Kleen Living Newsletter
Worrying is like a rocking chair…it
gives you something to do, but it gets
you nowhere. – Glenn Turner
January 2011
What Happens
When Water
Goes Where
It Shouldn't?
Indoor plumbing... It's hard to
imagine living without it for very
long. Clothes washers, toilets, dishwashers, showers, tubs, sinks, water
heaters; all of our modern plumbing
systems rely on water to enter the
structure through pressurized pipes.
And what comes in must go out.
So water usually leaves buildings
through sewer pipes fed by gravity
or sometimes, pumps.
It's a simple system, so we don't
give it much thought until something goes wrong. A failure in either
part of the system can cause major
problems.
When water goes where it
should not, it could be anywhere
from a slow leak to a flood. No matter. For the sake of simplicity, let's
call it a water intrusion.
All water intrusions fall into one
of 3 Categories:
Category 1-Clean water
Category 2-Gray or unsanitary
Category 3-Black or grossly
contaminated
The category of the water intrusion is based on where the water
came from, where it is, how long it
has been there, and the amount and
type of contamination present.
For example, water that comes
from a broken water heater is Category 1 or clean water. However, if
that water comes into contact with a
significant amount of contamination
such as chemicals, animal waste,
or heavily soiled materials, it may
quickly degrade to a Category 2 or 3
unsanitary water intrusion.
Water that comes from a broken
washing machine drain line (not
supply line) or a broken dishwasher
drain line would contain some soils,
contaminants and detergents. This
makes it a category 2 water intrusion. If that water were to remain untreated, over time it would degrade
into Category 3 water as bacteria
and fungi began to multiply in the
contaminated water.
Any water that comes from a
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Break the Cycle of Chronic Pain
If you suffer from aches and pains
every day, you may be in a cycle that
develops over time. Many people
ignore the daily pains that come from
working at a computer, being on your
feet all day, or other occupational
stresses. If these pains are not addressed, you can end up with longterm damage.
There are many causes of daily
pain, including body positioning at
work, too much sitting or standing,
injuries from workouts, or even stress. To help alleviate some
of your pain, try these techniques:
Chronic pain? It may
be preventable.
Consider your posture. Poor posture can
easily lead to chronic pain. When sitting, don’t
slump your shoulders forward. You should also
have an ergonomic workspace if possible.
If you are behind the wheel for much of the
day, you still need to concentrate on good posture. Adjust your seat to a position that allows
you to easily reach the pedals without having
the steering wheel too close to your chest. Sitting up straight, even in the car, can help with
those aches and pains.
Talk to your doctor. If you find that you are
doing everything right (a good workstation, frequent breaks, good posture, stretching before
Move around. Getting up and moving around during the
exercising) and you still are suffering from daily
day helps your circulation and keeps your muscles healthier. If pain, you should talk to your doctor. She can
you have a sedentary job, try to get up at least once every two develop a plan to reduce stress on your body
hours for a short walk or moderate stretching.
and prevent further damage so you can heal.
"Water Intrusion" from front cover
sewer pipe is Category 3- grossly
contaminated. Note that this is regardless of the clarity of the water.
Remember, it is not what you can
see that we are concerned with.
It is disease-causing bacteria and
viruses that create the health risk.
If a pipe leaks inside a wall, it
can go undetected for months,
even years, causing extensive damage to the structure. Wood rots,
mold grows and walls and floors
deteriorate, causing thousands of
dollars in damage.
A sudden break or failure in
a pipe, supply line, toilet tank or
water heater can cause catastrophic
property damage, especially if it
goes undiscovered for a prolonged
period. Furniture, electronics, rugs
and other contents may be damaged. Drywall ceilings may collapse.
Wood floors can buckle.
The amount of damage depends on the amount of water and
the length of time materials are
exposed to the water.
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When water cannot leave the
structure, due to a clogged sewer
line, it has to go somewhere. Most
often, the contaminated water
backs up into toilets or tubs, sometimes overflowing and creating
a major health risk especially for:
young children, the elderly, anyone
with recent illness or surgery, persons with a weak immune system.
In other instances, the sewer
line may break and leak into the
crawl space below the house. This
causes odors, mold growth and
possible health consequences.
With so many fixtures and appliances that use water, it is likely that
your home will eventually suffer
some kind of water intrusion. If that
happens, it is important to follow
these suggestions:
Act quickly to stop the leak.
Sometimes this requires turning off
the water to the building.
Eliminate safety hazards. Turn
off electricity to the affected area if
you can safely do so.
Stay out of the area if the ceiling drywall is saturated. Wet drywall
ceilings can fall.
Avoid contact with Category 3
water or items saturated with it.
Move contents and furnishings out of the affected area if possible.
Depending on the amount of
damage, you may want to call your
insurance company to confirm coverage and file a claim.
Drying your home requires
training, the right equipment and
experience. Don't take a chance on
doing it yourself. If proper steps are
not taken, additional damage to
your home will occur.
Call KleenRite to come out and
help restore your home. We will
carefully assess the situation, and
develop a restoration plan. We will
remove the water, dry your structure and contents and return your
home back to normal as quickly as
possible.
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Happy New Year!
How to Avoid Airport Delays
Traveling by air during the winter months
can lead to delays or problems due to weather.
To ensure that you minimize your chances of getting stuck, try to get a non-stop flight. This way
you eliminate your chance of missing connecting
flights.
If you must fly with a connection, give yourself enough time between flights to account for
delays. Book your first leg as early in the morning
as possible. This way, if your flight is delayed, you
have more options for alternate flights without
having to spend the night in an airport.
Apple and Spice
Stuffed Pork Roast
Servings: 6-8
Prep time: 25 min Cook time: 1 hr
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 apple-peeled, cored, chopped 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 celery stalk, diced
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 tsp ground ginger
1-1/2 cups water
1 (3 pound) boneless
rolled pork loin roast
5 cups dry bread crumbs
Courtney& Emma
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Melt the butter in a medium
saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in the apple, onion, celery, and walnuts, and cook 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
Mix in the applesauce, water, and bread crumbs. Cook and stir
until the bread crumbs have absorbed the liquid.
Season with cinnamon, kosher salt, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
Unroll roast, and place in a baking dish. Spoon stuffing mixture
over roast. Arrange remaining stuffing around the roast.
Roll roast with fatty side on top and tie with kitchen twine.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes to an internal temperature of 160OF.
Allow roast to rest 15 minutes before serving.
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What To Do When Water Goes Astray
Break the Cycle of Chronic Pain
Avoid Stressful Air Travel Delays
Apple and Spice Stuffed Pork Roast Recipe
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