Deodorization, Indoor Air Remediation and Sterilization Services

GHMS uses a proprietary hydroxyl generator to provide deodorization treatment that is highly effective, safe, and by-product free. There are no chemicals and no need to vacate the space. The treatment will not harm pets, plants or other contents. GHMS technicians carefully place equipment and leave it running for typically one to three days depending on the severity of the odors.

This service is ideal for lingering odors after fires and water damage. GHMS multifamily clients, apartments and university residence halls in particular, are often in need of odor removal during tenant turnover to ensure a fresh smelling unit that will rent more quickly. Likewise, retail property managers also use this service.

We’ve deodorized tobacco, nail salon, perfume and candle stores for example. After a guest smokes in a designated non-smoking hotel room, it’s ideal for quickly making the room smell fresh and clean again. Residential realtors also find a deodorization treatment can work wonders to sell a home more quickly. Whether it’s odors from cigarettes or cigars, pets, cooking, etc., we can take care of it.

Indoor Air Remediation and Sterilization Services
Indoor air quality can be a concern for any occupant, but especially those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma, children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. GHMS indoor air remediation and sterilization services use a proprietary technology developed by L-3 in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense called SteraMist to deactivate viruses and kill bacteria, spores, mold and fungi in the air and on surfaces, quickly and effectively.

Following outbreaks or viruses such as MRSA, Norovirus or other highly contagious illness by a hotel guest, hospital patient, university student, cruise ship passenger, etc., GHMS technicians use a portable “point and shoot” SteraMist unit to quickly sterilize high risk/high touch surfaces or place a mobile SteraMist unit to sterilize both air and surfaces.

Studies in hospitals show that spray and wipe cleaning leaves between 30% and 60% of surface microorganisms. The SteraMist treatment removes 99.9999% of all microorganisms by aerosolizing a 7.5% hydrogen peroxide solution to create reactive oxygen species in a fine mist.

Remodeling!

Home Improvement: Inspiration to create bathrooms, kitchens, garages, home offices, decks, and patios you'll love. We also have home plans, weekend projects, storage solutions, and more.
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Ficus Whitefly

The ficus whitefly is an exotic pest first detected in 2007, it was reported attacking ficus trees and hedges in Miami-Dade County, but now it is found in all of South Florida. This whitefly causes extensive damage to ficus trees and hedges. The leaves of ficus trees infested with whiteflies begin to turn yellow before the leaves are dropped from the plant. Defoliation is one of the most obvious symptoms of an infestation of ficus whitefly. However, if you have defoliation, you have had the whitefly for numerous months. In addition to defoliation, there can be branch dieback. Gardens Home Management Services has an effective program to keep Ficus Whitefly from attacking trees and hedges. 

The Home Theater

From simple systems that incorporate television or movies with surround sound to high-end "theater rooms" built specifically for entertainment, the home theater is becoming an increasingly important element of the wired home. With the rollover to mandatory HDTV on all television sets, a "buying boom" is underway, and high-quality HDTVs can be found at great prices.


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Doors

We pass through doors every day; in, out, and throughout our homes. They allow us free passage, and, when we need, they can be closed for solitude or security. Doors come in many shapes, sizes, and materials and operate in a multitude of ways. It’s easy to overlook the details of our home’s doors as we pass through them. However, our doors (especially front entry doors) and the door hardware we use say a lot about who lives inside.


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The Cold, Hard facts about Cooler Weather

Here are a few things to know about your heating system now that the cold weather is here. That funny smell when you turn on the heat for the first time usually comes from the burning off of oxidation, which builds up on the electrical heating element. It’s nothing to worry about unless it last more than an hour. 

When the house is cold, set the thermostat to “heat”, the fan switch to “auto” and the temperature to 70 degrees. The chill will dissipate without giving your home a stuffy, overheated feeling. Then adjust the temperature up or down depending on your comfort level. When cold weather is forecast, turn your heating system on before the house becomes chilly. Electric heaters take a much longer time to raise a room’s temperature than the type of furnaces used up North. 

When using your heating system, remember to keep doors and windows tightly closed to prevent the warm air from leaking outdoors. For a 2,000-square foot house, it will cost about $1 per hour (of unit running time) to heat your home. It typically takes an hour to raise the indoor temperature one degree. Once your home is comfortable, your unit will only have to run about 30 minutes of every hour to keep it that way. 

Space heaters can alleviate cold spots but remember that they can be costly to operate, unreliable and occasionally dangerous. As with your air conditioner, be sure your filters are clean and have your heating system maintained twice a year when you’re A/C unit is serviced.

Saul Ginsberg Joins the Gardens Home Management Services Team

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA – November, 22 2011 – Gardens Home Management Services (GHMS), a full-service home management company serving the Palm Beach region of south Florida, recently announced the expansion of its management team to include Saul Ginsberg. Saul will be joining the company as a Managing Partner of the Boca Raton office. 

"We're thrilled to have Saul on board at Gardens Home Management Services. His experience in real estate and residential construction makes him a great addition to our team," said GHMS President & Owner Chip Sollins. "Through Saul’s ability to communicate with clients and team members, we will continue to provide clients with the best possible customer service and extraordinary results." 

Saul was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. He is a graduate of Temple University and Temple University School of Dentistry. Upon graduation Saul served as a Dentist in the Army, treating patients at Ft. Gordon, Georgia. After his time of service, he returned to the suburban Philadelphia area where he opened a private practice in Blue Bell, Pa. He built a large successful practice over a twenty-five year period. In 1996 he relocated with his family to Boca Raton, Fl. at which point he became more involved with his long time hobby of real estate and residential construction. Saul is married to Cori Walker Ginsberg, a Doctor of Audiology, who maintains a private practice in Delray Beach. They have five children and eight grandchildren. 

We welcome the addition of Saul to our staff as the “House Doctor”. 

About Gardens Home Management 
Gardens Home Management exists to give customers the peace-of-mind they deserve. We have committed our energies to instilling trust in our customers, vendors, and employees alike by demonstrating uncompromising honesty, quality workmanship and a commitment to excellence in everything that we do. As part of our fundamental mission, we pledge to simplify the lives of our customers through our understanding of their desire for comfort, control, convenience and connection. We pride ourselves in providing the best possible customer service through our unique, custom-tailored home management packages that will help to preserve and protect your home.