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Category Archives: Mold

Top Five Myths About Mold

In the business of mold, there’s a lot of deception. We get calls every day from concerned customers that have tried “proven” mold removal remedies, but their mold problem just won’t go away. Other times, customers call and ask that every last mold spore be removed from their home (this is impossible, by the way, […]

Are You Ready for 2016? Get Your Mold Problem Taken Care of in 2015 to Save Money

The new year is rolling in with incredible speed. It seems like it was just yesterday when Chicago residents were lounging on the beaches of Lake Michigan and families were hiking in Starved Rock. Now, New Years Day has snuck up on us faster than you can say “Mold Inspection Illinois”. Got any resolutions? Maybe […]

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home

If you’ve ever had  a mold problem, you know how much of a pain it is — both financially and physically. Check out our top 5 ways to prevent mold growth. We’re here for mold remediation if you need us, but with these tips, maybe you won’t!

The Real Threat of Flooding

Here at ProCare Restoration, we talk a lot about what to do when your home is flooded, how to prevent floods, and the long-term damage to infrastructure that floods can cause. However, we’d be doing you a great disservice if we didn’t talk about how dangerous floods really are. It’s essential that you take floods […]

Mold in Pipes and Drains

  Pipes and drains are mold breeding grounds, so it’s important to stay on top of cleaning and maintenance. Kitchen sinks are particularly susceptible to mold growth in pipes because food tends to fall down the drain and collect, offering a compatible atmosphere for mold to grow.

Are Haunted Houses Just Moldy Houses?

What’s your favorite ghost story? We all have them, whether we believe ghosts are real or not. Do any tales spread chills down your spine? Maybe you have a friend who will swear up and down that their house is haunted. They’ll speak of the creaky floorboards, the spontaneous opening and shutting of doors, maybe […]

Top 10 Things Not to Do When You Find Mold in Your Attic or Basement

Finding mold in your attic or basement can be unbelievably frustrating. Many assume that they can take care of their own mold problems without hiring a professional. This is usually not the case. Check out these tips on what not to do in the event of a mold infestation.

Mold and Your Brain

Mold can cause a plethora of problems outside the brain — most often, it is known to cause upper respiratory breathing problems. However, problems that mold can cause within the brain are often overlooked; yet, these problems are also some of the scariest.

Illinois Flood Alerts Along the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Little Wabash Rivers

There are flood alerts this week along parts of the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Little Wabash rivers. Remember: Flooded roadways are never okay to drive across. Instead, turn around and find a new route. Currents over flooded roadways are often much faster than they appear. In addition, water is often much deeper than it appears, […]

Safeguarding Your Home Against Flooding: The World’s Most Common Natural Disaster

For those of us not living near the banks of a river or a large body of water, flooding isn’t usually something we’re concerned about. While some homes are certainly at greater risk for flooding than others, almost no one is safe save for those living in extremely elevated houses.