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Tips to Prevent Water Damage at Your Fort Wayne Home During Summer Thunderstorms

Summer isn’t over yet! Is your family protected from water damage caused by thunderstorms? Check out these tips to prevent water damage at your Fort Wayne home.

Insurance Policy: If you have a basement, review your insurance policy with your agent to ensure you have drain back up/sump pump coverage.
Battery Backup: Install a battery backup sump pump. Check your primary and backup sump pump annually to be sure they are both operational.
Water Alarm: Install a water alarm sensor to detect water, which can lessen the impact of water damage by alerting you the second it is detected.
Gutter Extensions &/or Downspouts: Install gutter extensions and/or downspouts to ensure water from heavy rainfall runs away from your home.
Maintain Proper Humidity: It is recommended to maintain humidity levels between 40-60% within your home.
Dehumidifier: Install a dehumidifier, especially if you have a basement, in order to maintain proper humidity levels.
Keep Registers Open: Open registers will allow airflow throughout your home.
Plastic Tote Storage: Store personal items in plastic totes rather than cardboard boxes. If water damage does occur, this will protect your personal items. A cardboard box will become wet and soggy, potentially damaging the contents inside.

Learn more about our Water Damage Restoration Services in Fort Wayne here.

If you experience water damage at your Fort Wayne home, call us immediately at 260-250-4664!

**Your carpet, furniture, rugs, and tile are begging for a summer cleaning!**

Enjoy a cleaner, healthier home this season.

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“These guys are literally the best ever. I have used them on two separate occasions for water damage in our home. Both times Audrey and Alan were amazing.

The first time, I was so anxious because I had no idea what to do. Audrey was extremely calm and professional and was able to have Alan come out pretty much immediately. Alan’s attitude and demeanor once he got there was so calm that it immediately put me at ease. They really know what they are doing.

The second time it happened I wasn’t even worried because I knew they had me covered. Alan even helped us come up with ideas on how to prevent the problem in the future. They are the only company I will ever use for my cleaning and restoration needs. Use them!! You won’t regret it!!” – Mr. & Mrs. Rosales

Thank you for being such wonderful customers!

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Instead of spending money on advertising, we want to reward our friends who help our business grow. Refer new clients to our company and get rewarded with 10% of their first invoice as a cleaning credit valid for any of our services at your next appointment.

Refer your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues and start Earning FREE Cleaning today!

Schooner

Schooner is a 10 year old Westie from Fort Wayne! He loves to spend a day at the lake, riding in his owners’ sailboat.

Schooner was very friendly and curious when we cleaned at his home. It was a pleasure to clean for his family!

P.S. Do you have a furry family member that has had an accident or two recently? Are you noticing an odor? We can help with that! Learn more about our pet stain and odor removal services below.

Imagine waking up to 4-5 inches of water in your basement!

Recently, our customer found their basement flooded due to a sump pump failure from very heavy rains. They called us for help at 6 AM. Despite the approximately 4-5 inches of water present on the first day, Distinctive restored the damage quickly and returned their home to a clean and dry condition within a few days.

We’re so happy to help our customers in Northeastern Indiana with flooded basements and water damage!

Back to School 2021

Whether your child is returning to the physical classroom or the virtual classroom, here are a few tips to help our Distinctive family succeed this school year!

Duhadway for Basement Waterproofing

Locally, a good option for your basement waterproofing needs is Duhadway. Their services include:

Installing inside and outside tiling
Sealing cracks
Straightening walls
Replacing walls
Installing new sump pit & pumps
And more!

Since 1946, they’ve been helping their Northeastern, IN customers with their basement waterproofing needs!

Visit Duhadway's website here

Call Duhadway here

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From our family to yours, we wish you another month of health & happiness!

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Jerry Smith

16:51 16 Aug 24

Timely, professional, and pleasant.

joshua loomis

16:18 02 Aug 24

Alan once again did a great job cleaning our carpet & couch! We will use them again for sure!

carrie thornburg

15:01 01 Aug 24

They are so pleasant and professional to work with. We hired them to clean the carpets at my place of employment, which by they the carpet was stained very badly and hadn't been cleaned in several years. Alan work all day on the floors getting the horrible stains out. Everyone in the building is amazed on how clean and good the carpet looks. He was never in the way of our employees and we couldn't be happier.Thanks!!!!!

