Now that it’s beginning to warm up in Wisconsin, the rains increase with the temperature. Even if you didn’t have a problem with frozen pipes in the winter, you still can experience water damage from the spring rains. Maintain Gutters Well planned gutters support your roof to protect your home. Next time it rains, grab an umbrella and inspect your gutters to make sure they are catching all of the water and that they’re properly carrying them away from your home. When debris such as leaves, sticks, dirt, and ice are trapped in gutters, water is blocked from running freely. We atK-tech Kleeningrecommend installing downspout extenders to dump the rain a reasonable distance from your foundation. When the clouds break in the spring, they can dump huge volumes of water. For a home to withstand that deluge, all systems have to be working perfectly. The three main causes of spring flooding are thawing, increased rainfall, and a poorly maintained home infrastructure. Winter is hard on your home; enter the spring with a well maintained home to prevent typical water damage. Clear Street Storm Drains With all the coming sunshine, visually inspect your property for blockages or obstructions that could prevent any remaining melting snow from draining. Every home’s lawn should slope towards the street. If yours doesn’t, you need to grade the slope of your lawn away from your home. Consider having french drains installed on the outside of your home to get the water away from your foundation and out to your street where it belongs. So, the last time you shovel the driveway, take a few extra minutes to push snow 3-5 feet away from your home. Ensure the Sump Pump is Working Sump pumps are the modern version of a water bail-out assembly line. When moisture accumulates in a basement, the sump pump will collect water which is especially useful in areas where the basement is below the water table level. Sump pumps can sit unused for months or years at a time, but when called to action they fail. To avoid this from happening, do the following: 1) Test the sump pump to make sure it works. If not, call a professional to troubleshoot and fix any issues (or if you’re handy get online and do some homework on how to troubleshoot your sump pump). 2) Buy a generator to provide an alternative source of energy if power goes out during a storm. While batteries can last for a couple of hours, that’s usually not enough time to collect and dispose of the amount of groundwater that typically sits outside your basement walls during a heavy storm. Mend Foundation Cracks During the freezing and thawing, foundation defects may become more pronounced and allow water seepage and flooding. A solid barrier between the interior and the exterior of your home is key in preventing spring flooding. Visually inspect your outside pipes for leaks and damage, especially the outside faucet at the wall. K-tech Kleening Can Handle It All The certified K-Tech team has the eyes and experiences to 1) prepare for spring or 2) help you clean up after water damage. If you are looking for professional help forwater damage restoration in Minocqua, Call 715-496-2955 for the immediate response to restore your property in pre-damaged condition. Contact us anytime you need help and we will rush to your location in Central Wisconsin with a fleet of vehicles, specialized equipment, and an experienced staff. ...read more

