One of the most devastating things about having water damage to your home is finding out your photos have been affected. Photos cannot be replaced, memories cannot be relived, so it's natural that photos are the first thing that people worry about restoring.  If you have water damage in Ambler, PA, you may be surprised to learn that sometimes, photos can be saved! What a relief!  There are companies that specialize in document restoration, including paper documents and photos. The best course of action is to get the photos dried as quickly as possible.This is good news if you have suffered a water loss.

 Mold is found everywhere and can grow on almost any substance when moisture is present. They reproduce by spores, these mold spores can be carried through the air. ... Water vapor condenses on surfaces cooler than the air, which enables mold to multiply.
Mold colonies get their food from any organic matter including wood, wallpaper, fabric and upholstery, or even plants and soil these can all feed mold.  If you suspect mold, and require mold testing in  Philadelphia, PA, you should be sure to contact a specialist to provide you with a mold report, and a course of action should mold be detected at inappropriate levels.

If you have ever gotten your earbuds wet, you know it's really a sad situation! But, wait! You may not have to throw them away.  Try these steps to see if you can revive your water damaged earbuds !

Step 1: Remove the foam or rubber sleeve on the earbud. Also, any other removable part depending on your particular type, place these parts on a dry towel.
Step 2: Open the earbud itself, there are normally no screws, but you can usually pop them open, blow on them and then place on the dry towel. 
Step 3: If you have any distilled water, you can place the earbuds in the water and agitate the water around the earbuds.
then, shake and blow on the pieces.
Step 4: Use your towel to dry all pieces.
Step 5: Place in a bag with rice and leave the earbuds for 1-2 days. If there is a chance of saving them, these steps will hopefully allow you to save them!  It's worth the shot!

Recently while working on a water damage claim in Glenside, PA, we were called upon by a homeowner to confirm her suspicion that there was a leak in one of her pipes inside the wall. While there was no dripping water, she noticed a musty odor coming from one area of her kitchen, below the bathroom as well as some discoloration on the ceiling.  Well, she was right.  There was a very small leak in the pipe under the sink in the bathroom which had caused damage to the sheetrock between this bathroom and the kitchen ceiling. Using a moisture meter and years of experience, we were able to figure out where the water was coming from. There are other signs that you may have a water issue that you cannot see. We will discuss those later.

Beginning a mold removal job in Bensalem, PA today. These white suits aren't the most comfortable on a hot day, but safety first!

 Yesterday we talked about a Category 1 water loss, today we will define Category 2.  A Category 2 loss refers to water that contains a significant  of chemical, biological or physical contaminants.  Category 2 water can cause discomfort and/or sickness when one is exposed to it.  
You may get water damage from a toilet bowl with urine (NOT FECES),  discharge from a dishwasher, etc., these instances you would be dealing with Category 2 water damage in Philadelphia, PA . This situation must be handled professionally, dried quickly and properly treated, because it can really degrade and become dangerous quickly.  

There are 3 categories of water damage that can occur in your home or business. Category 1 water is considered "clean", and can come from sources such as broken supply lines or a sink overflow.  Category 1 is considered harmless if cleaned up immediately and properly.  However, Category 1 water can become Category 2 or 3 if it is not handled correctly.  A small amount of clean water is not cause for alarm.  We will go over Category 2 and 3 in a later post.  Water damage restoration in Levittown, PA should always be addressed as soon as possible to minimize damage.  Your insurance company requires that you do all that you can to minimize the damage.