Green mold is the common name for any fungi that grows green. Like all types of mold, it will grow inside your home with a consistent water source. You may think it needs a major water source, like a leak or a flood. But it can even grow in humid …
Biohazards are any substance that is dangerous to humans and pets. These include bloodborne pathogens like hepatitis and MRSA that are highly infectious. Due to the health risks, you should never attempt to clean up biohazards on your own. Our overview of how to clean up biohazards explains these risks …
Do you have a lingering smoke smell in your furniture after a fire? Stubborn smoke smells can linger in your furniture for weeks or even months. While you can just throw it out, furniture is expensive to replace. If you have fire damage, we explain how to clean smoke damaged …
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One of the most common questions we hear is “does homeowners insurance cover water damage?” While you are looking for a simple yes or no, unfortunately, it’s not that easy. From the source of the water involved to your individual policy, there are many factors that determine whether or not …
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Although dryer fires are rare, they do happen. While faulty appliances are sometimes to blame, lint buildup and improper venting are the main causes of dryer fires. Plus, dryer lint is flammable and can increase the damage from a d. We look at the causes of dryer fires, common water …
Mold will grow anywhere that remains damp or wet for an extended period. If you have mold, you’re likely to ask does ammonia kill mold? The truth is a number of household chemicals will kill mold, including ammonia. In fact, ammonia is one of the most effective methods of killing …
Few events are as tragic as a suicide. However, it’s not always easy to know where to start. From who to call for suicide cleanup to understanding the process, we’re here to guide you through the process in the aftermath of this painful situation. The goal is to make this …
Your crawl space is the foundation of your home. Water in your crawl space will weaken the foundation and cause wood beams to rot. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the hardest places in your home to clean up water damage. It’s often cramped and confined, which makes removing water more …
Unfortunately, mold in apartments is extremely common. It often appears around sinks, along window sills and in bathrooms. You can remove mold in your apartment with regular cleaning, but it’s likely to return within weeks or even days. To get rid of apartment mold permanently, you’ll need to talk with …
If you have water damage in your home, the last thing you probably want to do is stand around while you wait for the water damage company to arrive. However, you can do a few simple things to limit the damage. It will also help ensure the restoration company can …
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Black mold is commonly associated with water damage or flooding, but it is just as likely to grow in areas prone to humidity or condensation and places that are persistently damp. One of the major concerns about it is how dangerous is black mold. Once black mold appears, it may …
Grease and oil fires are a common cause of house fires. This usually happens when cooking oil gets too hot or food is left unattended. First, the cooking oil starts to smoke, then it can catch fire. Flames from a kitchen fire can then spread to other areas of your …
Floods can cause lots of water damage to drywall. While you can dry flooded drywall in some cases, you will usually need to replace at least some of it. We explain when you need to remove drywall after a flood. Plus, we cover the best way to cut drywall after …
Fire can leave soot throughout your home and even stain your clothes. Unfortunately, regular washing isn’t enough to remove soot stains. In fact, drying your clothes before getting rid of the stains could actually ruin them forever. Our guide covers how to get soot out of clothes after a fire. …
There tends to be a lot of confusion about cleaning and sanitizing. Cleaning often makes people feel safe. Safe from dirt, debris and, maybe even, disease. But what about sanitizing? Is it just another word for cleaning? When it comes to dealing with biohazards, as well as water damage and …
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