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Month: April 2014

Do You Need Professional Help When You Have Water Damage in Your Home?
Water damage cleanup

Do You Need Professional Help When You Have Water Damage in Your Home?

Water damage in your home can be more than just a mess. Standing water can weaken your home’s foundation. After the flood waters recede, mold, bacteria, and other contaminants can cause serious health problems - especially for the elderly and young children. Cleaning up quickly after a flood is essential to limiting water damage, but should you do it yourself, or call in a professional? How Extensive is the Water Damaged Area? If the water damaged area is fairly small, less than 10 feet by 10 feet, you may be able to do the cleanup yourself using common household cleaning supplies. If the damage is more widespread, or you have had standing water for more than 24 hours, you should call a professional water damage restoration contractor. Do You Have Flood Insurance? If you plan to...
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Why smoke damage can be harmful to your home and family
Smoke Damage Cleanup

Why smoke damage can be harmful to your home and family

After the flames are put out and the fire trucks leave, you may simply be relieved that the worst of the crisis is over. Unfortunately, even if the fire was small and contained to a single area of your home, smoke damage could still cause harm to your home and family. As soon as the fire is put out, call a professional smoke damage restoration team to mitigate these problems. Smoke Damage to Your Home Smoke and ash carry acidic particles that can discolor fabrics, wood, and other organic materials. It can also corrode metal surfaces. If left untreated, smoke can seep into the woodwork of your home, causing structural damage. Health Dangers of Smoke Damage In a house fire, smoke is not produced simply by burning wood. Plastics, synthetic fabrics and other materials also burn, releas...
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Fight Back Against Seasonal Allergies with Air Duct Cleaning
Air Duct HVAC Cleaning

Fight Back Against Seasonal Allergies with Air Duct Cleaning

The arrival of the spring season means that many people will be opening up their homes for the first time in months and it also marks the beginning of allergy season.  People with seasonal allergies are the most affected in the spring and the debris that has built up within the air duct system throughout the winter while the home was closed up can also trigger symptoms in allergy sufferers.  One way for homeowners to alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies is with professional air duct cleaning services.  Having your air ducts professionally cleaned will remove dirt, dust, and other debris from the system for healthier breathing air. Indoor air pollution is a commonly overlooked problem that can greatly affect us because people usually spend the majority of their time indoors.  The...
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How Professional Restoration Companies Handle Your Contents after a Fire or Flood
Cleaning and restoration tips

How Professional Restoration Companies Handle Your Contents after a Fire or Flood

Few natural disasters cause more destruction to a home than a flood or fire and they each tend to occur with very little warning.  The top priorities after such a disaster are to make sure that everyone is fine and to call for restoration services to secure your home, but what about your personal belongings within the home?  Chances are if the damage is severe, you may have to temporarily leave your home with only a few personal items.  Restoration companies that provide fire and flood damage restoration services typically provide content pack-out services to safely pack up and store your contents as your house is being restored. When restoration crews arrive to perform water or fire damage restoration, they typically start by inspecting the property to assess the scope of the work.  Just...
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