29/12/2025
Itβs that time of year again! Big downpours expected for our lovely city and we wanted to re-share this useful information below! Feel free to share it around to anyone who might find it useful!
π¨IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUπ¨οΏΌ
We wanted to make a helpful post for those affected by the weather we have & hopefully help someone out there. We are IICRC Masters in both water restoration and mould remediation!
1. To keep the moisture levels low, turn your air conditioner on 22-23 degrees on the DRY βοΈ setting - this will act as a temporary dehumidifier to keep the moisture and humidity levels as low as possible
2. If you have a smell in your wet carpets - PLEASE contact your insurance company! βοΈ This bacterial smell usually indicates the bacteria has grown and this smell will continue to return (on hot days when your home is locked up). We generally advise that once this smell occurs, itβs extremely hard to return the carpets to their original condition and most likely will need to be replaced.
3. Humidity + moisture = MOULD MOULD MOULD π¦ π¦ π¦ If mould develops and you are wanting to treat this yourself please follow this method:
- 80% vinegar & 20% water. This is the approved method we were taught at Monash university. The mould will drink this water and kill it.
Anything more? The mould will cut itself off like a blade of grass and re-generate.
Anything less? The mould will not die.
4. If you are going through an insurance claim please make sure you document EVERYTHING! Photos, videos, time stamps, reports! This will go a long way to ensure your claim/assessor is happy! π
5. Please be kind to those who are trying to help; whether it be your first responders, your local grocer, your neighbours, your family, your local workers (like us!) we are trying to help and abuse will not be tolerated.
We can completely understand that these times are stressful and emotionally draining but please be kind and be patient. π§‘
If you have an urgent request, please email us at [email protected] or you can call us on 4789 0377 π§οΈ
