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Author: Luke Armstrong

Expert in emergency fire and water restoration services, fire cleanup and water damage cleanup, mold removal, as well as commercial and residential cleaning services, including carpet, upholstery and furniture cleaning. Contributor to several restoration and cleaning blogs.
Upholstery Cleaning Tips
Upholstery Cleaning

Upholstery Cleaning Tips

The condition of the upholstery in your home can make a big difference in the overall look and feel of a room. When upholstered chairs or couches begin to look grey and dingy, you might be tempted to replace them. However, upholstery cleaning by an experienced professional can go a long way toward restoring your furniture to its original appearance. Keep your upholstered furniture looking new by following a regular schedule of preventative maintenance and removing stains promptly. Preventative Maintenance Weekly vacuuming is crucial to maintaining your furniture’s appearance. Many modern upholstery fabrics are treated to resist stains, but dust, pet dander, and other airborne particles can become embedded in the fibers. Use a soft brush to loosen the fibers and remove any loose di...
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Carpet Cleaning Tips
Carpet Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning Tips

A clean carpet can make all the difference in a room. No matter how often you clean, if the carpet is dingy and stained, the entire room will feel grimy. How Often Do My Carpets Need Cleaning? Regular vacuuming is essential for maintaining cleanliness and removing dust, allergens, and soil. Determine how often your carpets need vacuuming by evaluating the level of use. A single non-smoker living alone with no pets probably only needs to vacuum weekly. A large family with several children, multiple pets, or smokers may need to vacuum daily. In addition to regular vacuuming, most carpets require deep cleaning every 6 to 18, depending on the level of traffic and use. If your family includes young children or pets, or you live in an area where dirt is tracked in from outdoors, you may nee...
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Smoke Damage Restoration
Smoke Damage Cleanup

Smoke Damage Restoration

Cleaning smoke damage is a complicated procedure. Whether the damage comes from cigarette smoke, nearby forest fire, or a house fire, careless or improper cleaning methods can cause additional property damage and health risks. Structural Assessment The first step in smoke damage removal is assessing the structural integrity of the property. A professional smoke damage restoration service is trained to recognize and handle a wide variety of health and safety hazards. Once the structural assessment is complete, the smoke damage clean up process can begin. Linens and Fabrics Smoke permeates any porous surface, and clings to fabrics such as drapes, upholstery, clothing, and linens. Drapes, clothing and linens can be sent to a dry cleaners or laundry for cleaning and deodorizing. Pr...
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Emergency Restoration Services
Emergency Tips

Emergency Restoration Services

When you are faced with a disaster situation, professional emergency services are vital to restoring your property and getting your life back to normal. The emergency restoration services provided by RestorationMasterfinder.com arrive within three hours and work with you throughout the restoration process. Fire Damage Restoration Fire damage can be devastating. The highly trained emergency response services from RestorationMasterfinder.com work quickly to repair the damage and restore your property. First, the team will inspect your property for structural damage to the roof, walls, and floors. Next we will help you make the tough decisions about your property — what to repair or restore and what to replace. Fire damage restoration also includes smoke and soot removal. Even the sm...
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Disaster Restoration
Emergency Tips

Disaster Restoration

When you are affected by a natural disaster such as a flood, fire, or wind storm, your life can seem like it’s on hold long after the event itself is over. Restoring your home or business is an important step toward getting your life back to normal. It is essential that you call in a professional disaster recovery service as quickly as possible, especially if there is water damage to your property. Water Damage Restoration When a pipe bursts or the roof leaks, it is essential to begin the restoration process as quickly as possible. A disaster restoration team will begin by removing any standing water. Next, they will inspect your property for structural damage to the roof, wood, or drywall and recommend a repair strategy. Finally they will dry and dehumidify your property to prevent ...
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Vent Cleaning – Choosing A Service Provider
Air Duct HVAC Cleaning

Vent Cleaning – Choosing A Service Provider

Over time, the vent ducts in your HVAC system can become clogged with dust, debris, mold spores and other contaminants that can contribute to allergies, asthma, and other health problems. You may be able to alleviate symptoms by simply cleaning the vent registers, but if your vents are very dirty you should hire a professional air vent cleaning service. Do Your Vents Need Cleaning? The U.S. EPA does not recommend vent cleaning as part of regular HVAC maintenance, simply because the amount of dirt that accumulates varies widely from one system to the next. A visual inspection should tell you whether or not your vents need cleaning. Hiring a Qualified Vent Cleaning Service Not all vent cleaning services are equally qualified. Some will attempt to win your business by under-biddin...
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Fire Damage Cleanup Tips
Fire Damage Restoration

Fire Damage Cleanup Tips

Cleaning fire damage can be difficult and time consuming. Smoke permeates any porous surface, including walls, ceiling tiles, and insulation. Soot and ash cover the damaged area, and there may be extensive water damage as well. Before you attempt to clean fire damage yourself, follow these tips: Assess the Damage Once the fire marshal has inspected the building and determined that it is safe to enter, call your insurance agent and your landlord if you rent the property. If only a few square feet are affected and the damage is minor, you may be able to clean it yourself using household cleaners and deodorizers. Otherwise, you should hire a professional fire damage cleanup service that can prevent further damage to your home and possessions, and fully restore and repair your property. ...
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Mold and Mildew Removal – Helpful Tips
Mold mildew remediation, Mold removal remediation

Mold and Mildew Removal – Helpful Tips

Mold and mildew can cause more than simple cosmetic damage to your home or business. Inhaling or touching mold can cause allergic reactions and asthma attacks in sensitive individuals, and is a leading cause of rot in windowsills and other areas that are exposed to moisture. Preventing Mold Most types of mold cannot grow without moisture. If you have flood or water damage, cleaning and drying the area quickly is essential. In most cases, if you dry the area thoroughly within 24 hours, mold will not grow. HVAC systems are another common cause of indoor mold. The professionals at RestorationMasterFinder.com will check your system for leaks and condensation, and keep your HVAC system in good condition. Mold and Mildew Removal Your first concern during a mold and mildew removal pro...
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Water Damage Cleanup – Helpful Tips
Water damage cleanup, Water damage restoration

Water Damage Cleanup – Helpful Tips

When your home or business has been damaged by a flood or burst pipe, you will need an expert in flood damage remediation. The professionals at RestorationMasterFinder.com will repair the damage and restore your space. After you call in a water damage cleanup company, there are a few things you should do to minimize the damage to the structure and your belongings: Assess Safety Before you enter the damaged area, do a safety assessment. Depending on the extent of the damage, it may not be safe for you to enter your home or office. Water damage can weaken the structural integrity of the building. Do not enter an area with sagging ceilings. If the electricity to the building has not been shut off, watch for submerged electrical appliances and electronics. These can short and cau...
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Flood Damage Cleanup – Should You Hire a Professional?
Water damage cleanup

Flood Damage Cleanup – Should You Hire a Professional?

Restoring your home after a flood is a complicated project. Depending on the severity of the flood, you may have to deal with structural damage, electrical damage, and potential health hazards. Before you begin a DIY flood cleanup, ask yourself these questions: Do you have the time? Time is crucial in a flood damage cleanup project. The longer your belongings sit in water, the worse the damage will be. Can you take several days or weeks off work to clean water and mud out your home, then dry and restore your belongings? When you hire a professional flood restoration company, you can focus on getting your personal life back to normal and know that the flood damage in your home is taken care of. Do you have the expertise? Flood cleanup involves more than just pumping out the water an...
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