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Plain-English writing on mould remediation, duct and ventilation hygiene, indoor air quality, and the compliance frameworks that surround them. Written by the team, for the operators who have to make decisions about this work.
Mould29 June 20263 min read
Why bathroom mould keeps coming back
Scrubbing the ceiling treats the symptom. In most commercial bathrooms and camp ensuites, the real cause is an exhaust fan that stopped moving air years ago.
Duct & Ventilation Hygiene26 June 20263 min read
What does commercial duct cleaning cost in Perth?
Anyone who quotes a commercial duct clean sight unseen is guessing. Here's what actually drives the price - and how to tell a real quote from a cheap one.
Duct & Ventilation Hygiene24 June 20264 min read
How often should commercial ducts be cleaned in Perth?
There's no single magic interval - it depends on the building and what Perth's climate throws at it. Here's how to set a defensible duct-cleaning schedule.
HVAC Decontamination22 April 20263 min read
Why HVAC decontamination matters more in the Pilbara
Iron-ore dust, salt-laden air and humidity swings push HVAC systems far harder than a city office ever does. Here's how that changes the maintenance picture.
Mould Remediation8 April 20264 min read
Cleaning vs mould remediation: what's the difference?
The two words get used interchangeably - and the confusion costs property owners real money. Here's when you need one, and when you need the other.
Kitchen Exhaust18 March 20265 min read
AS 1851 kitchen exhaust compliance explained
AS 1851 sets the minimum for a commercial kitchen exhaust: monthly checks and a 12-monthly clean. What it says, what it doesn't and how an interval is set.
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