Water Damage 101
What is the leading household appliance that is cause of most water losses in your home
What is a Washing Machine
This is a harmful residue left behind after a fire
What is soot
What is the time frame that mold starts growing?
24-48 hours
True or False: Category 3 water can be cleaned from soft surfaces (Carpet, Fabrics and Drywall)
False
What is something you've learned about Lithium Battery Storage
Do not overcharge
They will burn until they go out, you cannot extinguish them
Store them in a specialized lithium battery case
Do not leave them in extreme temperatures
If you are ever in a fender bender, have your battery checked
This is a secondary problem from standing water
What is mold
This tool is used to test for smoke contamination and residue
What is a Chem Sponge
This is the most common room where mold is found
What is the bathroom
This is the biggest mistake after a loss
What is waiting too long to call Paul Davis Restoration
What do you remember about Fire Places?
You need to clean them out and remove ashes often
This is tool is used to detect hidden moisture
What is a Moisture Meter
This is the process used to restore smoke affected items
What is Contents Cleaning and Restoration (We do that!)
This is the most important step before starting any remediation
What is fixing the moisture source
True or False: Paul Davis Restoration charges for inspections and estimates
False
Can you purchase a chem sponge to check for smoke damage?
Yes, or, you can call Paul Davis Restoration
This is another name for Category 3 water
What is black water
This service is used to eliminate lingering odors
What is deodorization
This prevents cross-contamination
What is a containment
True or False: Water damage can take months to notice
True
What is the best advice to prevent frozen pipes?
Wrap them, let your faucets drip and leave your cabinet doors open
This is the best time to call Paul Davis Restoration
What is IMMEDIATELY (and 24/7)
This is a common misconception about smoke damage
It is only visible
This is the test performed after mold remediation
What is an air quality test
True or False: Paul Davis Restoration can help with animal infestation and bio hazard clean-up
True
Paul Davis Restoration has three departments offering full service restoration. What are they?
Mitigation, Contents and Reconstruction