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4 Most Common Causes of Residential Water Damage in South Portland

Sep 18, 2020 | Restoration, Water Damage

In South Portland, Maine, the hot and humid weather that we have been having this summer increases the risk of water damage that can be avoided in drier months. The heat is subsiding however the humidity is still affecting us. This means homeowners need to be more...

Everything You Should Know About Hot Water Extraction Carpet Cleaning

Sep 14, 2020 | Carpet Cleaning, Water Damage

Hot water extraction is often mistakenly referred to as "steam cleaning," even though both methods are quite different. Steam cleaning uses boiling water to clean your carpet, whereas hot water extraction uses heated water and a cleaning agent to deep clean your...

What To Expect From A Water Damage Restoration Service

Sep 12, 2020 | Restoration, Water Damage

Water damage is often the result of an emergency; therefore, every homeowner must know what they can do in such a situation. Given the urgency of the situation, it’s essential to have a water damage restoration service on speed-dial. Damage tends to worsen the longer...

4 Convenient Carpet Cleaning Tips Every Pet Owner Should Know

Sep 9, 2020 | Carpet Cleaning, Pets

According to the 2019–2020 National Pet Owners Survey, sixty-seven percent of U.S. households, or about 85 million families, own pets. Although pets may be a great addition to families, they may be a threat to your carpets and upholstery. Here are some tips that can...

What Is The Difference Between Cleaning, Disinfection, And Sterilization?

Aug 24, 2020 | Uncategorized

Even though many people use cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization interchangeably, these three concepts are distinct, and cover different aspects of infection control. But what are the specific differences and why do they matter? This is the question that we’ll be...

How To Clean And Disinfect Your House—COVID Edition

Aug 21, 2020 | Disinfecting & Sanitizing

Coronavirus is deadly. But what people seem to forget easily, is that it is also highly contagious. The virus easily travels through air and sticks to surfaces which you touch, risking infection. This is why wearing masks and gloves is being so stressed. When someone...

3 Spooky Things That Could Be Hiding In Your Carpet

Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized

Your carpet accumulates dust, dirt, and microorganisms every time your kids or pets walk over it! Even small things like keeping the windows open, not removing your shoes when you get home from work, or not vacuuming your carpet regularly all encourage the...

How To Care For And Maintain Hardwood Floors

Aug 14, 2020 | Floor Care, Hardwood Floor Care, Restoration

Let’s face it, as elegant as they are, hardwood floors take some effort to maintain. Each season brings new issues with it, and thus, different ways to maintain these floors. There is an abundance of snow and ice in winters, salty and chlorinated water in the summers,...

Here’s How You Can Dry Out Your Walls After Water Damage

Aug 10, 2020 | Mold Remediation, Water Damage

Walls and floors often sustain water damage in areas that experience high humidity or moisture. In case parts of your home have fallen prey to water damage, it’s important to know how to dry out the wet wall and when to call the professionals, in order to prevent mold...