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Know the Difference Between Water Damage Solutions

Water damage/Flood damage. Stressful enough right? How do you even start to figure out how to fix the problem. Let me tell you the difference between the options. 1) Natural Drying Solution. This is when you basically just leave it alone. “They’ll dry naturally.” Basically what happens is that the standing water is vacuumed out […]

Prespray—What You Don’t Know Can Cost You

What I’ve learned over the past few weeks is that what kind of problem you have works best to be cleaned up by the right prespray. Most presprays in the marketplace work well for most situations BUT not all, and we don’t want you to use the wrong one then just get more frustrated. There […]

6 Costly Misconception about Carpet Cleaning

MISCONCEPTION #1: You should wait as long as possible before cleaning your carpet. No. Dirt is an abrasive – like sandpaper. Every time you step on your carpet, you grind dirt into the carpet fibers. This cuts your carpet, just as if you had used a knife. This cutting causes your carpet to wear out […]

Gotta Watch your Mold Naperville IL

Rain, rain, go away. Right? To much rain=flooding of your home or business. This can lead to mold growth, especially if you don’t take care of it quickly. I will be talking about mold, the dangers and how to fix it or if you need to call in someone like Clean USA. First off, lets […]

What to Ask When Hiring a Carpet Cleaner

We all get confused when trying to hire someone to do something. But with carpet cleaners, don’t forget to ask the right questions to fit your needs. The cheapest is usually not the best. What are the carpet cleaning methods that they employ? Usually you are trying to get out every allergen and toxin in […]

Ongoing Effects of Water Damage

THE ONGOING EFFECTS OF WATER DAMAGE WITHIN MINUTES Water contamination spreads to unaffected areas; stains released from furniture (especially antique) discolor carpet permanently;  moisture-sensitive surfaces on furniture turn white; paper goods are ruined due to moisture absorption and swelling’ paper goods are ruined due to moisture absorption and swelling’ pre-existing (animal) odor becomes apparent. WITHIN […]

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The Best Way to Clean Up Water in Your Basement – 7 Easy Steps

It’s that time of year — Spring turning to Summer. While April showers bring May flowers, they also tend to bring along an unwanted guest — FLOODED BASEMENTS. Rain is good. That’s a fact. Precipitation has a dramatic effect on agriculture. All plants need at least some water to survive. Plus, rain makes our lawns […]

Water Restoration and Basement Clean-Up Is Important

Major Flood Damage and Flooded Basements Major flood damage is unquestionably one of the most destructive events your home can experience and also one of the most emotionally stressful events you may endure. Floods and water damage from major storms can affect your entire home, from the roof, to ceilings and walls to flooring and […]

Cold Weather & Frozen, Broken Water Pipes Create Water Damage

“Frozen water pipes can be a nightmare!” We don’t often think of damage from frozen and broken water pipes as being on the same scale as a natural disaster, but damage from water is the most prevalent — yet least recognized — catastrophe. In fact, frozen and broken water pipes rank No. 2 behind hurricanes […]

Christmas Tree Fire

Every year there are approximately 300 Christmas tree fires in the United States. That’s about 5 tree associated fires per day. Real Christmas trees may smell and look good, but they can also be a real fire hazard if not properly maintained. Here are some tips to keep your family safe this holiday season: If […]