About 60% of your body is water. About 70% of the earth’s surface is water. We also invite a lot of water into our homes; each person uses an estimated 80-100 gallons per day. And there is about a 99% chance that extra moisture in your bathroom is encouraging indoor mold, even in the cleanest of homes. Bathrooms have the perfect combination of high moisture, low natural light and poor ventilation which can create an optimal opportunity for mold and mildew. For example, after your daily shower, mold spores have ample moisture to start growing. And since you don’t usually open up the shower curtain until the next day, they also have time to continue to grow, undisturbed. With so manymold removalcompanies available, how do you know if the company you have hired is reputable or not? It can be a tangled web to weave through if you are unsure. Since mold isn’t always visible and obvious; here are some tips to managing your risk: Dry It Out Every bathroom of the house needs an effective ventilation fan. Vents work by sending the moisture-saturated air outside; it’s the first line of defense against moisture and mold. But make sure your fan actually exhausts outside through the roof or a side soffit and not into the attic. Don’t encourage moisture into an unconditioned space, and you might be spreading even more trouble. The CFM (cubic feet per minute) label on your fan will tell you if it’s large enough for the space it is installed in. No installed exhaust fan? Keep the doors open when not in use and set up any movement of air to help dry out the bathroom. Even a desk fan on the vanity will help. With any style of fan, leave it on for 30 minutes after your shower. Keep It Out Identify porous and nonporous materials in the bathroom: Non Porous, hard, sealed surfaces like tile are great barriers to mold. However, grout (the dried paste in the cracks) is semi-porous and can support mold growth. If lots of molds have built up on your caulking, it’s probably because it’s spread deep into unseen spaces behind it. If so, re-caulking may solve the problem. (Check behind the toilet and under the sink, as well. Porous materials must always stay dry and ventilated. Soft materials like fabric, drywall, and wallpaper get damp and stay damp– the perfect breeding ground for mold. Starve It Out Mold is alive and spreads by floating, airborne spores. And it can grow on any surface coated with organic matter: porcelain, plastic, copper, silicone. Mold doesn’t live on your shower walls, it actually lives on the deposited skin cells and soap residues. So you have to physically clean away the food source.  Soap and water work well, no need to over toxify the space. While bleach and peroxide remove the stain, they don’t kill the mold. As you clean, don’t scrape or brush mold spores with your hand; they will go airborne and find new places to colonize. Clean It Up Pare down your bathroom ‘stuff.’ Clutter interrupts airflow and causes condensation to build up. All that moisture creates microclimates that feed mold growth. Only keep the essentials within the bathroom; remove the things you don’t use every day. Push large items away from vents and grilles to keep air circulating.  The surface of the sink and counters should be kept clean and dry. Inspect the toothbrush area, behind the toilet, and underneath the bathroom sink where cleaning supplies are stored. Ensure that all damp rags, clothes, towels or shoes are dry before storing. After a bath or a shower, squeegee water off the shower walls to eliminate at least three-fourths of the moisture that supports mold and mildew growth. Open the shower curtain to let it dry. Mop any water spills on the floor and counters. Avoid piling in too many shampoo and body wash bottles. Remove loofahs, sponges and product bottles from the shower when not in use. All these are opportunities for moisture and mold spores to hide. Mold Removal In Rhinelander To keep your family’s home safe from mold, K-tech Kleening can help. The team of highly trained and certified technicians can handle any job, big or small. Whether you are in need of a bio-wash antimicrobial cleaning in one room or entire remediation of your home or business, K-tech has the equipment and the staff to put your worries at ease. K-tech serves customers in Rhinelander with multiple offices and a 45-plus fleet of vehicles to reach outlying rural and metropolitan locations. ...read more

