Water damage is difficult to deal with, but it can be worse when carpet is involved. If you end up dealing with a wet carpet, what do you do? Acting fast — as with most things involving cleanup — can prevent a lot of future issues from escalating. Typically, mold growth in carpets begins 24…
A burst water pipe can cause substantial damage to your home, which is why knowing what to do and who to call is necessary. These pipes can burst for a various number of reasons, such as corrosion, freezing, etc., and it is not pleasant when they do. Regardless of what the cause of your burst…
Perhaps a pipe burst in your bathroom, or your toddler stuffed two rolls worth of toilet paper down the toilet. Whatever the circumstances may be, it is essential to address bathroom flooding as quickly as possible to avoid complications. Here are some tips to recover your flooded bathroom: Turn Off the Water First, you must…
Restoring damaged property for more than 40 years, the trusted restoration technicians of Paradise Cleaning are there to meet your needs. Paradise Cleaning is available 24-hours-a-day for help with these disasters: Water Damage Water damage can be caused by: Basement flooding Frozen or broken pipes Storm drain backups Roof leaks Plumbing leaks Ice dams Sump…
You may have noticed that we have a list of “IICRC Certifications” on our website because our staff members carry certifications in Applied Structural Drying, Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Technician, Odor Control Technician, Water Damage Restoration Technician, Applied Microbial Remediation Technician. Sounds nice, but what does that mean? The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and…
So, you found you have a water leak wreaking havoc in your home… and now you’ve got days, if not weeks of work ahead, to try and remedy the situation. Dehumidifiers work by pulling in humid air, and removing that water from it, which helps to pull water out of the affected areas and evaporate…
Flooding can occur in any room or any level of your home, but basement flooding often happens more frequently due to its location and close proximity to the ground. Flooding can lead to a number of issues, including water damage, mold, and more. In today’s blog, we’ll focus on preventing basement flooding and explain a…
As summer winds down, hurricane season begins to ramp up. Although most of the time the Northeast is lucky enough to dodge the eye of the storm, we do unfortunately suffer from some severe weather events like heavy rains and winds. These types of storms can cause power outages, damages to your home, flooding, mold,…
A flooded home is a devastating disaster. Between damaged valuables and the cost of repair, it’s a stressful and overwhelming process. If you’ve had to evacuate your home due to a flood, there are a number of protocols and procedures you should follow when first returning to your home. With some help from the CDC,…
In our previous blog, we discussed the three different categories of water. In this blog, we’re going to be focusing on the classes of water damage. We know—it’s confusing! It’s easy to think of it like this: the three categories describe the water itself, and the classes explain the level of damage that has occurred…