When the basement floods, you’re suddenly facing multiple problems. They all need attention right away, but you may not know where to begin. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Here at ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, we’ve been helping Chicago-area customers clean and restore flooded basements for more than 15 years. In this blog, we’re compiling […]
At ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, we have over 85 years of combined experience in the water damage restoration industry. In this comprehensive guide, we’ve compiled our best tips to help you assess the damage, dry your walls after a leak, and get the help you need to restore your home. Before You Get Started By […]
After water damage, persistent carpet odors can linger, making your house smell musty and unpleasant. It’s important to deal with this quickly – before the odors set in for good. At ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, we have more than 85 years of combined experience helping Chicago residents recover from water damage. In this comprehensive guide, […]
A hacking cough, chronic fatigue, and red, itchy eyes might be a sign of a hidden culprit: mold growing in your closet. Toxic black mold thrives in dark, damp areas, releasing spores as it feeds on materials found in drywall, carpet, paper, cardboard, or fabric. Breathing in these spores can cause symptoms you might mistake […]
Whether it serves as a second den, laundry room or extra storage space, it shouldn’t leak. Basement walls shouldn’t be streaked with wet stains, and they aren’t supposed to serve as breeding grounds for unhealthy mold growth. When the basement starts to look and smell like a cave, do you know how to stop a […]
Keeping every room clean is an important job, and you do it with pride. It helps make the house your home. You take care to keep everything fresh, so tackling an occasional mold outbreak in the bathroom is just another chore. That ordinary routine sets off alarms when you encounter a dark, slimy growth that […]
You don’t know it’s happened until it’s too late. By the time you see water pooling out from under a baseboard or raining down from the ceiling, a plumbing disaster is already soaking your home. You have to act right away. It only takes a few minutes to stop the flood and minimize damage to […]
White mold doesn’t look like other fungi in its species, but it thrives in the same environments. The fuzzy stuff can show up just about anywhere around the house. It isn’t toxic, but it can make you sick. Once it spreads, it damages wallboard, wood and fabrics. Do you know how to get rid of […]
It’s an absolute necessity. You have to make a rental property shine in between tenants. As the landlord or property manager, you’re responsible for making sure the place looks its best before the next move-in. It’s a big project especially when you’re dealing with multiple units. When it’s time to clean, sanitize and repair, do […]
Cooking at home can turn into a disaster in just a few minutes. A small grease splatter ignites, and you’re suddenly facing a kitchen fire. Once the flames are extinguished, you’re out of danger. Take a good look around. Everything is covered with soot. Smoke damage stains walls, and overpowering odors hang in the air. […]