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What to Keep and What to Discard: IndoorsWhile part 1 of this article covered outdoors building materials, this part will cover the indoors.Again, the general rule is: anything you cannot wash and disinfect should be thrown away.Important NoteThe following guidelines are applicable only if the da...

Step 2: Secure Your PropertyAfter eliminating water related hazards you should take steps to protect and secure your property and personal belongings from further damage.It is important to ventilate your property to assist with drying out. However, security is important. Lock and secure your prop...

Step 1: Safety First!Dangers are not over even when the water goes down. Do not endanger yourself or your family after a water event. Keep children and pets away. Try to protect yourself and your family from stress, fatigue, and water-related health hazards.The following precautions will help neu...

Puroclean® QuickDry System Technical Data for Water, Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration The local Puroclean office is constantly striving to improve the efficiency and quality of services offered and when possible, introduce cost reduction concepts to the insurance industry. Puroclean has been con...

Mold seems to be the health concern of the decade. Homeowners, landlords, tenants and businesses alike all have a heightened awareness of the subtle and often unseen menace to health and comfort. State governments are trying to develop standards of prevention and remediation and define minimum an...

 Water damage can often be avoided with routine maintenance and assistance from qualified contractors. It will be well worth your time to take a few extra moments every week to check potential trouble spots in and around your home. Early detection could mean the difference between a simple mop-up...

After following the basic steps in part 1 of this article and learning how to prevent water damage in the kitchen's sink, countertops, and dishwasher, read this part to learn how to inspect and maintain the other high-risk areas of your kitchen.RefrigeratorBeing hard to reach, the area behind the...

Prevent Water Damage in the Kitchen - part 1Although frequently used and cleaned, the kitchen is often neglected and warning signs of excess moisture and impending water damage are ignored.Watching the following moisture sources will help in preventing water damage in high risk areas.Sink and Cou...

Preventing Water DamageHundreds of gallons of water is normally used and discarded in and around your home daily. Tap water is used for drinking, cleaning, and washing. Groundwater travels through the soil beneath your home. Rainwater is being shed by your roof and walls and flows through the gut...

Identifying Water DamageIt doesn't take much water to damage your home. Mostly seems innocent, the power of water is usually underestimated in its potential to do damage. A trap that is not tight, clogged drain, and even a small crack in a water can, over time, cause extensive damage.Generally, w...