Life. It happens. Daily in fact. We at Platinum Care Cleaning understand because we have families and lives outside of carpet care. Accidents and spills happen, and with accidents and spills come odors. You can keep … [Read more...]
Basement Maintenance – Call in the Experts
If you notice paint peeling in the basement, it is likely time to repaint it. We all want to cut corners when we paint or remodel a home, and it only makes sense that the basement be an excellent place to attempt to cut some corners here and … [Read more...]
Fire vs. Water Damage
What to do after a catastrophe in the home is common. Getting over the initial shock, questions then arise as to what needs to be done. This answer depends on two major factors: fire or water damage. Each one requires different … [Read more...]
Classifications of Water Damage and Water Categories
Water damage has different levels, classes, that are measured by the amount of damage done. Each level increases in severity, and it is always a good idea to have Platinum Care Cleaning come and take care of any water damage you may … [Read more...]
Carpet Spot or Stain: The Difference
There is something on the carpet, and the immediate response is to call it a spot. This is technically true. What may look as a spot may actually be a stain. Stains or spots aside, they are certainly something to be taken care of and done so … [Read more...]
Black Mold
It is slow to show, silent and most importantly, one of the most deadly infestations in a home. Many do not realize it is there until it is too late, and when they do find it, it is very difficult to remove. It is Stachybotrys chartarum – black … [Read more...]
Black Mold: A Serious Issue
Platinum Care Cleaning wants you to be 100 percent aware of the potential dangers of black mold. This is not a blog meant to scare you and your family. It is meant to teach you about what could possibly happen in the case of black mold … [Read more...]
Protect your Pipes this Winter
Winter is fully setting in here in Illinois. If you haven’t already done it, it is a good idea to winterize your home water pipes in case of a hard freeze later on this year. Yes; it is January, but anything can happen. Prevention is the first … [Read more...]
Recovering From Water Damage
Water damage can be grouped into three rough categories 1) Long term slow leak 2) Short term major leak 3) Flood The long term leak is like a pipe under the sink. It drips just a little every day. It's not really enough for you to notice … [Read more...]
Black Mold: It May not be as Bad as you Think
Most people hear the word "mold" and recoil in fright. The truth is some molds are actually good for you; the antibiotic penicillin is made from a mold. However, some molds can cause health problems. Black mold is one of the few that is harmful to … [Read more...]
