Today, about a quarter of the U.S. workforce is working remotely in some capacity, whether it be full- or part-time. If you’re part of this crowd and you suspect your home has mold, you may be wondering if it’s okay to be around it. While you should call a mold restoration company any time you have mold, it’s not something
If your home suffered mold or water damage, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is a dehumidifier. Even if you own one, it’s likely not the first item to come to mind when facing water and mold damage. However, it should be. Dehumidifiers are one of the most important machines used in mold damage mitigation. If you own one,
If you live in Oregon, you are likely already familiar with the rainy season. All too often, this rainy season can lead to Portland water damage scenarios that homeowners and business owners have to figure out how to combat. In this guide, we share some scenarios with rainy weather in Portland that could potentially lead to water damage. We also
Should you clean biohazards yourself? This is a common question our clients have. The answer is no, you should not clean biohazards yourself. Biohazards are incredibly dangerous to touch and inhale. If you’re dealing with a biohazard, you need to call a biohazard cleanup company. Below, we take a deeper dive into what a biohazard is. If you’re dealing with
Does water damage always lead to mold? As techs who work in the mold removal services industry, this is a question we get often. And the answer is no, water damage doesn’t always lead to mold. Mold needs the right conditions to grow and spread. This includes much more than just water. Keep reading to learn more about how water
If you have water damage, you also likely have mold. Likewise, if you have mold and don’t know why, you probably suffered water damage at some point. Water and mold damage go together, but why? Mold is the product of water damage. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between mold and water damage and how a professional can
If you recently experienced a flood, you may be asking, “How serious is water damage?” And the answer is pretty serious. In fact, water damage can lead to a big mold problem in as little as 24 hours. The good news is that there are steps you can take to combat or mitigate your risk of water damage. The bad
Since heavy rain and floods are common in Oregon, there’s no better time to discuss the differences between water and flood damage. Though they have their similarities, there are many differences between water damage and flood damage. Keep reading to find out what they are (including why you need flood restoration). What is Water Damage? Water damage is any type
Oh, no! You found mold inside your Portland home. No big deal, right? You run to the store, buy some cleaner, and get to work. Unfortunately, the cleaners you’re using aren’t making a difference. Despite all your effort, the mold is just as bad as it was before. Is mold removal even possible? The answer is yes, but it needs
Do you have mold around your house? Has a virus circulated around your home, getting you, your spouse, and your children sick? If you answered yes to these, then you’ve likely already been exposed to microbial contamination. No matter how you look at it, this form of contamination has a multitude of causes. Plus, it’s very dangerous to be around