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Month: December 2011

Wish List for Your Home and Office – Water Damage Restoration
Water damage cleanup, Water damage restoration

Wish List for Your Home and Office – Water Damage Restoration

Pipes burst?  Flood damage?  Did you leave the water running?  From Mother Nature to faulty memory, water damage can be one of the worst dramas for a homeowner to deal with -- which is why listed below are the top three ways to cut down on the potential damage. #1:  Find out where the water is coming from.  This may sound obvious, but if you’ve just come home and found a gigantic mess and don’t know where it originated, the first thing you need to do is FIND IT.  If you are not able to find the actual source of the water, you may have a pipe that has burst.  You want to stop additional water from entering your home as soon as possible.  If you have a bust pipe, turn off the water supply to your home, if your roof is leaking, stop the leak as best you can. #2:  Figure out how much dam...
Moisture and Mold Removal and Control Tips
Mold cleaning, Mold mildew remediation

Moisture and Mold Removal and Control Tips

Mold is a fatal spore that is usually accompanied with mildew that causes major problems. When it comes to mold removal and mold remediation, any materials; such as carpet or sheetrock are highly porous and must be removed immediately. These products can not be cleansed effectively and must be removed and replaced. As the season for spring cleaning or cleaning for the holidays draws near, it is best to hire professionals; such as those from service master and RestorationMasterFinder.com. These professional are highly skilled, trained and certified to deal with mold and other issues within the home. During these hectic times of cleaning, mold and other spores are likely to appear. Vacuuming can cause greater exposure to these deadly and harmful spores; leaving these toxic particles in th...
Pack-Out and Content Restoration
Cleaning and restoration tips

Pack-Out and Content Restoration

Disaster doesn’t discriminate, and it doesn’t tend to give a forewarning.  Sometimes it doesn’t matter how far you’ve gone to protect your home, anything still can (and often does) happen! If the damage is bad enough to cause structural damage, companies coming in to start repairs often offer the option of having everything removed in what’s known in the insurance industry as a pack-out.  They remove the contents of your home or office to another location for cleaning while the space itself is restored.  This is the first step in restoring your items to their best possible condition, and it should be done immediately after whatever water or fire damage has occurred. Items that are often affected and need to be cleaned or restored include -- but aren’t limited to: * Artwork * Docume...
Wish List for Your Home and Office – Removing Smoke and Odor from Walls
Smoke Damage Cleanup

Wish List for Your Home and Office – Removing Smoke and Odor from Walls

Experienced faulty wiring?  Cigarettes?  Candles?  House fire?  Even small fires can cause an extensive amount of smoke damage; the best way to avoid lasting damage is to remove as much of it as possible in as short a time as possible.  Beware though, smoke stains will smudge if you’re not careful when you try to remove them!  Check out the following tips from howtocleanstuff.net on how to remove stains safely and effectively: Smoke Cleanup - Removing Smoke from Walls What You Will Need: • Rubber gloves • Safety glasses • Chemical dry-cleaning gloves • Paint thinner or rubbing alcohol • Soft cloth or sponge • Fan, to help with ventilation • Ladder or step stool • Drop cloth The Smoke Cleaning Process: 1. Start by properly ventilating the area. With harsh fumes from smoke and ...
Find the Best Cleaning and Restoration Services Based on Customer Reviews
Cleaning and restoration tips

Find the Best Cleaning and Restoration Services Based on Customer Reviews

What word comes to mind when you think about the building that houses your office? Could it be “professional”, “elite” or “valuable”? While each of these words is impactful, you should be able to add another word to this group – “clean”. A beautiful office can lose its luster if it is not kept sanitary and dust-free. When it comes to locating a cleaning service to keep your building in tip-top shape, whom can you trust to deliver the best service for a reasonable cost? Here’s another scenario: a flood affects the city where your business is located. Or, your building loses power over the weekend and your freezer leaks water in your cafeteria and personal office. Or, a fire destroys one wing of your new building. Who can help restore your building to its original condition and decrease t...