Floodwater in Wausau may carry silt, raw sewage, oil or chemical wastes that can cause a range of bacterial, viral and/or parasitic diseases. Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in your home after a flood is a major undertaking to prevent further damage to the property and help prevent illness. You want to make sure that your time is well spent and that the chemicals used don’t cause morewater damageto your items (or your health.) The American Cleaning Institute offers tips to help with clean-up efforts: Wear protective clothing including long-sleeved shirts, long pants, rubber or plastic gloves, and waterproof boots or shoes. Take anything that was wet for two days or more outside to control the spread of mold. Bleach should be used to clean floors, stoves, sinks, certain dishes, countertops. Dilute to no more than one cup of bleach per gallon of water; never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners. Laundry Wet textiles are the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew. As soon as the floodwaters recede, the next priority is to clean your clothes and other water-soaked fabrics. Verify 1) that the city water system is clean and 2) that your washer wasn’t contaminated with flood water. Although your first instinct may be to wash these items in very hot water, high temperatures may set any stains. Prewash first, using cool water and powdered laundry detergent. Then, wash the items using powdered laundry detergent and the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric. If clothes came in contact with sewage, add a disinfectant to the wash. Use liquid household bleach when fabrics allow. If chlorine bleach is not suitable, use color-safe oxygen bleach, PineSol or Lysol. Utilize sunshine; kill bacteria while drying clothes in bright sunlight. Or dry in the dryer at the hotspot setting the fabrics can endure to kill the bacteria. Kitchen Surfaces Kitchen counters, pantry shelves, refrigerators, stoves, dishes and glassware that have been in contact with water should be thoroughly washed with warm water and soap, rinsed and then disinfected. To disinfect, use a solution of a ¾ cup of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water. Keep the surfaces wet for two minutes, then rinse with clean water. Glass and metal can be sterilized. Contaminated wood and plastic items, including cutting boards, utensils, and food storage containers should be discarded because they may harbor bacteria.     Food Stuff Throw away any foods that have come in direct contact with the water, including unopened foods in glass containers and canned foods. Food in glass containers may look safe, but the lids could be compromised. Also, dispose of staples stored in canisters or containers with cork-lined or waxed cardboard tops. Bedding Bedding should be hung up in fresh air and sunshine as soon as possible; then brush off excess soil and dirt. Pillows, while washable, should be discarded if soaked with contaminated floodwater. Put sheets through two complete washing cycles. Use diluted liquid chlorine bleach to help kill germs; slightly faded colors are better than a germy bed. Wash or dry clean comforters depending on the fiber content of the bedding. Usually, it is best to wash cotton quilts. Mattresses As a general rule, inexpensive mattresses are not worth the expense of professional sanitizing and should be discarded. (In some cases, a good mattress may be worth the cost of reconditioning. Get an estimate from commercial facilities.) If the outside of the mattress is only slightly damp, brush off surface soil and wipe with a solution of one cup denatured alcohol and one cup water. Ask For Professional Help After any water damage in your home, K-tech Kleening can help. The team of highly trained and certified technicians can handle any job, big or small. Whether you are in need of a bio-wash antimicrobial cleaning in one room or entire remediation of your home or business, K-tech has the equipment and the staff to put your worries at ease. At K-tech Kleening, we understand how important it is to extract the water as quickly as possible to prevent further damage to your property and your belongings. We will remove it using specialized, high-powered drying equipment. We know that it is important for you to return to normal as soon as possible, so we will provide all the resources necessary. Whenwater damage in Wausauoccurs in your home or business, contact K-tech Kleening at 715-496-2955! We use specialized, high-powered drying equipment to effectively dry your property. ...read more

Mold is a very stressful crisis that causes anyone, no matter how level minded and cool-headed, to start mentally spinning in an attempt to make sense of the situation. How did this happen? Could it have been prevented? What options are available to you in terms of repairing and removing any mold damage that has already occurred? These are just a handful of questions that people ask themselves once they discover mold inside of their homes. After you discover mold, contact your home insurance company to let them know about your situation. Be sure to contact a local mold remediation company immediately to get the mold removal process started. In Rhinelander, the best mold remediation company around is K-Tech Kleening. With so manymold removalcompanies available, how do you know if the company you have hired is reputable or not? It can be a tangled web to weave through if you are unsure. Just like life in general, there is no magical how-to book when it comes to discovering the perfect mold removal company. Thankfully, there are a few steps one can take in order to learn how legit the company you have hired truly is. Employee Certifications In order for coworkers in a company specializing in mold removal to deal with these situations, they must have legitimate certification that shows they are properly knowledgeable when it comes to the elimination of mold within one’s home. Do not be afraid to ask your mold remediation company for their proper licenses. Proper Air Testing In order to defeat one’s enemy, one must understand them by discovering their origins. The same can be said of mold removal. Before the process of eliminating mold can be performed, the technicians need to test the oxygen to help them narrow down the location of mold and discover what type of mold you are facing within your home. Mold Testing Variations When planning to hire a mold restoration company make sure to find out what types of mold testing they do, if they do it at all. There are two types of air tests used to discover the origins and variants of mold: Air-O-Cell Testing & Insta-Scope Testing. With Air-O-Cell testing, the air sample is captured in a cassette that is sent to a lab. Once that is done, scientists will analyze the evidence in order to determine the type(s) of mold roaming around your home. Insta-Scope Testing involves the process of reading mold concentration within the air in real time, and using a technician to provide instant results. Because the results are granted in real-time you don’t need to worry about interference or tampering. Dealing with mold is frustrating and nerve-wracking. No one wants to deal with it, but the fact of the matter is that if it happens you want to hire a respectable and reputable company to deal with your situation the right way. That is why K-Tech in Rhinelander and the surrounding areas ia the go-to company who will do their job in order to remove the mold from your home and make it liveable once again. If environmental concerns such as mold have occurred in your home or business, contact K-tech Kleening formold removal in Rhinelander. Our certified technicians can put your worries at ease. ...read more

