Advanced Quality
Hazmat Industries
800-481-8080

The AQHI Inc. Blog

Top Lead Removal Company in Los Angeles CA

Posted on June 3, 2016 in Blog

Top Lead Removal Company in Los Angeles CAAre you planning on having a baby anytime soon? Do you have grandkids who like to visit their grandparents? Or do you like to have neighborhood kids over for cookies and milk?

No matter what you like to do, if you ever have kids in your home, it’s your duty to make sure it’s de-leaded.

Why lead poisoning is a big deal

Lead poisoning is one of the leading causes of mental and physical developmental problems in young children. Children under age 6 are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, and at very high levels, it can even be fatal.

Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust in older buildings are the most common sources of lead poisoning in children. Sometimes air, water, and soil can also be contaminated with lead.

Symptoms of lead poisoning in children include developmental delay, vomiting, learning difficulties, constipation, irritability, loss of appetite, weight loss, sluggishness, abdominal pain, and hearing loss.

Top lead removal company in Los Angeles CA

If you ever have children in your home, get it tested by the top lead removal company in Los Angeles now. We’ll…

READ MORE →

Asbestos Removal in Los Angeles CA

Posted on May 22, 2016 in Blog

Asbestos Removal in Los Angeles CAWondering whether asbestos is in your commercial or residential property? Wonder no more – just call the asbestos experts at for complete testing for asbestos, lead, mold, and other common contaminants. We’re the best asbestos removal company in Los Angeles CA, so if asbestos is in your property, we will find it and eradicate it completely.

Your ceiling in Los Angeles CA may contain asbestos

There are many areas in which asbestos may be present in your property – the ceiling, ducts, roof, floor tiles, or drywalls. The ceiling is one of the most dangerous places in which to have asbestos because anytime it becomes damaged – even slightly – asbestos fibers will be released into the air and inhaled by anyone in the vicinity. Ceilings containing asbestos can pose a real danger to anyone on your property, so if you have cottage cheese or popcorn ceiling, make sure you call now.

Your ducts in Los Angeles…

READ MORE →

Concerned that your home contains lead?

Posted on May 9, 2016 in Blog

Concerned that your home contains lead?With all the recent uproar over the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan, a lot of people are wondering about whether their own homes, water, and communities have lead problems, too. Particularly as people start thinking about having children, the importance of restricting exposure to lead becomes even more essential.

Lead exposure, particularly for children and anyone else who has a weakened immune system, is very serious. It can cause serious developmental problems, including brain development issues that can result in lifelong ripple effects. Whenever possible, it’s important to eliminate, or at least tightly restrict, exposure to lead.

According to this Mayo Clinic article, the signs and symptoms of lead poisoning in children may include:

  • Developmental delay
  • Learning difficulties
  • Irritability
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Sluggishness and fatigue
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Hearing loss

Signs and symptoms of lead poisoning in adults may include:

  • High blood pressure
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Joint pains
  • Muscle pain
  • Declines in mental functioning
  • Pain, numbness, or tingling of the extremities
  • Headache
  • Memory loss
  • Mood disorders
  • Reduced sperm count, abnormal sperm
  • Miscarriage or premature birth in pregnant women

As you can see lead poisoning can bring about very serious consequences, so if you have any doubt about whether your home contains lead…

READ MORE →

Getting ready to sell your home? Make sure it’s lead-free first

Posted on April 23, 2016 in Blog

Getting ready to sell your home? Make sure it’s lead-free firstDoes your property have lead paint? Are you thinking about putting it on the market? Then you need to find a trustworthy company that specializes in lead removal.

Why remove lead?

Many potential buyers will deeply care about whether your home contains lead or not, particularly if they have young children. What often happens is that lead paint flakes or chips off the walls onto the floor, where little ones are crawling around. Sooner or later, a small children do, they put their hands into their mouths, and consume the lead paint chips. Lead exposure, even in small amounts, should definitely be avoided whenever possible.

Lead exposure can eventually cause lead poisoning, which can lead to severe developmental problems. Parents are always careful to protect their children from lead exposure, so you’ll definitely have an easier time selling your home if you make sure it’s de-leaded first.

If it’s such a big deal, why do so many properties contain lead?

Lead-based interior and exterior paint was used in almost all properties from 1940s-1978s, when it…

READ MORE →

What is AQHI Inc.? Helpful Video Explains

Posted on April 2, 2016 in Blog

What is AQHI Inc.? Helpful Video Explains. Check out the video by clicking the link above, or check out the transcript here:

Since 1992, has served Southern California with dependable asbestos abatement and commercial clean-up. Our projects emphasize the safety of your building and all medical implications as a result of environmental hazards. Mold, lead, asbestos, and PCBs are common contaminants we have the experience and tools to remove.
—call us or visit us online now.

Are you concerned that asbestos may be present in your commercial or residential building?

specializes in asbestos abatement, so please call us today for a free estimate. We’ll gladly discuss all the important considerations that will need to be made to legally and safely remove the asbestos. We follow all necessary precautions to make sure contamination doesn’t spread and that it’s thoroughly…

READ MORE →