4 things you can do to prevent water damage

Water damage is one of the most common causes of damage to our home and property. It can be very cumbersome to homeowners financially, as the cost of repairing them can be very expensive. Water damage doesn’t only occur during the rains, but can also happen on a bright sunny day, whether it’s a leaking toilet, tap, water heater or washing machine. However, you can prevent these problems by referring to the steps below.

Inspect your homes
Before the rainy season begins, make sure you check your roof - there could be a possibility of leakage. And if the roof has minor problems like broken tiles or other damages, make sure you get it fixed. Even a minor problem can lead to bigger issues. Your roofs are not the only places that should be checked; even your doors and windows must be checked. If you notice water entering through your doors and windows, get them checked or repaired immediately.

Check your plumbing and appliancesWeak plumbing can even lead to your homes getting flooded, so check them at least once in 3 months. If there are any weak rusted spots in the pipes, make sure you change them. Your appliances can also act as water damage agents – like your washing machines, dishwashers or water heaters. Check for any leakage from your appliances and repair it before it becomes a bigger problem.

Install Water Shutoff ValvesInstall water shutoff valves on water lines under your sinks, toilets and other water lines as a home security system, so that you can shut off the valves if there is any leakage.

Ensure your homes are VentilatedAlways make sure your homes are well-ventilated, or water problems may occur - in the form of condensation. Condensation mostly occurs during the cold weather. Always make sure your room is well ventilated, even if it’s just a little. This helps reduce the Condensation in the room. Condensation can cause the development of mould on your doors and windows. The ventilation will help prevent this.

We at Classique Chemdry, we provide water damage restoration services Bungendore Crookwell, Goulburn, Yass, Gunning, Marulan, Collectorr and surrounding NSW. Visit our website athttp://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/. Call 1800 213 006 for a free quote.

Why you need to clean your home - 3 Top Reasons

Keeping a house clean can be quite tasking with pets and kids around. For those of you who do not like cleaning here are some of the top five reason why you should.

1) Easily find your things - Finding your phone in a clutter could give you a headache. Your time gets wasted in searching an item in an unorganised room. You could reach late to work and you will find yourself accomplish very little because of a clutter. When your home is clean and organised, you’ll get you work done quicker and you will save a lot of time.

2) Calling your friends over- Don’t embarrass yourself by calling a friend to a home filled with clutter. Your reputation is on the line. If that’s the case you may stop having people over altogether. Don’t let your dirty home be the problem t. By keeping your home clean and orderly, you’ll have more motivation to invite people to dinner and enjoy their company.

3) Get better sleep: There’s nothing more relaxing than jumping in a bed with clean sheets and saying good night to an orderly house. You’ll rest at ease when you’re not waking up to chaos. Let your mind rest peacefully in a clean home.

4) Makes you creative: Clean space allows the mind to relax and be more creative. When you’re surrounded by uncleanliness or a disorganised mess, your mind focuses more on the chaos and less on letting your creative juices flow. If you’re a creative person, keeping a clean home will help you do what you do best.

We at Classique Chem-Dry provide the best cleaning service. To know more about us and the services we provide visit us at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/

Why do you need to clean your carpet?

Once you own a carpet, it is very important that you look after it. Like most things carpets too have a life period. You can increase the lifetime of your carpet by cleaning it regularly. One interesting fact is that carpets hold four times more dirt than their actual weight. Most people don’t particularly look forward to cleaning their carpets.

There are many reasons to why you need to keep your carpets clean

• You can extend the life of your carpet by keeping them clean. 

• A fresh smelling carpet improves the quality of air in your room. An unclean carpet can trap air born pollutants. Hence they should be removed from the carpet to maintain the quality of your room. 

• If there are spots or stains on your carpet. Make sure to clean it as fast as you can. This will avoid additional soiling to the carpet. 

• A clean carpet will help prevent allergens and bacteria from growing on your carpet. 

• Keeping your carpet clean will help in removing any mites or bugs present on the carpet. 

• A clean carpet will improve the appearance of your room. 

• A clean carpet will also ensure that your pets and kids will remain healthy. 

If you wish to eliminate the dirt from your carpet. Make sure to call us, we at Classique Chem-Dry will make your home feel and smell as good as new. Visit our website at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/

How to protect your home from water damage

You might never know when a flood could strike your home. It is important to prepare your home for a flood. You do not want your furniture, appliance or other house hold items to be soaked by water.

The first precaution you can take is making sure that the electrical circuitry and equipment at your home is raised or kept at above the level of the expected water.

If there has been damage to the roof of your home, repair it. This is done to avoid moisture and protect the interior of your home.

Take out any waste material which is present on the roof drain pipe. This will ensure that the water drains out properly.