It’s something no Stevens Point homeowner wants to discover, but its something that too many eventually come across. The dishwasher is leaking. The sealing on the skylights has weakened and water is dripping down your walls. Excess rain is causing flooding. The result? Water damage. Under the sudden pressure of such a catastrophe, it’s important to act quickly in order to minimize damage and have your home back into working order as soon as possible. Here are some pointers to get through the situation as painlessly as possible Do what you can to stop the water. If it’s an issue with the plumbing in your home, shut off the water. If it’s a leak, attempt to direct or catch the water. Be cautious, however, because if the water isn’t from a clean source, it could potentially pose a health hazard. If it’s a leak from a clean source, then it’s safe to try and minimize the damage by soaking up water with spare towels while you call a professional water damage company. However, if the damage is because of a contaminated water source, such as a sewage line, be cautious. When in doubt, leave it to the professionals, which brings us to our second tip. Always go with a professional water company, like K-tech Kleening in Stevens Point. Do not be tempted to attempt to fix the problem yourself.Water damage in Wausaucan be dangerous for multiple reasons. It could weaken the structural integrity of your home, and as we’ve already discussed, contaminated water poses a health hazard. Even if the water comes from a clean source, water can quickly become contaminated by being exposed to bacteria. Mold typically has a 24-hour window to grow, which brings its own set of problems to the table. In addition to all of this, insurance companies often don’t ensure DIY solutions, which can mean that you’ll pay more money in the long run for a less reliable job. The last tip is to call your insurance agency as quickly as possible. The sooner you call and inform them of the damage, the sooner they can begin processing your claims. Depending on the type of damage, the amount they will cover will typically vary. It’s best to understand what your insurance will pay and what it won’t as soon as possible so that you aren’t surprised by financial surprises down the road. To conclude these pointers, though emergency plumbing situations are more common, than we would like them to be, you can minimize the damage by acting quickly and following these steps. Be safe and cautious when taking the liberty to prevent further damage yourself, and stay wary around potentially contaminated sources. Always hire a responsible emergency water damage company K-tech Kleeningto ensure that the issue is dealt with quickly and permanently, and best of luck in returning your home to its usual state. ...read more

It’s something no Stevens Point homeowner wants to discover, but its something that too many eventually come across. The dishwasher is leaking. The sealing on the skylights has weakened and water is dripping down your walls. Excess rain is causing flooding. The result? Water damage. Under the sudden pressure of such a catastrophe, it’s important to act quickly in order to minimize damage and have your home back into working order as soon as possible. Here are some pointers to get through the situation as painlessly as possible Do what you can to stop the water. If it’s an issue with the plumbing in your home, shut off the water. If it’s a leak, attempt to direct or catch the water. Be cautious, however, because if the water isn’t from a clean source, it could potentially pose a health hazard. If it’s a leak from a clean source, then it’s safe to try and minimize the damage by soaking up water with spare towels while you call a professional water damage company. However, if the damage is because of a contaminated water source, such as a sewage line, be cautious. When in doubt, leave it to the professionals, which brings us to our second tip. Always go with a professional water company, like K-tech Kleening in Stevens Point. Do not be tempted to attempt to fix the problem yourself.Water damage in Wausaucan be dangerous for multiple reasons. It could weaken the structural integrity of your home, and as we’ve already discussed, contaminated water poses a health hazard. Even if the water comes from a clean source, water can quickly become contaminated by being exposed to bacteria. Mold typically has a 24-hour window to grow, which brings its own set of problems to the table. In addition to all of this, insurance companies often don’t ensure DIY solutions, which can mean that you’ll pay more money in the long run for a less reliable job. The last tip is to call your insurance agency as quickly as possible. The sooner you call and inform them of the damage, the sooner they can begin processing your claims. Depending on the type of damage, the amount they will cover will typically vary. It’s best to understand what your insurance will pay and what it won’t as soon as possible so that you aren’t surprised by financial surprises down the road. To conclude these pointers, though emergency plumbing situations are more common, than we would like them to be, you can minimize the damage by acting quickly and following these steps. Be safe and cautious when taking the liberty to prevent further damage yourself, and stay wary around potentially contaminated sources. Always hire a responsible emergency water damage company K-tech Kleeningto ensure that the issue is dealt with quickly and permanently, and best of luck in returning your home to its usual state. ...read more

