mold: Dealing with mold
- 09/04/07 05:04 PM
Hire a professional to clean mold damage Sanitation Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces with nonpolluting cleaners and antimicrobial solutions will remove mold and protect against mold growth. Ventilation Although proper ventilation is important, minimize air circulation and don't use your ventilation systems if mold is detected in the filters or ducts. Using these systems will disperse the spores and create new mold growth. In addition, mold spores might be inhaled and cause respiratory irritations. Protective Gear Mold is a contaminant, presenting health hazards. Protect yourself during clean up using protective gear such as: Disposable plastic gloves. Respirator with a particulate filter, N-95 respirator, or half-face respirator with a HEPA … (2 comments)
mold: Document Restoration and Drying
- 09/04/07 04:57 PM
Paper is extremely sensitive to water exposure and can be damaged even without direct contact with water. Humidity is enough to start the growth of mold and cause deterioration. Water damaged paper is usually fragile. Depending on the extent of the damage, paper may begin to distort, swell, and cockle. Ink and pigments may fade and coated papers may begin to adhere to one another. If you suffered from any kind of water damage, be sure to inspect your paper items for dampness. Keep in mind that paper humidity may be invisible so touching the paper is important for proper damage detection. As with … (0 comments)
mold: Securing your property after property damage
- 07/26/07 05:35 PM
Step 2: Secure Your Property After 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 property when not occupied to prevent looting. Keep in mind that alarms may malfunction if the electricity or telephone service has been interrupted. If your property is looted or vandalized, notify the police immediately. You will, most likely, need a police report to file an insurance claim. Partially Damaged Properties If it is not hazardous to do so, consider securing … (0 comments)
mold: Water Damage Safety
- 07/26/07 05:33 PM
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 neutralize the common water-related hazards, insuring a safe recovery process: 1. Determine Structural Stability Determine whether your property is structurally safe to enter. Before entering your home or business, take a look at the ceiling and supporting walls. Do not enter if the ceiling is sagging due to water buildup or if walls have collapsed. If you … (0 comments)
mold: Prevent Water Damage to The Kitchen
- 07/19/07 04:54 PM
Prevent Water Damage in the Kitchen - part 1 Although 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 Countertop The kitchen sink and countertop area are some of the areas exposed to the most water in the house. They are often the source of many water related problems. Start by checking regularly under the sink. Remove the trash can and other stored items and search for leaks. A drip in the trap under the sink can … (0 comments)
mold: Preventing Water Damage
- 07/19/07 04:52 PM
Preventing Water Damage Hundreds 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 gutters. When properly treated, water is bliss but if neglected it can cause expensive damage and loss of irreplaceable belongings. Water damage can happen at any time and can originate from many sources, including: leaky bathrooms, old plumbing, rainwater from leaky roofs, damaged appliances, or frozen pipes. Whether caused by leaks or floods, water causes much … (0 comments)
mold: What to do after a fire
- 07/10/07 04:40 PM
After the Fire Department Has Done Their Job...Throughout the house: Keep movement to a minimum and keep your hands clean as you work. Both these measures will help prevent soot particles from penetrating upholstery, carpets, walls and woodwork, therby causing more damage.Upholstery: Brush off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles. The cover upholstered furniture with clean sheets.Drapes & Carpet: Brush off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles. Place clean, dry towels or linens over carpets in heavy traffic areas to prevent further soiling.House Plants: Wash off both sides of leaves. Softened water helps.Ventilation Systems: Change furnace and air-conditioning filters. Tape double layer of … (5 comments)
mold: 10 things to know about MOLD
- 06/15/07 10:58 AM
10 Things you should know about MOLD Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reaction, asthma and other respiratory complaints There is no practical method to eliminate all molds and mold spores in the indoor environment. Mold is controlled by controlling moisture. If mold is a problem in your home or business, eliminate the sources of moisture and get the mold cleaned up. Fix the source of the water problem or leak in order to prevent mold. Reduce indoor humidity ( to 30 - 60%) in order to help decrease mold growth by : venting bathrooms , dryers … (0 comments)
mold: What to do about Water Damage
- 06/15/07 10:54 AM
Water Damage Water damage losses occur to homeowners and business owners alike. Supply lines brake and soak both structure and contents. Strong storms can result in roof damage allowing rainwater to enter the structure. You probably know someone who has returned home to a kitchen or living room full of water after a water heater or toilet line has broken. It's a very difficult time for a home or business owner, to walk in and find the area soaked. The damage can include: Water soaked carpets and walls Wet furniture and possessions Hardwood floor that may be at risk At that moment … (0 comments)
mold: Drying out the crawlspace
- 06/12/07 05:55 PM
One type of construction that poses multiple problems as a result of water damage is a structure that has been built on a crawl space. A crawl space is an area under the house, with foundation walls surrounding, found below or on grade depending on the construction, and the type of home built. It is often forgotten about, until there is a reason to enter it. Crawl spaces are not conditioned spaces, meaning they have no controlled heating or air conditioning. Water affecting a crawl space can be problematic, but a qualified restoration professional will be equipped to properly dry the … (0 comments)
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