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Preventive Maintenance Tips: Avoiding Common Chicago Property Damage Risks

Preventive Maintenance Tips: Avoiding Common Chicago Property Damage Risks

Chicago’s vibrant energy and iconic architecture are matched only by its dynamic and often harsh weather.

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From Drips to Deluges — How to Handle Overflowing Bathtubs, Sinks, Toilets, and Washing Machines
From Drips to Deluges — How to Handle Overflowing Bathtubs, Sinks, Toilets, and Washing Machines

Chicagoland homeowners know there are few scenarios as alarming as hearing the sound of flowing or dripping water in your house — and then discovering liquid gushing onto your floor [...]

Understanding Biohazard Remediation: A Guide for Homeowners
Understanding Biohazard Remediation: A Guide for Homeowners

Your home is a sanctuary, a place of comfort and safety for you and your family.

Restoring Historic Buildings: Preserving Chicago’s Architectural Heritage After Water Damage
Restoring Historic Buildings: Preserving Chicago’s Architectural Heritage After Water Damage

Historic buildings are an integral part of Chicago’s rich architectural tapestry.

Mold Remediation in Office Spaces: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Managers
Mold Remediation in Office Spaces: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Managers

As a property manager, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for tenants and employees is a top priority.

Fire Safety in Multi-Unit Dwellings: Addressing the Unique Challenges of Restoring Apartments
Fire Safety in Multi-Unit Dwellings: Addressing the Unique Challenges of Restoring Apartments

Here in Chicagoland, our vibrant communities often take the form of multi-unit dwellings — apartments, condos, and townhomes.

Dealing with Water Damage: Quick Fixes and Long-Term Solutions
Dealing with Water Damage: Quick Fixes and Long-Term Solutions

At PuroClean of Evanston, we’ve seen firsthand the devastation water damage can cause on your property.

Detecting Mold: Signs and Symptoms in Your Living Spaces
Detecting Mold: Signs and Symptoms in Your Living Spaces

Water leaks? Funky smells? Dark, moist basements or closets? If you’ve got one or more of those in your home, you could be dealing with the dreaded M word: mold.

5 Common Causes of Indoor Air Pollution — and How to Breathe Easier
5 Common Causes of Indoor Air Pollution — and How to Breathe Easier

When you think of air pollution, you likely envision smog-filled skylines or vehicle exhaust.

Odor Elimination: What’s That Stink?
Odor Elimination: What’s That Stink?

Have you ever walked into a room and been hit with a foul, overpowering smell that immediately has you wanting to escape? Gross odors are an unfortunate fact of life, [...]

8 Things to Do After a House Fire: Your Complete Checklist
8 Things to Do After a House Fire: Your Complete Checklist

The aftermath of a house fire can be overwhelming.

The Hidden Dangers of Sewage Backups: What Homeowners Need to Know About Proper Cleanup and Restoration
The Hidden Dangers of Sewage Backups: What Homeowners Need to Know About Proper Cleanup and Restoration

Imagine this: a peaceful evening at home, shattered by a dread-inducing gurgling of your toilet followed by a very distinct odor.

Mold Myths vs. Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Mold Remediation
Mold Myths vs. Facts: Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Mold Remediation

Dealing with mold and mildew is an unfortunate reality for almost everyone, especially with Chicagoland’s often fluctuating weather conditions, proximity to many lakes and rivers, and abundance of historic buildings.