If you have had an appliance flood in your home, you may have been tempted to blot as much of the water up as possible, open windows, turn on fans and call it good. However, this type of “cleaning” can lead to mold growth or damage to your flooring and the structure of your walls. It is always best to have a professional water damage professional take a look at it, even if you think you got all the water up. This is how professionals clean upwater damage in Wausau. Extraction The most important thing to do after a flooding of your home is to get all the standing water out as quickly as possible, hopefully before it absorbs into the walls and floors too much. A professional company has emersion vacuums that can literally suck the water out of an area and into the truck outside. This step is vitally important because it can take hours to get standing water out of your home if you try to bail it out manually, and you definitely don’t want to try and use your household vacuum to get the water out. Once the standing water is out, the real work of getting everything to dry fully starts. Assess the Damage A professional has a trained eye to see what kind of water damage your flood is, and they have all the equipment to provide professional . The less serious floods aren’t necessarily thewater damage cleanup in Stevens Point ones that are less widespread. If a pipe should burst in your home and flood your entire basement, it might be less risky to clean up than if you had a sewer back up into your home and affect only the bathroom. The type of water is the key. If you have dirty water, it can carry bacteria and will be more at risk for potentially developing into black mold in the long term. If you have a water damage issue in your home that deals with any sort of contaminated water source, you should call a professional water damage cleanup expert immediately. They will have all the necessary safety precautions such as hazmat suits or face masks. Complete Drying It can be difficult to know if you have eradicated all of the moisture from drywall or flooring. You can set up fans and open windows and have them blowing air for hours or even days and still not be sure if you got every last drop of moisture out. Some professional water damage cleanup companies have thermal imaging cameras that can point out exactly where the remaining moisture is locked into the walls. Black mold needs water and food to grow and drywall is a perfect place for it to set up camp. It is important to get the water out before the mold can start growing there because it is much easier to avoid mold growth than to clean up mold growth. You can never be 100 percent sure that you got all the moisture out unless you have the thermal imaging tools the pros have. If you need any water damage, fire damage orcarpet cleaning in Wausau,just contact us. ...read more

Whenwater damageoccurs in your home or business, quickly removing the water is crucial to the restoration process. Our team is available and ready to respond 24/7, and is equipped with the best training, experience, and equipment to start the water damage restoration process quickly. Water Extraction & Structural Drying AtK-tech Kleening, we understand how important it is to extract the water as quickly as possible to prevent further damage to your property and your belongings. Removal of the excess water is achieved by using our truck mounted water pumps or submersion pumps. We will extract any standing water, and remove as much water as possible from carpets and other flooring so the drying process can begin. We use specialized, high-powered drying equipment to quickly and effectively dry your home or business. We know that it is important to you to return to normal as soon as possible, and will provide you with the resources necessary to do so. Types of Water Damage There are several categories of water based on the level of contamination present in the water. The category of water present will determine what steps will be necessary for cleanup and restoration. Category 1 water is clean water from a sanitary source, such as a broken water supply line. Category 2 water, or grey water, and this type of water could cause illness if ingested. This would include dishwasher or washing machine overflows and drain water. Category 3, or black, is the most heavily contaminated water, and can cause severe illness or even death if ingested. Examples of Category 3 water includes sewage, floodwaters, and water that has bacterial growth. Thermal Imaging Thermal imaging cameras let us see what cannot be seen by the naked eye – hidden areas of moisture. When water has saturated ceilings and walls, thermal imaging reveals hidden “wet spots” where water has travelled but is not yet visible. Detecting where this hidden water is located is important for both the protection of your property as well as the prevention of mold growth following water damage. The thermal imaging camera works by detecting areas of heat, and wet spots that are saturated with water will conduct and store heat better than unaffected areas and will appear as a “wet spot” on the camera’s display. The Water Mitigation Technician will then determine the most effective way to dry that area. ...read more

