It sounds almost deceptively simple: Why hire one of the mold removal companies when you can try to remove your home’s mold yourself? There are actually several drawbacks to DIY home mold removal. Many homeowners aren’t aware of the respiratory issues that can be involved and the health consequences if it’s not removed in a […]
Did you know that exposure to indoor pollutants is actually worse than exposure to outdoor ones? According to the EPA, as more and more workers are spending extensive time indoors, the spotlight has shifted to the importance of indoor air quality. There have been numerous court cases where employers have been sued due to the […]
Mold is a living organism that thrives off damp, unstable conditions. It is not uncommon for a home, especially in a warm climate that sees quite a bit of rain, to develop the perfect conditions for mold to grow. If you find yourself, or someone you know, in a situation where mold is present please […]
A water damage is a scary scenario for any home owner or tenant. Add a mold infestation into the mix and you’ve probably contemplated (at least once) just burning the house down. When you have a major water damage there are hardly any limitations on where the water can end up. Being in the Emergency Services […]
When it comes to a house fire there are many ways you can keep yourself safe. Start with having the proper equipment readily available in your home. This would include working smoke detectors outside bedrooms and in central locations of the home, along with a ready to access fire extinguisher on each level of the […]
If you think you have a moisture issue ask yourself these questions: Does your home have a weird smell? Does your house always feel drafty? Instead of looking around, you might want to investigate your crawl space. More likely than not, these awful smells and harsh drafts are coming from your homes crawlspace. Though, some people’s […]
If you didn’t read my last post “Living With a Water Damage” I’ll briefly catch you up. It was May 2nd when I found the moisture in my walls and excessive amount of water in my closet floor. There was an unidentified leak coming into the closets of my bedroom which caused a moderate amount of […]
May 2nd, 2016: The day I had realized I was now a victim to water damage. It’s always ironic to me when a Doctor comes down with the flu. Or when a midwife brings her own child into the world. But I had never imagined the lack of humorous irony I would feel when I, […]
Here at First Call, we have a slight confession to make: We’re doTerra Essential Oil freaks! We Love these oils (yes, with a capital L). Our oils fix inner-office colds, our oils help us stay hydrated through a rough work day, and our oils are even being used in your homes. Yeah, First Call trusts […]
First Call Instagram ATTENTION!: WE ARE NOW ON INSTAGRAM It’s an exciting time here at First Call Cleaning & Restoration and we want to share the fun with you. We’re busier than we’ve ever been before which means we’re running into more and more quirky, off the wall, and out of the ordinary things […]