Marcia Kline

00:10 01 Aug 24

It was great having you back again. The carpets looks great!Highly recommend!!

Andrew Comfort

21:49 29 Jul 24

Distinctive Cleaning was amazing. Great service & great results! They even do expert oriental rug cleaning. In addition, owners Alan and Audrey are great communicators.

Jim Gutoskey

14:32 20 Jul 24

Alan of Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration was at our home for almost 8 hours, cleaning the carpets on all three levels. He gave special attention to puppy and dog stains. He did a FABULOUS job, best ever in 25 years. Thanks Alan!

jan cardamone

15:51 19 Jun 24

"Creme de la creme" are the words that describe my thoughts about the Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration Company owned by Alan and Audrey Falls. Once again, yesterday, I had carpet and tile cleaned along with tile sealing throughout most of the entire house. Alan who performed the service always arrives with a smile, is pristine in appearance, knowledgeable, and is willing to answer any questions I might have. When he is finished he explains what has been done, and will show photos of before and after, if I'm interested.When I leave the house and know Alan is cleaning, I have total confidence in the work being done as close to perfection as possible. I especially like receiving their newsletters by email that give you tips on how to care for your carpet, tile, upholstery etc. Alan and Audrey are an enthusiastic couple, and I feel their greatest desire is to continue learning about the greatest and the latest concerning home care of carpet, tile, upholstery cleaning. by attending annual conventions regarding the same. I can say with all confidence that Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration is one of the finest companies in the Fort Wayne area!

Amy S.

22:57 17 Jun 24

I decided to have my carpet cleaned last minute before our graduation party. Distinctive Cleaning was recommended to us by our friends and I’m so glad we called them. They had a cancellation and were able to fit us in. Our carpet looked 100% better than before. The service was great, they communicated everything to us before the appointment and the cleaning was done quickly and thoroughly. We will definitely use them again.

Kerry Yates

13:42 15 Jun 24

Hi Audrey, We were extremely happy with Alan's work. Our carpets look like brand new again!! The carpet and furniture dried very quickly. Alan did an awesome job and we were able to move most of our furniture back into the rooms yet that day. Our "dirty spot" is clean again and we will definitely tell our friends about your services. I told Alan my husband's recliner looked new again (it was really dirty). Before Alan left I told him that I will have him back again when our tile/grout needs cleaned. You two really know how to run a customer friendly business. From the time I scheduled, you kept in touch with me and provided a full list of do's & don'ts along with pre-procedure notes that were very helpful. You have a customer for life!

Linda Wolford

16:50 29 May 24

We were very happy with the results of the cleaning & spot removal they did on our basement carpet. They removed old pet stains & grime that had been present for years. We had considered just replacing the carpet but are so glad we chose to have it cleaned due to our son-in-law's recomendation based on the excellent results when they clean his restaurant's carpet. They are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us great advice on how to remove any new spots that might occur. I highly recommend them for great carpet cleaning!

Kara Hoffer

21:29 14 Sep 22

Distinctive Cleaning did an excellent job at cleaning our carpet before we moved into our new house. Before the cleaning there were noticeable dark areas in the cream colored carpet, and now you cannot even tell that they were there. Audrey did an amazing job at communicating with me every step of the way which is very important to me. Alan arrived on-time and I am very happy with the results. Overall this was an excellent, stress-free experience which I feel like can be rare these days. I enjoyed working with a small, locally owned company and will definitely hire them again in the future. Thank you!

The Garden

17:43 14 Sep 22

Alan and his team are true masters of carpet cleaning! Distinctive's ability to freshen up a space is highly professional and never disappoints. Without fail, they communicate clearly, swiftly and respectfully. We consider them part of our branding team since they help us ensure a clean and well-maintained environment at our venue. Distinctive's understanding of the work and time it takes for us to prepare for and re-stage after a cleaning is also very helpful for us and our workflow.

Paula

16:30 18 Aug 22

I recently had my carpets cleaned by Alan and I was super impressed. Alan and Audrey are professional, reliable, and great at what they do. My carpets looked and smelled amazing and the whole process was easy. The attention to detail is fantastic. No need to read any other reviews - just call Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration. I'll definitely be calling again when my carpets need cleaning and I would absolutely recommend their services to my friends and family.

