A flood damage team is an essential service if ever your home has suffered from serious water damage, but they aren’t miracle workers. Called in too late, and the damage to your floorboards, carpet, plasterboard, and more could be too severe to resolve without costly replacement. Why is it so important to respond quickly to flood damage? There are a few [...]

Water is essential for life on Earth, but it’s also one of the most damaging elements to a home. Not only does water lead to rot in wooden structural elements, thus compromising the integrity of the structure, but it can also lead to plenty of other hazards if neglected such as mould and bacterial growth around stagnant water. How is water [...]

In the exciting world of carpet manufacturing, most of us probably don’t really give it a second thought - until we need to have our carpet repaired or replaced. Let’s face it, carpet manufacturing is on par with school visits to the box factory, but it’s nevertheless important to know what a household or office carpet consists of to ensure that [...]

The biggest danger with water exposure to carpets is, by far, black mould. Mould is particularly harmful to the respiratory system and can be notoriously difficult to remove, so failure to deal with soaked carpets quickly can lead to rapid accumulation and growth of black mould deep inside of the carpet’s piling.  All it takes for mould to grow is a [...]

With all of the joys of owning a little four-legged friend come great responsibilities, as well. Dogs, for instance, need to be brushed frequently (depending on breed) to keep their coats of fur lush and infection-free, plenty of human interaction and mental stimulation to stave off biting, chewing, and other naughty habits, and potty training so they don’t accidentally eliminate on [...]

Is carpet replacement a straightforward job you can do yourself? Or is it better to call a professional? Consider the following before deciding to replace your carpet yourself or to call in a water damage specialist: How Much Carpet Needs Replacement? The first consideration should always be the scope of the replacement project. If just a small square of carpet (say, [...]

Few upholstery choices match the classic cool and unparalleled comfort of real leather. As any owner of leather goods knows, however, proper care and maintenance is the key to keeping it fresh, supple, and durable. Like a leather handbag or jacket, leather sofas and armchairs require leather cleaning and conditioning products from time to time lest they become dry, cracked, and [...]

There are plenty of great carpet cleaning products available on the market today, ranging from heavy-duty stain removing solutions to enzymatic “bio” cleaners that are a more natural choice. Unfortunately, cleaning products often also contain chemicals that are hazardous when improperly used. If you err more on the side of caution when it comes to chemicals in the home, it may [...]

There’s no denying the positive aspects of natural stone floors in the home. Ranging from elegant to rustic and natural, natural stone floors don’t typically pose many problems in the aesthetics department. When it comes to keeping them squeaky clean, however, there are some do’s and don’ts that apply specifically to natural stone floors you should be aware of. Mind Your [...]