Mold is a threat to the structural integrity of a building and can pose hazardous health problems for anyone who lives or works in the building. While it is possible to clean your home or business yourself, you run the risk of spreading mold spores and exacerbating the problem if you are unfamiliar with mold
Mold can be a huge problem—even in Arizona that is known for its arid climate. However, monsoonal weather and other conditions have made homes in Arizona susceptible to mold. Mold spores fly throughout the air, searching for a suitable place to grow. Regular cleaning, HVAC maintenance and adequate air ventilation can help prevent mold, but
Water damage is experienced when we have water on areas that water is not wanted. Water damage is a common occurrence in Arizona due to flash floods. In case you experience a water damage, you should ensure that there is an immediate response to the floodwater. Factors that will determine the extent of water damage
During some floods, the water flows through the city like a river, collecting a large amount of dirt and contaminants. Most people know that floodwater is unsafe, but they decide to wade through it anyway. Until you test the water, you cannot ensure its safety and guarantee your good health. Prepare yourself by learning about
We all hate it when you come home from work or church, and your home is flooding with water. Your carpet is drenching, and your walls are soaked. If unattended to the damage that water can cause can take months to recover from. The smell then that comes from soaked floors and wet carpets is
After a natural disaster, you are mostly stressed and frustrated. Most of all, you want to return to your house and get back to normal as soon as possible. To save money, you do much of the flood cleanup yourself. Not wanting to pay for hotel bills, you decide to move back into the house
Despite the dry climate in Arizona, monsoon season and routine plumbing issues can leave you and your family dealing with an enormous amount of flood damage. One of the main issues that homeowners have is that they do not know the first thing about cleaning up after a flood. You might have tried in the
Water damage in a home can cause a tremendous amount of problems. Some of the issues are mild, but others can put you out of your home for extended periods of time. Planning out what to do after water or flood damage can seem jarring, but following some tips can help you endure the experience.
Mildew odor in a building is an important sign of a problem such as a leaking roof or water pipe. If you have a musty odor permeating a home or business, then it can make you feel ill along with causing problems such as sinus congestion or constant sneezing. Mildew odor is caused by various
You might think that an overflowing toilet or sewer line isn’t a big problem, but the moisture is a biohazard that requires a professional cleaning process. There are several reasons why a sewer line or toilet might overflow, spilling liquid and hard waste on a property’s lawn or a building’s interior surfaces. First, you must
