipeg Wyn predict an early Spring. Not that it’s been that bad of a winter, it’s just always a relief to hear it’s not going to be here for too long. As you envision it […]
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER
During this confusing time, our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We understand the challenges facing all Canadians right now and the impacts it is having both on the economy and the lives of everyone. At Advance Robotic, our priority is the wellbeing of our employees, families, customers […]
A New Year, A New You – Inside and Out
January always brings the urge to improve yourself. These resolutions usually surround making a commitment to use that gym membership to get our bodies into better shape or a number of other external improvements. As you’re contemplating your goals, don’t forget to include your internal health. What you don’t see can actually hurt you, and […]
How to Prevent Bathroom Mould
Mould is everywhere and particularly loves moist environments making bathrooms, attics, kitchens and basements/crawlspaces a treasure trove for fungus. Scary to hear that and even scarier to realize that mould growth is not always visible to the naked eye. Regular cleaning (without bleach, but we’ll get into that later) and mould inspections are important to […]
Asbestos compared to Black Mould
If you’re a home or business owner, you’ve most likely heard both asbestos and black mould can be extremely dangerous to the health of those exposed to it. Before we dive into the differences between these two contaminants, we want to remind you of the importance of having both dealt with professionally. The main difference […]
Businesses Need to Clean Their Dryer Vents Too
If your facility or business has on-site laundry facilities you understand there are certain maintenance activities which are essential to ensuring employee and customer safety. These types of locations include laundromats, janitorial/cleaning companies, hair salons and condos/apartments to name a few. A key maintenance activity is cleaning dryer vents to avoid lint build-ups and corresponding […]
Get Indoors and Enjoy the Fresh Air
The spring rains have stopped (though the summer ones have started) and most people are preparing their homes and businesses for the heat of a Manitoba summer. As the temperature rises so will the demand on your cooling systems. All the dust, pet fur, allergens and pollutants that accumulated during winter will be pushed through […]
Effects of Air Pollution on Children
A study released by WHO (World Health Organization) shows 90% of the world’s young people are breathing toxic or unclean air. As of last year, that equates to 1.8 billion children. That stat alone should take your breath away. Now consider that 600,000 children die from acute lower respiratory infections caused by pollutants. While we […]
Abatement or Remediation – Which is Right for You?
You’ve discovered you have asbestos in your home or business and you know have to dispose of it. As a business in Manitoba, you should be aware of the requirement to bring in a company who is licensed and certified for proper asbestos removal. As a homeowner, you may not be aware of this requirement […]