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Art-MZ Article – Restoration – January 2023

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When Mold Attacks Grout
 
Your bathtub or shower are prime locations for mold to grow and thrive. After all, mold needs moisture, a relatively dark area, and a food source — all of which can be found almost any bathroom.
 
Mold growth in a home is a concern because of possible health hazards from exposure. If you see mold, it’s best to call a professional restoration company because the root cause may be more serious than you think. Mold under cabinets and in dark areas of a bathroom can be a cause for concern.
 
But mold on grout, especially in a bath or shower, is a task you should be able to handle on your own easily and safely. When mold attacks grout, you need these tips to get the job done right.
 
Scrub brush and detergent solution
 
This is an easy first step. You can use an off-the-shelf bathroom surface cleaning product, or create your own from warm water, a little dish detergent, and some baking soda. The detergent will help clean, and the baking soda will raise the alkalinity which helps clean mold. Apply the solution liberally to the grout and use your scrub brush vigorously and this might do the trick. Rinse and repeat. Grout is tough, scrub away!
 
Bleaching solutions
 
If cleaning doesn’t do the trick, it’s time to get creative and do what the pros do — bleach away discolorations. Remember that bleach alone is not the best cleaning agent. The job of a bleach is to remove color, and the dark stains from mold in grout is just that — color. If you clean thoroughly, then bleaching comes next.
 
You have choices with bleach. The safest to use is hydrogen peroxide, which can be purchased at any grocery store or pharmacy. Pour the peroxide directly on the grout, give it several minutes to work, and scrub and rinse. Let it dry and see how it looks. This might do the trick. Some recommend chlorine bleach, the common household bleach used in laundry. If you use it, be very careful as this is very strong and must be used according to directions and never mixed with other products.
 
The professionals have answers to any of your mold questions. When you see mold, do the right thing. Call your favorite disaster restoration company.

After All, It Pays to Call a Pro!

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Art-MZ Article – Restoration – February 2023

How Flooding Works
 
While flooding can occur at any time, in many parts of the country it is more common with spring rains. It just depends on where you live. That being said, it is worth noting how flooding works, why rainwater can build up and become a devastating force to deal with, and other causes of flooding.
 
Flooding usually happens when an abundance of water covers dry land. It can happen when a lake, river, creek, or other waterway overflows its banks. That can be from heavy rainfall or even when water is released from a reservoir, canal, or dam.
 
Some flooding may be a few inches deep, and at times in severe weather or a devastating event, it can cover a house. It can come ashore near an ocean in the form of a hurricane, be carried by high winds, and other natural causes. It can come down from mountains when there is heavy rain or even snow melting.
 
In fact, mountains and hills produce an impressive amount of runoff, which can cause streams and waterways to quickly rise. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says this can happen in just minutes in heavy rainfall, which means there is virtually no warning time. All you can do is appreciate potential danger and watch the weather, and not just in your area, but for any part of the waterway you are near. This type of flash flood is really considered the most dangerous type because it happens in a… well… flash. Quickly. It occurs when heavy rainfall exceeds the ground’s ability to absorb moisture, or when a previous-mentioned event (overflowing banks, release from a reservoir) happens.
 
In the United States, floods kill more people than tornadoes, hurricanes, or lightning. Floods are extremely dangerous but often the risk is downplayed.
 
Areas that are densely populated are at risk because the construction of buildings, roadways, parking areas, and what is typical of an urban area allow rain to build up with nowhere to go, especially if it has rained over an extended time and the storm drain system is overworked.
 
Never enter a flood zone unprepared or untrained. Rely on the experts. Even a small amount of flooding can be dangerous. We have all seen the pictures and videos of those stranded in their vehicles, some standing on top of them, while flood waters raged by. And some have lost their lives because they thought they could get through flood waters. Don’t become a statistic.
 
With flooding comes water damage in homes and buildings, which bring unique potential dangers, such as mold contamination. When you experience water damage, do the right thing. Call your favorite disaster restoration company. After all, It Pays to Call a Pro!