When water has saturated on your walls and ceilings, you can contact K-tech Kleening forwater damage cleanup in Stevens Point. We are available 24/7 for your emergency needs. ...read more

Whenwater damageoccurs in your home or business, quickly removing the water is crucial to the restoration process. Our team is available and ready to respond 24/7, and is equipped with the best training, experience, and equipment to start the water damage restoration process quickly. Water Extraction & Structural Drying AtK-tech Kleening, we understand how important it is to extract the water as quickly as possible to prevent further damage to your property and your belongings. Removal of the excess water is achieved by using our truck mounted water pumps or submersion pumps. We will extract any standing water, and remove as much water as possible from carpets and other flooring so the drying process can begin. We use specialized, high-powered drying equipment to quickly and effectively dry your home or business. We know that it is important to you to return to normal as soon as possible, and will provide you with the resources necessary to do so. Types of Water Damage There are several categories of water based on the level of contamination present in the water. The category of water present will determine what steps will be necessary for cleanup and restoration. Category 1 water is clean water from a sanitary source, such as a broken water supply line. Category 2 water, or grey water, and this type of water could cause illness if ingested. This would include dishwasher or washing machine overflows and drain water. Category 3, or black, is the most heavily contaminated water, and can cause severe illness or even death if ingested. Examples of Category 3 water includes sewage, floodwaters, and water that has bacterial growth. Thermal Imaging Thermal imaging cameras let us see what cannot be seen by the naked eye – hidden areas of moisture. When water has saturated ceilings and walls, thermal imaging reveals hidden “wet spots” where water has travelled but is not yet visible. Detecting where this hidden water is located is important for both the protection of your property as well as the prevention of mold growth following water damage. The thermal imaging camera works by detecting areas of heat, and wet spots that are saturated with water will conduct and store heat better than unaffected areas and will appear as a “wet spot” on the camera’s display. The Water Mitigation Technician will then determine the most effective way to dry that area. ...read more

When you decide to invest or purchasewild American ginseng, the Rule of Thumb is “Do not buy it if you do not see the full root-neck with more than 5 scars (no less than five years old)!” Cultivated ginseng usually has less than 5 scars. Wild ginseng has to be at least five years old before harvest. To sell genuine Wisconsin wild ginseng, licensed dealers in Wisconsin are required to issue the following documents: Wild Ginseng sale receipt. Certificate of Origin from WISCONSIN, along with a signed document from the dealer stating the quantity and Certificate number. For export, an original CITES document signed by the USDA port inspector in Milwaukee WI. For more information, contactMarathon Ginseng International. ...read more

Title loans are basic cash advances that can be offered to those who can provide clear and clean titles for their personal vehicles. Here at Greenlee Car Title Loans, our main focus is helping people who need title loans in Weston to acquire such loans, and as quickly as possible. ...read more

A title loan is one of the most convenient loan options on the market, as approval rates are high and the lender doesn̢۪t check your credit. At Weston Car Title Loans, we went ahead and made the application process even easier so you can get your title loan. ...read more

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Private Entry, Vaulted Ceilings (In Some Units), In-Unit Laundry, Large Closets with lots of Storage, Private Patio/Balcony, Wall Air Conditioner ...read more