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Welcome to the Puritan Restoration Blog. Below are some quick links to some of the informative blog articles that we have written over the years. The goal of these articles is to inform you about various procedures, equipment, threats, and situations you might encounter that we feel are beneficial for you to know.
Can Air Conditioners Cause Health Problems?
This article explains why your air conditioner gets contaminated with mold and what you can do to fix it.
What is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome?
Did you know that 1 in 4 people are genetically pre-disposed to mold illness?
What Happens During A Professional Mold Inspection?
These are the top 15 questions your mold assessor should ask! Getting answers to these questions is critical.
Can Air Conditioners Cause Health Problems?
This article explains why your air conditioner gets contaminated with mold and what you can do to fix it.
What is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome?
Did you know that 1 in 4 people are genetically pre-disposed to mold illness?
What Happens During A Professional Mold Inspection?
These are the top 15 questions your mold assessor should ask! Getting answers to these questions is critical.
Mold Toxicity and The Brain!
Mold and depression! Is there a link?
The Dangers Of Mold Exposure For Pets!
This article explains why your pet can get sick from mold, symptoms to look for, and how to get treatment!
Top 5 Questions To Ask A Water Damage Restoration Company!
#5 is super important!
Found Mold? Don’t Panic!
If you find mold in your home or business, call us and make sure you don’t take these 6 actions…#3 is super important!
Mold In Your Rental!
Renting? Know your rights if you find mold!
Basement Mold Prevention Tips!
Pay particular attention to tips 3, 5, and 7!
Spring Sewage Backup Prevention
The top 5 causes of sewage backups and top 5 tips to prevent them!
Selecting A Mold Removal Contractor!
We explain how to select a mold removal contractor revealing the top 10 clues that the mold removal contractor you called is inexperienced and not qualified. Clues #2, #7, and #10 are very important.
Mold Removal Cost?
Once these three questions are answered, then a mold removal estimate can be prepared!
Mold Exposure Symptoms!
Check out these 37 symptoms!
10 Interesting Mold Facts!
Pay particular attention to facts 1, 3, 7, and 10!
Indoor Air Quality and Your Health!
This article explains what causes bad air, how to determine if it is causing health concerns, and what actions you can take.
Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips
Tip 5 is super important!
10 Frequently Asked Questions About Water Damage!
Be sure to review the answers to questions 2 and 9!
10 Tips For Preventing Mold!
Pay particular attention to tips 2, 4, 8, and 10!
Winter Water Damage Prevention!
Be sure that you implement these 3 tips to avoid a flooded home.
3 Reasons Mold Sickness Is Common!
Mold sickness is often referred to as a hidden epidemic. This article explains why!
DIY Mold Removal Problems!
Skip the DIY cleaning attempt and lean on the experts for a thorough and safe mold removal. Here’s why!
Top 6 Causes Of Fires!
42% of all fires are caused by this!
Does Mold Cause Sinus Problems?
Researchers at the MAYO Clinic believe chronic sinusitis is caused by a mold. This article explains why.
Does Mold Cause Asthma?
Yes, there is a link between mold and childhood asthma!
12 Disaster Recovery Planning Tips!
Tip number 6 is very important!
What Happens During Mold Removal?
Watch our techs in action in this short video!
Top 9 Causes Of Insurable Losses
Causes #2, #5, and #8 are super important!
9 Tips To Prevent Mold After A Flood!
Tips 4 and 6 are essential!
Does Bleach Kill Mold?
No, DO NOT Use Bleach To Remove Mold!
Top 4 Causes Of Attic Mold!
Cause #2 is common!
Tips To Prevent Mold After A Flood or Water Damage!
Pay close attention to tips 2, 4, and 7!
Black Mold Myths & Facts!
Be sure to check out myth number 4!
What Should I Do If I Find Mold?
Think you found mold? Make sure you do not disturb it.
4 Common Questions and Answers About Mold!
Do you know why mold grows? This article answers this question and 3 other common questions!
Flooded Basement – Do you have a Sump Pump?
Many people living in Boston rejoice when it rains instead of snowing in the winter so they do not have to deal with all the problems that come with snow (plowing, shoveling,...
Containment at a water damage loss
Containment can be critical in reducing drying time. In a recent job at a self-insured Boston-area high tech firm, a water pipe burst in an adjacent room causing minor flooding...
Moisture Meter?
Since my brother and I started our water damage restoration firm in 1982, we have dried over three thousand homes. Practically every job we have had, we would always hear the...
Air Movers
Blowers, also known as Air Movers, Fans, or Carpet Dryers is a tool used as part of a drying process by Water Damage Technicians to dry out homes or businesses after they've been...
What is the difference between AC and a Dehumidifier?
After the torrential rains this past summer, I was called to a flood job in Brookline MA. Upon arriving, I found the entire finished basement had water damage. The homeowner was...
What is a Dehumidifier
A Dehumidifier is a piece of equipment used to reduce humidity in an enclosed structure. Dehumidifiers promote faster drying, prevent humidity damage, and help prevent indoor air...