Do’s and Don’ts of Water Damage Restoration
When it comes to water damage cleanup, it is important that you know what to do and what not to do. The damage that can be caused by a flood often extends far beyond the destruction of your carpet and some of your furniture. It can have far-reaching health and safety effects that are important […]
Proper Rug Maintenance
Thinking about investing in a wool rug and not sure how to maintain it? You’ve come to the right place! PCS Southern of Connecticut has decades of experience in cleaning wool rugs and one of the questions we hear often is, “Is it safe to vacuum a wool rug?” The simplest answer we can give […]
Hot Water Extraction After Water Damage
There are several techniques and methods to clean water damaged carpets. To ensure that a carpet is cleaned correctly, the process must be thorough and effective. Although it may seem counterintuitive, sometimes the best way to clean water damage is to use more water. One of the most common and most effective methods to clean […]
Why You Need A Professional To Treat Water Damage
Water damage can occur in your home for a variety of reasons. Mother nature (otherwise known as natural disasters or even just heavy rain flow), broken pipes or water lines, a sewer backup, or even a simple accident can result in a disaster in your home. You may think you can fix the damage yourself […]
Pro Carpet Cleaning VS. Spot Cleaning
Your high-quality vacuum is the best tool for day to day maintenance of your carpet. Soil, sand, and grit get tracked onto your rugs every single day; pollens, mold spores, and allergens land on it every hour. However, even with regular vacuuming, you’ll begin to see signs that your routine has become, well, too routine. […]
Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes
With the temperatures beginning to drop, coats are coming out, wool socks are being slipped on, and your hats and gloves are making their way out of hiding. But even though these events might be exciting for some people, the dropping of temperatures also brings the freezing of pipes. Why Frozen Pipes Cause a Problem […]
Why You Should Hire a Restoration Company for Your Water Damage Cleanup in Oxford
In the immediate wake of dealing with the damage of water damage caused to your home, your head will likely be spinning trying to figure out a solution for all the issues you will be facing up ahead. One of the best things you can do for yourself and for your home is to hire […]
Take This Hurricane Season as a Wake Up Call
The 2017 season has already been the most expensive year for hurricane damage and the insurance claims are still being submitted. Even if your home is not prone to hurricanes, cyclones or typhoons, preparing a flood plan is a good way to reduce the destruction and trauma of a local flood. Before the Rains Read […]
Why Use A Professional Tile And Grout Cleaner
Cleaning Grout Whether you’ve remodeled with high-end granite, or are living with a 70’s retro pink and turquoise bathroom, nothing undermines your clean look like stained grout. Maintaining the smooth and pristine appearance of your tiles is a challenge because dirt and grime build up in the thin grout lines that hold the tiles in […]
Understanding the Dangers of Smoke
After a fire damage, it might sound like a good idea to save a few bucks and do some of the cleaning yourself. It isn’t too hard right? Wrong. Fire tends to leave behind an evil, not so visible, friend: Smoke. Smoke odor can be very dangerous and detrimental to one’s health. It is Important […]