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How Dehumidifiers Prevent Secondary Damage After Water Loss After a flood, leak, or plumbing failure, the first step is obvious — remove the water. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that hidden moisture can still cause serious damage even after the water is gone. This is where...

Are Air Scrubbers Necessary After Water Damage or Mold? If you’ve experienced a flood or water damage, your restoration team may recommend using an air scrubber. But what is it — and do you really need one? At Vivid Water Damage & Restoration, we often use air scrubbers during cleanup jobs in...

Mold vs. Mildew After a Flood: What Homeowners Should Know After a flood or water damage, you might start noticing discoloration, damp smells, or strange growths on your walls or floors. But is it mold or mildew? While both are types of fungi, knowing the difference can help you act faster — and...

Musty Smells in Your Home? It Could Be Hidden Mold If you've walked into a room in your home and noticed a damp, musty odor, you're not alone. Many homeowners across Salt Lake City, Murray, and Millcreek deal with the same issue — and in many cases, that smell points to one thing: mold. At Vivid...

How Water Damage Causes Mold (and How to Stop It) Even a small water leak can cause big problems — especially when it leads to mold. Mold can start growing in as little as 24 to 48 hours after water damage, putting your health and property at risk. At Vivid Water Damage & Restoration, we’ve...