Dos and Don’ts of water damage

DOs~

1) Call a professional plumber to stop the water and fix the problem.

2) Immediately contact a certified and professional cleaning and restoration company, like CBC, for help. CBC will handle the water damage and bacterial dangers, before greater damage occurs.

Mold Damage in My Home - Can I use bleach or chemicals to clean it myself?

There are many mold spores that occur naturally in our environment, in fact, there are 100,000 types throughout the world. Over 1000, of which, thrive in North America on food, in bathrooms, on fabric and other materials, and in the soil. Microscopic mold spores inhabit the air we breathe and are everywhere- meaning they are ubiquitous!

Mold evaluation and inspection

Every issue in a home that has to do with mold is always linked to water in some way. As a fungus, mold needs water and other materials to feed on. Therefore, many types of mold spores grow in attics and basements, which lack exposure to sunlight and air circulation. While there are not many basements in Southern California, attics can definitely be a concern.