A lot of people call into ProCare restoration very concerned about black mold. Some read about it online and get themselves good and scared before finally contacting us. But how can you distinguish the facts from the fear mongering? Well we’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know about black mold.
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At ProCare Restoration we’ve had many customers who had no idea that mold was growing in their attic. That is, they had no idea until it had infiltrated so many areas of the home that it was making them sick.
As mold remediation experts, we at ProCare Restoration take the mold factor very seriously when considering whether to choose hardwood flooring or carpeting. From the perspective of our years of experience, the answer is obvious for a few reasons.
At ProCare restoration we hear a lot of interesting things from our customers. The one thing that plagues us the most though, is that people are still using store-bought mold removal products and are surprised when they don’t work.
When wandering around home improvement stores or clicking through mold removal techniques online, you may have come across something called “mold resistant paint.” Advertisers claim that this paint can both kill and prevent mold on your walls and this is simply not true. Here’s why.
Between the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, on top of the torrential rain we’ve been experiencing lately, Chicago has been a flooding hotspot in recent months. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take a long time or even much water at all for flooding to damage your home, and if you don’t treat flood damage you can run […]
Here at ProCare Restoration, we know that the holidays are an incredibly special time for those who celebrate. Whether you’ve been lighting the menorah, setting up the Christmas tree, or you’ve been celebrating in any other way, you know that this time of year is a very special one. Families are brought together, and happiness […]
Alright guys, this is the blog you’ve been waiting for. The big one. The home-run. What are the symptoms of mold exposure, and how does it affect our health? Here, we’ll relay the symptoms of nearly every kind of mold you can think of: “harmless” mold, toxic black mold, and other types of toxic mold, as […]
If you’ve ever had a mold problem, you know how much of a pain it is — both financially and physically. Check out our top 5 ways to prevent mold growth. We’re here for mold remediation if you need us, but with these tips, maybe you won’t!
Pipes and drains are mold breeding grounds, so it’s important to stay on top of cleaning and maintenance. Kitchen sinks are particularly susceptible to mold growth in pipes because food tends to fall down the drain and collect, offering a compatible atmosphere for mold to grow.