What Is Green Mold and Is It Dangerous?

What Is Green Mold and Is It Dangerous?

Mold comes in many textures and colors, but they all have a few things in common — they grow in moist areas, they feed on organic matter, and can pose a threat to your health. Green mold, in this sense, is no different. So, have you recently wondered what it is and if...
Sewage Backup Causes and What You Can Do

Sewage Backup Causes and What You Can Do

When sewer lines become obstructed, whereby preventing wastewater from flowing through drainage pipes, blockage occurs. The thick, black water that forms as sewage is a potential hazard, as it contains contaminants and viruses that can present a risk of severe illness...
Emergency Board-Up Evolves Into Complete Rebuild

Emergency Board-Up Evolves Into Complete Rebuild

At PuroFirst, we have extensive experience working directly with insurance companies to restore customers’ homes to pre-loss condition. When properties require board-up services, our longstanding reputation of providing reliable, professional, and thorough work...
The Top Extension Cord Safety Tips

The Top Extension Cord Safety Tips

Does your home have too many electrical devices and too few outlets to plug them all in? Chances are you’re using extension cords to power up your electrical devices. However, electrical cords can become fire hazards when misused. So, we curated some guidelines that...
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your Home

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your Home

Each year, more than 430 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning, and over 50,000 visit the emergency room due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also, fatality is highest among Americans 65 and...
Fire Safety: Preventing Microwave Oven Fires

Fire Safety: Preventing Microwave Oven Fires

There may be no more convenient way to heat food than using a microwave oven. Even the most novice of chefs can feel like Wolfgang Puck just by hitting a few buttons. However, using one can pose a fire hazard if you are not careful. So, take precautions to mitigate...
How to Prevent Mold in the Garage

How to Prevent Mold in the Garage

Mold thrives in humid environments, such as a garage, that have little ventilation and sunlight. It doesn’t take long for mold to grow on organic material like cardboard or drywall if these conditions are met. These spots are typical havens for mold unless homeowners...
Stovetop and Oven Fire Safety Tips

Stovetop and Oven Fire Safety Tips

They say, “if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen,” but we have a better idea: avoid fires in the kitchen and enjoy cooking. Most home fires start in the kitchen, more specifically, the stovetop and oven. Fortunately, you can easily...
Pool and Spa Electrical Safety Tips

Pool and Spa Electrical Safety Tips

When it comes to safety in and around the swimming pool or spa, drowning is usually the first danger that comes to mind. However, there is another danger that is shockingly just as dangerous – electrical shock. Fret not, though. We want to advocate for pool safety, so...
And You Thought It Was Just a Fire

And You Thought It Was Just a Fire

Imagine this: There was a small fire contained to just the kitchen, quickly extinguished. But the smell of the smoke is overpowering! No matter what you try, it just won’t come out of anything! And it’s throughout the whole house. So you call for professional smoke...