Key Prevention Tactics for a Healthy Living Environment As we discussed in our most recent article on mold and mildew prevention in your bathroom and kitchen, there are many places in your home for moisture to hide and grow. Though the kitchen and bathroom can easily provide the best breeding grounds for mold, there are […]
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“Toxic Black Mold” May Sound Scary, But the Truth May Surprise You So, what exactly is “Toxic” Black Mold? Commonly referred to as black mold, the term “toxic” black mold is often used interchangeably with Stachybotrys Chartarum. This particular mold variety, known for its ominous black appearance, has gained widespread recognition due to its propensity to thrive
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Keeping our frontline workers safe from Coronavirus Our company is proudly donating disinfection application services to local fire and police departments as a preventative response measure to the rising threat of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The Arlington Heights Fire Department, Village of Lincolnwood’s fire and police departments, Yorkville Police Department, Lake Forest Fire Department, among others have completed the donated services. The free
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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