What is Black Mold and How To Remove It Safely

by Kelly Derosier | Feb 22, 2021 | Home Tips, Mold

It’s a prognosis no homeowner wants to receive: black mold. We’ve all heard of it, but many of us simply know it as an ominous variety of mold that can be bad for our health. While those are important takeaways, there is more information you should be aware of to...

Prevention Devices You Should Have in Your Home

by Kelly Derosier | Jan 19, 2021 | Fire Damage, Mold, Water Damage

Here at Restoration 1 of Central Denver, we know a thing or two about cleaning up a mess left behind due to a house fire, water, and mold. But everyone would prefer to never have to deal with the aftermath of such horrific disasters. Luckily, there are several ways to...

6 Steps to Take When Your Basement Floods

by Kelly Derosier | Jan 19, 2021 | Mold, Water Damage

It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare: a strong storm blows in or perhaps a pipe bursts and you’re left with a flooded basement. The toll of lost personal belongings is crushing and initiating the cleanup process can be a dreadfully daunting task. When a flood...

Mold vs Mildew: How Do They Differ?

by Kelly Derosier | Dec 21, 2020 | Mold

Oftentimes, you’ll hear about this dynamic duo just about any time water damage is addressed. But what is the difference really? How often do we hear the term “mold and mildew” lumped together without any further explanation? Sure both often appear in tandem but there...

What is Mold Remediation?

by Kelly Derosier | Oct 20, 2020 | Mold

Mold can grow at the most inconvenient of times. You may be in the midst of a completely separate disaster such as a flood. Or perhaps you discovered it when moving storage items from the basement. Either way, there’s probably one question buzzing around in your head:...

How to Prevent Mold from Growing After Water Damage

by Kelly Derosier | Jun 26, 2020 | Mold, Water Damage

There are many ways that water can damage the home. From a flood, sewage backup, plumbing issues, damp or humid crawlspaces, overflows from bathtubs, or dishwashers, water damage is a common issue in many households.   Where there is water, mold is also an...