Is It Mold Allergies or Seasonal Allergies? Here’s What You Need To Know

Many of the symptoms of mold allergies and seasonal allergies overlap, so it can be tough to know which one you’re dealing with. Sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itchy throat, coughing, congestion, headaches – those are all common signs that your allergies are acting up. Luckily, there are a few key differences that can help you determine if you’re having seasonal allergies, or a mold allergies. Here’s what you need to know.

1. The Time Of Year

Seasonal allergies usually occur between the months of February and September when pollen and dust mites are at an all time high. However, mold allergies can occur year-round. If you’re experiencing allergies during the off-season, between October and January, then it may actually be due to mold.

2. Outdoors vs. Indoors

Most of the time, people experience seasonal allergies when they’re outside or when they have their windows open, allowing for the air from outside to make it’s way inside. On the contrary, mold allergies often happen inside the house when all windows and doors are shut. In areas where there’s more moisture, such as the bathroom, basement, kitchen, or laundry room, mold allergies tend to act up even more.

3. Visit An Allergist

To really confirm the cause of your allergies, you’ll want to see an allergist specialist. If you come to find out it’s a mold allergy after all, then contact a mold remediation specialist like RestoPros to help test for mold around your home, and remove it entirely.

How To Prevent Mold Allergies

If you’ve been diagnosed with a mold allergy, then it’s a good idea to make sure you’re taking care of your home to prevent mold growth and also to prevent your mold allergies from making a comeback. Here are some ways to prevent mold in your home:

• Use exhaust fans when cooking over the stove
• Use fans when bathing or showering
• Don’t leave wet spots for more than 24-48 hours
• Repair leaks right away
• Clean sinks, showers, and tubs regularly
• Clean garbage cans regularly
• Wipe down your fridge often, and remove old food

How To Prevent Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies can affect as many as 60 million people each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are a few ways you can prevent them from taking over your life:

• Over-the-counter or prescription allergy medications
• Don’t hang laundry outside where pollen can stick to sheets and towels
• Avoid driving with your windows rolled down
• Keep windows and doors shut – especially in the morning
• Set your car’s AC to recirculate the air
• Wear a mask outside
• Change clothes and shower after arriving home from being outside

Need Mold Remediation or Mold Testing Services? RestoPros is Here To Help in Dallas, TX and Surrounding Areas!

If you’ve stumbled upon mold growth or you have been diagnosed with mold allergies, RestoPros has you covered. Whether you need mold remediation services or mold testing in Dallas, TX and surrounding areas, RestoPros is here for all your mold remediation and testing needs. Call us today at 855-587-3786 or contact us by filling out our online form here.

Fire Damage Cleanup: Everything You Should Know Before Fire Mitigation

Have you recently dealt with a fire at your home or commercial establishment? Even if the fire was small, it can still cause a lot of damage. Not to mention, fires regardless of their size can be an overwhelming and stressful time.  It can be hard to think straight. At RestoPros, we take great care mitigating the damage caused by fire and smoke and can help you navigate through the process. Before the fire mitigation process comes into play, though, it’s important you know what to do before then.

1. Try To Relax

We know it can be hard to relax and remain calm after a fire. It’s important to first, take a deep breath and relax into your feelings. It’s perfectly normal, and expected, that you’re feeling the weight of all the emotions after a devastating fire. Whether you’re feeling sad, scared, angry, or all of the above, allow yourself to feel these emotions. Try your best to relax and know that everything, in time, will be fine.

2. Understand That It’ll Take Time

Even though this fire seemed to destroy your belongings and valuables in only a matter of minutes, understand that the cleanup process will take time. It’s not something that’ll happen overnight. We know you’d like nothing more than to be back in your home or business, having everything resume back to normal. But understand that the fire damage cleanup process will take time.

3. Find A Safe Place To Stay

If it was your home that went up in flames, you’ll want to find a safe place to stay – even if the fire wasn’t big and didn’t have a ton of damage. Smoke inhalation still can be damaging to your health, so you’ll want to stay away from your home for a while until the air quality can be thoroughly checked.

4. Call Your Insurance

After you’ve called 911 and had the fire put out, next you need to phone your insurance agent and let them know about what happened. The insurance agent will play a key role in the fire damage cleanup process. They’ll help you understand the steps that you’ll need to take from here on out.

5. Secure Your Home

If there’s still valuables and belongings left in your home that the fire didn’t damage, make sure to properly secure your property before leaving to go stay at a friends or family members. Even though your insurance company will likely cover the damage caused by the fire, they unfortunately won’t cover costs of possible theft if someone came in and stole items while you weren’t home. Properly secure your property so that doesn’t happen.

6. Call A Fire Mitigation Company

After you’ve spoken to your insurance agent, settled in nicely to your temporary house, next you should call a fire mitigation company to help you cleanup the property. Our team will help you get back to normal after a fire has caused damage to your home or commercial property. We’ll even work with your insurance to ensure your claim is paid quickly and without hassle.

Our Fire Damage Services

We offer the following fire damage services:

• Residential Fire Damage Restoration
• Commercial Fire Damage Restoration
• Smoke Damage
• Soot Removal
• Deodorization / Sanitation
• Removal of Charred Items / Debris
• Water Extraction / Drying
• Content Pack Out and Storage

Our Fire Mitigation Process

Know what to expect. Here is our fire mitigation process from start to finish:

• Assessment: Our team of skilled and trained professionals will first assess the damage and inspect the property so they can determine the best way to move forward.
• Mitigation: When a fire occurs, systems in the home or commercial building are compromised. Our team will first need to turn off the water, shut off the electricity system, and ensure there are no gas leaks before beginning work.
• Cleanup: Our team at RestoPros will remove soot and smoke, remove debris and charred items, pack up any content left inside the home or building, sanitize the premises and extract water. Depending on the extent of the fire, the fire department has most likely dumped an excess amount of water to extinguish the fire.

Need Fire Mitigation Services? RestoPros is Here To Help in Dallas, TX and Surrounding Areas!

If you’re in need of fire mitigation and cleanup services in Dallas, TX and surrounding areas, RestoPros is here for all your needs. Call us today at 855-587-3786 or contact us by filling out our online form here.