Manage Water Damage With A Dehumidifier
Dramatic water damage problems can result from using the wrong soap in the dishwasher: a tidal wave of foam fills the kitchen. Or a faucet can break off in your hand, spraying you in the face. However, we at Clean Masters warn that water damage can also result from the accumulation of water vapor in […]
Manage Water Damage with a Dehumidifier
Dramatic water damage problems can result from using the wrong soap in the dishwasher: a tidal wave of foam fills the kitchen. Or a faucet can break off in your hand, spraying you in the face. However, water damage can also result from the accumulation of water vapor in the air in your Charleston home. […]
Five Steps To Prepare For Water Damage Cleanup
When dealing with a water emergency, it is helpful to know what you can do before the experts arrive. Cut the Power Turn off all electricity and power until your technicians arrive. In a situation where flooding is due to a pipe burst or water heater failure, shut off the main water line. […]
Three Of The Most Common Mistakes In Water Damage Cleanup
Water damage cleanup can be a beast of a job. It requires diligent focus and attention to detail. It can also be dangerous if not done the right way. We at Clean Masters in the Charleston area want to help you minimize the dangerous risks associated with the water damage cleanup process and help you […]
“Airing out” vs. “Structural Drying”
Occasionally, every home has a water spill or leak that requires clean up. For a small spill, mopping up the standing water, turning on a fan and opening up a few windows might be enough to dry out the room. However, excessive moisture within the walls, ceilings, floors, and household contents provide fertile ground for […]
Biggest Risks of Flood and Water Damage
One of the most potent dangers homeowners face today is flood and water damage. The statistics regarding this matter, based in the United States, speak for themselves. Every day, 14,000 homeowners experience a water and/or flood damage emergency. 98 percent of basements will experience some amount of flooding in their lifetime. 10 percent of homes […]
What to do when Your Basement Floods
According to the National Flood Insurance program, flooding results in more than $3 billion is floor insurance claims every year. While some floods are the result of Mother Nature, others are just common household mishaps – like an overflowing bathtub or toilet, malfunctioning appliance, a burst pipe, or a clogged and backed up drain. If […]