3 Mistakes Property Owners Make After a Disaster (and How to Avoid Them)
Disaster strikes fast—but recovery doesn’t have to be chaotic. Learn the top 3 disaster restoration mistakes Chicago property owners make and how to avoid them.
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Why Should You Call a Water Damage Restoration Professional?
When your Chicagoland property experiences water damage, you’re frequently urged to contact a water damage restoration specialist to handle cleaning and repairs. But why? Aren’t you able to take care of it yourself? What’s so great about what restoration professionals accomplish that’s better than what you could do? The science… Read More »Why Should You Call a Water Damage Restoration Professional?
When Fighting Odors, a Complex Deodorizer May be Needed
When we’re able to spend time out in the country, whether we’re hiking, camping, or just riding around with the windows down, the fresh air invigorates us. Unfortunately, most of us spend the majority of our time indoors, whether we’re home or at work. In fact, the EPA reports that… Read More »When Fighting Odors, a Complex Deodorizer May be Needed
Is it Mold or Mildew?
Many people commonly refer to various building molds found in the Chicago area as “mildew”, and numerous mold cleanup products use the words “mildew” or “mildewcide” in their name and instructions. Although interchanging the words mold and mildew is acceptable by many, what’s the truth of the matter? What is… Read More »Is it Mold or Mildew?
Don’t Become a Victim of Assault by Battery
At times, the most innocent of actions can have dire consequences. For instance, pouring kitchen grease down your drain can cause your pipes to clog and lead to water damage. And you know that 9-volt battery you tossed into your junk drawer to one day use in your smoke detector?… Read More »Don’t Become a Victim of Assault by Battery
Concentrating on Cleaning Products Can Save You Money
Riddle: When is a gallon of all-purpose cleaner not a gallon of all-purpose cleaner? Answer: When it’s really 20 gallons. Puzzled? Consider this: usually when you purchase a gallon of a product, that’s all you get. If you buy a gallon of gas, you get a gallon of… Read More »Concentrating on Cleaning Products Can Save You Money
Water Damage Invites Termites Into Your Chicagoland Property
You’re probably already aware that water damage is more than a nuisance. It may also elicit severe damage to your Chicagoland home or business. But there’s another side effect of water damage you might not know about. It also attracts insects – both the kind that can cause disease and… Read More »Water Damage Invites Termites Into Your Chicagoland Property
How Environmental Hygienists Find Mold You Can’t See
Once upon a time if you couldn’t see something you generally weren’t worried about it. Today, with the advances in science and technology, we now understand that gases and micro-pollutants in the air – even those that can’t be seen or smelled – can affect our health and well-being. So,… Read More »How Environmental Hygienists Find Mold You Can’t See
Bird and Bat Droppings – Destructive and Hazardous to Your Health
There are many cleaning tasks in your Chicagoland home or business that you or your employees can easily manage. After all, the majority of cleaning projects just require a little elbow grease and willpower which most can easily handle. But there are times when it’s necessary to call in a… Read More »Bird and Bat Droppings – Destructive and Hazardous to Your Health