Nathan McBride

02:26 20 Jul 22

Unbelievably impressed with Distinctive Cleaning! Our basement flooded a few weeks ago when we had the torrential rains. We got in contact with Alan from Distinctive. He came over promptly, was very professional and gave us a detailed run down of what needed done. He put the necessary equipment in our basement and came over every day to check on the status of the flooring and walls. We now have new padding installed, which he organized, and freshly cleaned carpet. Couldn’t be happier. We will continue to use Distinctive for future carpet cleanings. Thank you very much for your hard work!

Carol Sternberger

18:33 12 Jul 22

Our basement had water damage from the Tuesday/Wednesday torrential rains. I called Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration and the were at my home the next morning. That was amazing since so many basements were flooded. Alan also recommended a flooring g company and then he contacted them - including taking a padding sample to them. AAA Best Flooring was also awesome. Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration deserve the 5-star rating!

Bill Otter

17:53 03 Jul 22

We used Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration to clean our carpets and a couple of natural fabric couches that had not been touched for many years. The results were dramatic and we are glad we tried this route vs buying new couches. Our carpet takes a beating with our dogs and cats. Once again, the results were excellent. We will be using this company on a regular basis moving forward to maintain the carpet and couches. Distinctive was very professional and thorough. I would recommend them without hesitation.

Lynn Miller

10:32 14 Jun 22

THE best carpet/furniture cleaner in Fort Wayne! Recommended by my neighbor and she was right. Adam was so thorough and took his time, making sure our small job was treated like the most important of the day. Great job, Distinctive!

sonia pettigrew

02:07 02 Jun 22

Very impressed with our carpets. Above and beyond great service. Audrey got back with me to schedule an appt and gave me step by step process of how their visit would go. Alan did a fantastic job. He was very thorough and made sure the job was well done. He even got the orange spots from a spilled drink out of off white carpet. The 13+ carpet looked brand new after he was finished. Will definitely use Distinctive Cleaning for our future needs. Thank you Alan and Audrey!!

Gary Bandelier

16:20 13 Apr 22

Distinctive Cleaning did a marvelous job on our carpets (4 rooms & hallway). They were professional, on-time, took time to remove any spots, cleaned-up after themselves & left the carpets looking as new as when we 1st purchased & had them installed about 3 years ago!!! We definitely recommend them & will use them again (in fact, we have already scheduled them for our next cleaning)...

Amy Peckinpaugh

19:18 03 Apr 22

I am amazed at how clean my 24-year-old carpet is after Distinctive Cleaning's service! With kids and pets, I was just resigned to some stains sticking around forever. But Alan is persistent and a perfectionist and my carpet looks brand new! He removed paint & other art supplies, plant dirt, coffee stains, tea stains, blood, pet stains, mystery stains, and the general dirt that comes from a family living in a home. I have a fancy carpet cleaner and I've had other professional companies clean my carpet, but by far this is the most professional and complete service I have ever received. I have already scheduled my next carpet cleaning appointment with Distinctive Cleaning, and I will be a loyal customer going forward. Their courtesy, professionalism, and dedication to getting the job done right the first time is simply unparalleled.Last year, Distinctive Cleaning provided water damage-related cleanup and repair for our basement when our sump pump died. I was very pleased with their ability to restore our carpet after it had been so wet and yucky! I hope we never have water damage again, but if we do my first call is to Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration.

Morgan Bell

22:39 16 Mar 22

I cannot say enough good things about the Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration team. We have used them for our personal house as well as our office space and honestly every time I wonder why I waited so long for them to come out. They are responsive, professional, and quit honestly just spectacular at what they do. I would tell anyone I know who is looking into any service they provide to use them without hesitation.

Marcia Lazoff

16:00 07 Mar 22

They deserve the 5 star rating. I was very impressed with Allen and Audrey, their professionalism, quality of work and affordable pricing. Will recommend Distinctive to all my friends.

Gary Skeel

14:30 04 Mar 22

We always choose Distinctive Cleaning when it’s time to clean our carpets at Copper Spoon. They are very professional and do a great job every time! Couldn’t be happier with their work and will continue to use them moving forward.

