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In your home, when the water from an accident meets with metal and air, an electrochemical reaction happens. For example, when metal rests on a wet carpet, the hydroxide ions form rust. ​At home, steel furniture often causes rust to stain the floors. Other metal items that can cause marks are lamps, metal caps on furniture legs, and old nails. 
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Because the bathroom is used so frequently, it is no surprise that it is such a common place for water damage to occur. By inspecting bathroom appliances regularly, you can find problems sooner and get them addressed before they lead to major water damage.  Water Damage In Cedar Rapids Here are some things you should incorporate to your bathroom cleaning
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Like most things, dishwashers need maintenance and upkeep to continue to run smoothly. If your dishwasher is leaking, the water could get under the baseboards, into the cabinets and under the floor. Mold can also develop within a week in a dark space with poor airflow. If you think your dishwasher is leaking, call Challis Restoration to repair any water
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Water damage in your home can come from many different sources and can strike at any time. When you are caught off guard, it is hard to know how to respond – especially with all the misleading information out there pertaining to water damage. With water damage, you do not want to make the mistake of believing these 3 common
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Water Damage is one of the most common household issues that homeowners face because there are so many causes, and water is a constant, necessary part of every home. That being said, it can be inconvenient, costly, and dangerous when water gets where it shouldn’t, and causes water damage. We at Challis Restoration Services have put together a list of
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Water damage emergencies in Cedar Rapids often catch us unexpected, and can happen anywhere, at any time, and by a number of different causes. Knowing how to respond will help get the situation handled quickly and correctly. Here is what you need to know if you find water damage in your home:  Water Damage In Cedar Rapids 1. Remember Safety
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Cedar Rapids is known as a safe place to have a home and raise a family. Here on the banks of the Cedar River, our city offers a great quality of life but is prone to wild weather and spring flooding. With all this urban growth, rebuilding, and relocation have driven a vast array of species, including squirrels into the
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Did you know that when you try to handle water damage cleanup on your own, you can actually cause more damage and expose yourself to harm? Failing to recognize the potential dangers associated with water damage cleanup, not thoroughly removing and drying the water, and improperly cleaning and sanitizing the affected area are all risks you take when attempting to
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Water damage, quite honestly, is the thing of nightmares! It’s a silent killer, if you will. It quietly destroys while we go about our day-to-day business. Thankfully, we have access to water damage restoration teams, like those at Challis Restoration Services in the Cedar Rapids area. Water Damage In Cedar Rapids When water damage becomes prevalent, take action immediately! A
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A flooded basement is an extremely common problem for homeowners in Cedar Rapids, IA. While employing the right prevention tactics will prevent the vast majority of basement floods, there’s still no guarantee. Thus, it’s important that you be prepared to respond to a flooded basement in the event it happens to you. Here are six tips on doing so from
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