Monthly Archives: November 2011



IICRC Renamed The Clean Trust

One of the basic problems found within the water restoration industry was its lack of regulation, which basically meant that anyone could offer water mitigation services without necessarily being qualified to do the job.  All too often homeowners would hurriedly … Continue reading

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Water Removal Methods

Water damage problems come in all sizes, from major flood damage covering entire neighborhoods to minor spills confined to a small area in a single room.  In any case, it is important to clean up and repair the problem as … Continue reading

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Buying a Home With Mold

With housing prices at all time lows, it is definitely a buyer’s market.  Many folks are finding themselves able to purchase their dream home for a song, and in some cases it almost appears too good to be true.  Unfortunately, … Continue reading

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Mold Damage Removal Process

Mold is the single most common and nefarious byproduct of water damage. Usually appearing within a couple of days following a water damage event, mold establishes quickly, spreads rapidly, and can prove extremely difficult to remove. Growths that are removed … Continue reading

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Mold Containment and Mold PPE

Mold is usually secondary damage caused by ineffective water damage mitigation. Any time that mold is discovered in a structure, it should be removed. It will not go away or get better on its own. The mold has to be … Continue reading

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