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Art-MZ article – Restoration- March 2023
 
How Tornadoes Work
 
With spring we get all types of weather and storms, and one of the worst that you may face are tornadoes. They can rip through cities, towns, neighborhoods, and cause devastation beyond the imagination.
 
Sometimes, a tornado or even high winds will damage your home, but you can repair those damages, tapping into the skills of a qualified disaster restoration company. Yet, some may wonder, how do tornadoes form in the first place, and is there anything we can do to prevent them from affecting us and our homes?
 
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, a tornado forms from a large thunderstorm. So when you see or know a thunderstorm is coming, you can pay special attention to the danger of a potential tornado. What happens is, inside thunderclouds, the warm/humid air rises, while the cooler air falls, along with moisture. These opposing conditions create air currents that spin horizontally and then — you guessed it — they turn vertical and drop down from the cloud layer, hitting the ground and becoming devastating tornadoes.
 
You might be one of the unlucky ones to experience this, when heavy clouds, dark and menacing, hang low, and dump huge amounts of rain and sometimes hail. Those are danger signs and it’s time to make sure you are protected. A tornado can rip up trees, pick up cars, destroy homes, and more. It can pick up a heavy item like a truck and drop it on the ground miles away.
 
In the United States, there are approximately 1,000 tornadoes each year, but some years we see many more than that, just depending on the weather. Most of them don’t touch populated areas, but when they do, you see it in the news because the devastation is widespread.
 
When bad weather is coming, stay alert. There are warnings that are broadcast that can help you make sure you and your family are safe. Don’t be curious. Many people who wanted to see the storm coming, and perhaps get a good look at a tornado, have paid the ultimate price.
 
Protecting your home is important, but even more important is protecting your family, keeping everyone safe. If a strong storm, such as from a thunderstorm, or even a tornado, affect your home and cause wind or water damage, you need help right away. Contact your favorite disaster restoration company. They know what to do to make things right again for you and your family. After all, it pays to call a pro!

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Art-MarketingZoo article – Restoration – April 2023
 
How Hurricanes Work
 
We all watch with trepidation and fear as hurricanes approach land… even if we don’t live in an affected area, the very thought of what others are about to go through is sobering. Hurricanes are devastating storms that are becoming more common in recent years.
 
While hurricanes are somewhat predictable based on expert weather forecasters and keeping an eye on tropical storms, they are subject to changes in direction, strength, and potential damage over the period of time from forming to dissipating after hitting land.
 
While you may not find a hurricane interesting as you hunker down as a storm approaches land, or perhaps are evacuating and heading inland, how hurricanes work is a scientific marvel.
 
In a nutshell, warm ocean waters and thunderstorms are the building blocks of a hurricane. For one to form, there needs to be warm ocean water and humid, moist air, and as the humid air flows upward, water is released, creating storm clouds. As it rises because of the warm air, the air rotates. As the hurricane forms, it sucks heat from the water to fuel the storm.
 
But it all starts as a tropical storm. When a tropical storm is announced, everyone looks to see where it is and what the projected path looks like. It is typically westward, and the storm can quickly grow in strength and when it meets certain criteria, such as 74 miles per hour, it is declared a hurricane.
 
As it moves across the ocean, air rises and cools, forming clouds and thunderstorms, and up high in the clouds, water condenses and forms droplets, releasing even more heat to continue to power the storm. It’s all a powerful, rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms.
 
During just one hurricane, winds can rage and churn and create nearly 50% of the energy capable of providing electricity to the entire world. What’s interesting is the cloud and rain formation from that same hurricane can release energy that is 400 times that amount.
 
Hurricanes are interesting. But also deadly. They cause a tremendous amount of property damage and take lives. When one is on its way toward you, evacuate. Your home can be repaired. And when you return and discover you need help, call your favorite restoration company. After all, it pays to call a pro!
 
 
Source: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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