During the winter months, we love nothing more than arriving to our sealed up, cozy homes for a little reprieve from the weather. However, this means that your home is air tight and likely circulating air that could be cleaner, especially since many indoor air quality issues are completely odorless. The air inside your home […]
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First Emergency Responses – Water and Electricity Do not walk in any standing water. If you can, shut off the water source or breakers to the electricity safely, or contact your local utility companies to shut off or repair service lines. Mop up or blot all standing water and moisture as completely as you can.
Mold is all around us; it can be found in our homes, outside and virtually anywhere there is moisture. As a naturally occurring fungi, outdoor molds help make room for the new by breaking down dead organic material, like leaves in the fall. However, indoor mold isn’t always so benevolent. Mold growth in your home
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Homeowners, landlords, and commercial property owners alike dread the possibility of water damage – especially if it’s source has gone unnoticed or untreated for an extended period of time. This occurs, for example, when a hidden pipe has been leaking and causing unknown structural damage over a given period of time. Remember: Immediate action could save you
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Positioned on the southern coast of Lake Michigan in one of the coldest regions of the U.S., Chicago provides nearly year-round perfect climates for mold and mildew growth in your home. Certain areas of your home, such as the kitchen, bathroom, basement and even your carpets are highly susceptible to moisture and, in turn, mold
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Those of us in Chicago know how brutal our Midwestern winters can be; frigid and to the bone. We all rush home to strip out of layers, find something warm to drink and cozy up next to our fireplace to melt away the icy weather. However, it is important to remember that your cozy fireplace
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Prevent Mold & Minimize your Repair Cost with Fast Water Extraction and Drying Whether you are facing a small sewage backup or a multi-level sprinkler fire & flood, Chicago Water & Fire Restoration has the answer you need, when you need it, at a reasonable cost. As a full service restoration company, we offer no
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Elmhurst, IL, 3.8.2018 – Chicago Water & Fire Restoration is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2017.
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Pollutants in Your Home Come From Outside and Inside, Learn how to Maintain Your Indoor Air Quality & Breathe Easy You may already know that outdoor air is filled with pollutants from everyday things like cars, busses and factories – but your home is also susceptible to potentially harmful toxins and pollutants. Low air quality
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Most know that mold is all around us – outside in the decaying leaves as well as inside where moisture accumulates – and we know that where there is mold, there is the possibility for health issues, but what exactly is it? And what can you do to make your home mold free and indoor air quality
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