Is Your New Home Exposing You to Harmful VOCs?

Is Your New Home Exposing You to Harmful VOCs?

Homes today are being built with greater and greater energy efficiency. In the interest of lower utility bills, we are finding ways to keep the air we’ve heated or cooled inside. Things like spray foam insulation, better window construction, and better building...
What to Do About Mold on Windows

What to Do About Mold on Windows

Mold on windows is a common yet serious issue that homeowners should address promptly. Not only can mold damage the structural integrity of your windows, but it can also pose significant health risks. At Biosweep of Alabama, we specialize in mold removal and...
How a Crawl Space Affects a Home

How a Crawl Space Affects a Home

Do you get symptoms like headaches and allergies, seemingly at random? Is there a lingering odor in your home that you just can’t locate, like mold or mustiness? Are there spots in your home that always feel damp? Your crawl space may be affecting your home more than...
What Does Mold Smell Like?

What Does Mold Smell Like?

Mold has a distinctive smell that many describe as musty, damp, or earthy. Imagine the scent of wet socks, decaying wood, or the ground under a pile of fallen leaves. It can also have sour or tangy notes, similar to fermenting alcohol or rotting food. These odors are...
Why Ozone Generators Don’t Work

Why Ozone Generators Don’t Work

When you’re dealing with a lingering smell in your home—whether from smoke, pets, cooking, or water damage—the promise of an ozone generator can sound like a miracle solution. Just plug it in, let it run, and supposedly, your odor problems vanish. But here’s the...