Housekeeping Channel - For the Home You Keep. The Resource for Better, Faster, Healthier Housekeeping.

Explore

Water Damage

1-20 of 20

Articles, Hints & Tips

Go Back to Main 'Water Damage' List

Sort results by: Date Added | Alphabetically

Water Damage
$2 Dollar Hose Causes $1000s in Damage
Water is the lifeblood of civilization - a necessity for life and health of man, animal, and plants. However, water also has the power to wreak havoc as a silent thief, stealing peace of mind and ruining property.
Water Damage
After the Emergency
How to handle food stuffs, kitchen surfaces, and fabrics that come into contact with flood water.
IICRC
After the Water Recedes - Dealing Quickly with Water Damage
As a result of a recent flooding disaster, your home may look like a river ran through it. Here's what to do right away.
Sewer Back-up
Clean-up After Sewage Back-up? Not for the Squeamish, But Important to Get Right
Key facts homeowners should know about handling sewage back-ups.
Basement
Correcting Mold and Musty Odors from Basements
Relative humidity levels rising above 50 percent stimulate the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and other biological allergens, which generate musty odors and can aggravate allergies.
Hardwood Floors
Hardwood Floors — Easy Tips for Cleaning
According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), hardwood floors are low maintenance, beautiful and can last for years with the right care.
Safety
Home Inspection Reminders
Short steps to keeping your home safe.
Water Damage
How Do Water Damage Restorers Use Infrared Cameras?
Infrared cameras, like infrared thermometers, are used to detect surface temperature differences: here's how they help cleantrust-Certified experts ensure your home is dry after a flood or other water incident.
Remediation
How Moisture Meters Can Help After Flooding
Why many cleantrust-Certified professionals use moisture meters during and after completion of flood cleanup or other water restoration.
Water Damage
How to Determine What to Keep or Save After Water Damage Occurs
Whether you are the victim of a flood or your plumbing sprang a leak while you're on vacation, the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers some helpful suggestions on what to do.
Professional Cleaning Services
Is Hiring a Professional Really Necessary?
Not every job requires professional assistance. However, when a professional is needed, not all professionals measure up. How can consumers choose whom to hire?
The Cleantrust
Need Help? Contact the IICRC
If you need expert help with carpet care, water-damage restoration or any of 21 expertise areas, the IICRC can help.
Remediation
Need Restoration or Remediation? The IICRC Can Help
The non-profit IICRC continues to reach out to consumers, insurance companies, and government agencies to raise awareness of the value of using well trained, certified technicians and firms to perform restoration and remediation work.
Water Damage
Prevention and Cleanup: Water Damage From Winter Storms and Cracked Pipes
Every year the combination of winter storms and frozen pipes causes millions of dollars in water damage to homes and buildings. Here's what you can do to prevent problems or clean up.
Disaster Cleanup
Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm
Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.
The Cleantrust
Risks of Water, Fire, and Mold Damage
Life is full of surprises, and not all of them good! Depending on the severity of the incident, picking up the pieces and putting things back as they were can be a challenge many homeowners would rather avoid.
Water Damage
Salvaging Sewage?
Common myths about what can be saved after a sewage disaster.
Disaster Cleanup
Storm Damage Restoration
The following information is submitted by The Clean Trust as a public service to those who have suffered water-related losses due to storm damage (e.g., hurricane, tornado).
Professional Cleaning Services
The cleantrust Alternative to Do-It-Yourself House Clean-up
Many of today's homes are built with products difficult to clean (stone, ceramics, specialty woods). Also, carpet or leather and upholstered furniture can be expensive to replace if irreversibly damaged by harsh chemicals or techniques.
IICRC
Why Hire Certified Cleaning Services?
The IICRC provides a consumer referral service to locate trained and certified cleaning and restoration firms and technicians.