Household appliances that use water, like the dishwasher, can malfunction and cause a serious case of water damage. A homeowner will spend significant time and money in repairing not only the leaky appliance, but the resulting water damage to the kitchen floors. A standard dishwasher uses up to three gallons of water in a single load. Older dishwasher models, such … Read More
Tips to Dry Wet Carpet Affected by Water Damage
Allowing a carpet to remain wet is never in a homeowner’s best interests. In fact, damp carpeting can be a health hazard due to mold growth. Many common reasons cause dampness—but thoroughly drying carpets exposed to water damage is critical. Here are handy carpet-drying tips. How does carpeting get wet? Leaks in the windows or ceilings can allow rainwater or … Read More
Pink Mold in Humidifier – What It Is and How to Deal with It
Many people enjoy the benefits that humidifiers provide, and for good reason. Some of those benefits include sleep improvements, assisting with allergy relief, body moisturization, and flu symptom relief. There’s no doubt about it – humidifiers can provide a great deal of comfort. However, like any home appliance, humidifiers need to be maintained and cleaned regularly. Neglecting to do so … Read More
How to Protect Your Basement from Mold After Flooding
When it comes to flooding, your property’s basement is especially vulnerable to being affected. Whether there is a pipe that bursts in the basement or a severe storm that causes precipitation to seep into your home, a flooded basement must be addressed in a prompt manner. When immediate action is not taken, the flooding can result in extensive property damage … Read More
How to Get Smoke Smell Out of Clothes After a Fire
Wildfire, bonfire, cigarette smoke, or fire damage can leave a lasting smoky smell on your clothes. Spraying it with perfume or other products is only a temporary solution; the smoky smell will remain on the clothing for days or even weeks. If the clothing item has been near a fire disaster, soot and smoke may set in forever. Also, cigarette … Read More
10 Steps on Removing Mold Growth from Windowsills
Regardless of where you find mold in your home, it’s a headache. And it can quite literally give you one. But you might be surprised to find out that mold is actually common within many homes, especially during the spring and fall seasons. During heavy rainfall or with the presence of excess moisture, mold can easily grow within walls, floors, … Read More
Mold Prevention Tips to Keep Your Home Mold Free this Summer
The Midwest is certainly no stranger to the humid weather during the summer, especially for those living near lakes, ponds, and rivers. As humidity is synonymous with moisture, homeowners can face significant problems if they don’t take steps to keep things cool. Excess humidity can lead to mold because it provides mold with one of the two main things it … Read More
How to Prevent Fire and Water Damage in the Fall and Winter
One of the worst aspects about fire and water damage is that both occur year-round, and both may come from natural and man-made causes. But as they can both occur from various sources, there are seasonal trends in where and when they start, such as frozen pipes in the winter and storm damage in the spring and summer. As we … Read More
Fall Maintenance Tips to Prevent Water Damage
With the warm weather starting to cool off, it won’t be long till we start to notice the leaves fall and start layering our clothing. As pleasant as the idea of hot drinks and bon fires is, be sure to prepare your home for the fall before all of this takes place. Preparing your outdoors area for fall: Looking over … Read More