When you’re travelling far, make sure to switch off the water supply and check all the pipes in case of any leaks.

Inspect the plants and trees. Make sure that they don’t obstruct the sprinkler system or septic tank.

Pouring grease inside the sink would cause the sink to clog. Freeze the great and then toss it out into the trash can.

There’s leak which you don’t know about and this reflects on your water bill.

Install a water detection device near a water heater; it would sound an alarm in case of any moisture water damage.

We at Classique Chemdry, we provide water damage restoration services Bungendore Crookwell, Goulburn, Yass, Gunning, Marulan, Collectorr and surrounding NSW. Visit our website at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/. Call 1800 213 006 for a free quote.

Spots and stains

Isn’t a stain and a spot the same thing?

Nope, it isn't the same thing. Stains and spots are as different as a dots and dash or cheetah and a zebra... I could go on with the examples but there is a big difference in stains and spots especially in the carpet cleaning business.

Let's start be defining the two

Spots: These are things spilled onto the carpet but do not chemically bond to the fibers. Examples would be dirt from heavy traffic areas, food, etc…

Stains: This, on the other hand, is spills that can damage or change the carpet in one way or another. Things like motor oil or the like would fall under this category

Leaving the definition aside main difference between the two is that spots are organic while stains are not. Also, you can always see a spot, but sometimes you can have a stain and not even see it. If you have spilled something like transparent like oil, dust will cling to it, and even when you vacuum, the dust on the stain will remain. This issue is something that gets carpet cleaners in a soup sometimes. We are called out to clean a carpet, but the stain only reveals itself after the cleaning. Naturally, the carpet owner blames the carpet cleaner.

So now how would the carpet owner tell the difference between a stain and a spot? A good way to determine if it's a spot or a stain is to check if the “spot” changed the tint or hue of the rug. If it does, it is actually a stain, but if the color is different than the rug–like red wine on a beige carpet–then it is most likely a spot.

We at Chemdry take care of all the spots and stains on your carpets. Give us a call at 1800 213 006 or visit our website www.classiquechemdry.com.au for more information on our services.

Winter is coming!

As the days are getting shorter, It's time to clean the house. Autumn is about to end and is the perfect time to start preparing the house for winter.

Here are some of the top tips for cleaning from the Professionals at chem-dry

Clean Carpets, Upholstery & Curtains:

Dust and dirt can accumulate in the carpets and upholsteries. It is important that this is cleaned up before they turn into holiday blues. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust from carpets. It will help to reduce allergies and dust mites. Get your carpets professionally cleaned to avoid the hassle and get clean carpets.

Clean Muddy Prints:

To clean muddy foot/paw prints from carpets. it is better to leave the mud to dry before cleaning it up. Once the mud has dried, sprinkle some bicarbonate soda over the area and after half-an-hour vacuum out the dirt.

Sort out your wardrobe

It's time to put those summer shorts back and get out the overalls and gloves. Cleaning and clearing out the wardrobe items to remove the dust accumulated. 

Declutter the Garage 

The garage is usually a spot where we all end up hoarding thing we don't really require at the moment but we will in the future. It's time to sort this out and make room for more stuff instead.

Cleaning the bathroom

Autumn humid temperature can give rise to unwanted germs in the bathroom. The bathroom is one of the important and most used rooms in the house. It is vital to clean the bathroom and keep it sanitized. 

Getting ready for winter shouldn’t be a tasking job. At Classique Chem-dry, we offer a wide range of home improvement services like carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, Area rug cleaning, Hoarding management etc. Contact us at Get a FREE Quote 1800 213 006 for a free quote today.

How to protect your home from water damage

You might never know when a flood could strike your home. It is important to prepare your home for a flood. You don't want your furniture, appliance or other household items to be soaked by water.

The first precaution you can take is making sure that the electrical circuitry and equipment at your home is raised or kept at above the level of the expected water.

If there has been damage to the roof of your home, repair it. This is done to avoid moisture and protect the interior of your home.

Take out any waste material which is present on the roof drain pipe. This will ensure that the water drains out properly.

When you’re travelling far, make sure to switch off the water supply and check all the pipes in case of any leaks.

Inspect the plants and trees. Make sure that they don’t obstruct the sprinkler system or septic tank.

Pouring grease inside the sink would cause the sink to clog. Freeze the great and then toss it out into the trash can.

There’s leak which you don’t know about and this reflects on your water bill.

Install a water detection device near a water heater; it would sound an alarm in case of any moisture water damage.

We at Classique Chemdry, we provide water damage restoration services Bungendore Crookwell, Goulburn, Yass, Gunning, Marulan, Collectorr and surrounding NSW. Visit our website at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/. Call 1800 213 006 for a free quote.