Timothy Lombness

14:04 04 Mar 22

I have a home with approximately 650 ft.² of white carpet. There were a number of stains on the carpet that it accumulated over several years. Alan worked approximately 2 1/2 hours on the carpet and it turned out absolutely amazing it looked brand new. I would recommend Distinctive Cleaning &Restoration to anyone who truly wants to have their carpets restored to a new appearance.

Brittany Matuska

14:02 03 Mar 22

I highly recommend this company to clean anything you need done right now! I had an area rug that was a challenge for anyone to clean but Distinctive Cleaning got it back to looking almost brand new. My rug was 100% Cotton and was IVORY and had pet stains and dirt on it I’ve the years. Now it’s so much brighter and looks SO MUCH BETTER!!! I appreciate their help so much because otherwise my rug would’ve been a lost cause and in the trash.

Bruce Rosswurm

16:29 02 Mar 22

Very happy with them. Cleaned my 20-year-old berber carpet to look almost new again. Have used several other carpet cleaners, but Distinctive did by far the best job.

Amy Poffenberger

22:04 27 Jan 22

Prompt and courteous. Explained the process for getting stains out and what to expect very well. Did an excellent job. Carpet came out bright and clean. Very satisfied with the outcome.

Samantha Snow

14:54 04 Jan 22

Alan and Audrey were very professional and excellent in their work.Detailed and specific to carpet cleaning.My carpet looks awesome!Thank you so so much! I'll be using them again!

Ann Watson

03:00 23 Dec 21

Came home on Sunday afternoon (from an overnight trip) to water spewing into basement from a pipe that had come apart. Called several national franchises only able to leave a message. After an hour or so, having no call backs from those national franchises we were referred to Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration. Alan answered our emergency call right away. We told told him that we thought he could come in the morning as water damage seemed minimal and pipe had been put back together.Alan asked for pictures which we sent. He immediately responded that he thought he should come out then (after 4. pm on a Sunday) to assess the situation.His extremely thorough assessment identified water damage more extensive than we thought - , in 1/2 of living area, inside of bedroom (with some dampness along inside closet wall), entire bathroom and utility room. Approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of concrete floor in storage area had water.They did immediate extraction, moved furniture, storage containers, cleaned carpet and flooring, they also removed some staining on carpets from where the water touched the finish on the furniture. Linoleum was cleaned, even moved the washer and dryer to clean underneath. They also removed all of the water soaked cardboard boxes.Moved numerous items in storage area to dry location and extracted the water and cleaned the concrete.Fans and heaters were placed throughout the 3 areas (living area, utility area and storage area)Alan came back on Monday to check drying process and make adjustments to temperature and humidity. On Wednesday evening all was dry, the drying equipment was removed, carpet cleaned and all furniture, area rugs and "stuff" was put back in place.The whole basement looked amazing, you would never know that there had been any kind of "water emergency"They were extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and professional and so very personable. They answered all of our questions, even about drying the 200 year old family bible that had gotten wet. Thank goodness Alan answered our emergency call right away and made an immediate in home visit.I am sure that I left out steps that he and his wife did to return our basement to better than normal. We know we had the very best. Thank you!

K R

14:59 20 Oct 21

We thought the tile in our new house was dark brown…then Alan showed us his skills. Wow! It was actually much better than we could have imagined. And our carpets turned out great. Alan and Audrey provide exceptional service and we have not been disappointed. Highly recommend them!!

Julia Trejo

20:51 19 Oct 21

These two are a great team! They cleaned my son’s bedroom carpet and our sectional. The carpet cleaned up great and I don’t see the pet stains anymore! Also, after cleaning the couch not only does it look great, but the cushions feel springy and renewed. Thank you both for the wonderful work you did at our home!

Dan & Barb Bradtmiller

22:47 10 Sep 21

We could not be happier with Distinctive Carpet Cleaning service. Alan is professional and meticulous and very pleasant to have in your home. The carpet cleaning looks wonderful. Our carpet is just a year old and was cleaned for the warranty but we were very impressed with the time and detail he took. We are absolutely thrilled with the couches and recliner. They are fifteen years old with the Eudora suede microfiber material and look and feel new. Alan got into every nook and gave it a thorough cleaning. We will definitely be using them next time and recommend highly. Thanks for the great work!