Springtime! Such a wonderful time of year filled with longer days, warm sunshine, beautiful blooming flowers and plants… all accompanied by pollen and allergens. When being outdoors proves too much for our bodies to handle, we often retreat inside our homes for relief. However, for some people, their home harbors irritants that are difficult to escape.
Although mold is a common concern when it comes to indoor air quality, there are other things that can cause irritation and prolonged sickness. “When people have bad allergies, they go to the doctor and get medicine, but sometimes it doesn't make them feel better. A lot of times it's an environmental issue in their home or at their office,” explains Tracy Poff, co-owner of Green Home Solutions. “When people call and want their home or office checked, we start with a visual inspection and test their air for mold, allergens, tiny dust particles and more. Everything we do is non-invasive to start, and we pride ourselves in very little or no demolition if there is indeed an issue. People appreciate our honesty as well; if someone has a problem, we tell them, but if they don't have a problem, we tell them that too.”
Stephen Paddison, co-owner, takes the lead in assessing each situation. “Stephen is extremely thorough and knowledgeable, not only about indoor air quality but also about building structures, HVAC systems, etc.,” says Tracy. “His visual inspections, along with the testing and air quality scans, are all valuable pieces of information in giving our clients peace of mind or identifying an issue. We check every room in the home, from the attic down to the crawl space. This includes all the supplies, returns, and water sources as well.”
Having a fast turnaround for test results allows for drafting a plan of action within days of the initial phone call. With situations that require mold remediation, Green Home Solutions strives to address the problem while reducing the need for demolition and reconstruction, which minimizes cost. For other air quality issues, they identify the source, make sure it is resolved, and then provide a detailed plan of treatment, which sometimes includes an environmental reset for optimum air quality.
“We use nature against nature to help our clients. They much prefer plant based, ecofriendly products being used in their homes versus harsh chemicals,” she says. “Additionally, while we are working, we set up air scrubbers that help clean the air. Many clients comment on how the air smells better and feels cleaner and lighter simply from us running the air scrubbers.”
When residents do not have a specific issue to address, the team provides tips and resources on improving overall indoor air quality. They also offer quarterly Probiotic Treatments along with a Reset, Refresh, Replenish service, which is an environmental reset of the home. “During the Environmental Reset, we clean all high touch surfaces with our environmentally friendly cleaner, HEPA vacuum all carpeting and accessible areas, clean under refrigerators and dishwashers, and exchange the air in the home with air scrubbers and carbon filtration,” Tracy explains.
Each each service wraps up with the application of a special probiotic fogging solution. “Probiotics are unbelievably helpful because they attack pathogens and viruses,” she says. “Technicians use a special applicator that releases an ultra-fine mist into the air. The mist lands on surfaces, penetrates fabrics and carpets, and infiltrates every corner of the home. The probiotics consume the resources that dust mites, allergens and pathogens thrive on for a naturally cleaner and fresher living environment.”
“When people inquire about our services, they appreciate the thoroughness of what we offer them,” adds Tracy. “It’s very rewarding to help them feel well in their home again.”
Green Home Solutions provides services for commercial and residential properties as well as offering air quality inspections during the home purchasing. For more information and to schedule a consultation, visitgreenhomesolutions.com/charlotte-nc or call 704-312-8557.
It’s very rewarding to help them feel well in their home again
We use nature against nature.
