Cleaning and Restoration Tips, News, and Industry Updates

How to Deal with Smoke Damage After a Fire in a Commercial Property

The destructive power of fire can leave businesses and commercial properties devastated. Once the fire has been extinguished, insurance coverage can help with the financial losses. Commercial fire damage restoration is one such avenue for business owners who have suffered as a result of fire can pursue to help alleviate

August 19, 2019

Mold in Your Home: In the Most Unexpected Places

Mold can show up in your house in the most unexpected places at the most unexpected times. It’s usually caused by a combination of factors, not just one, and the primary way to eliminate the problem is through effective mold mitigation. If mold outbreaks happen in the basement or under

June 14, 2019

What is the Goal of Mold Remediation?

This is a topic that is quite often misunderstood and misrepresented even by the majority of contractors in the indoor air quality industry. The primary issue comes down to regulation/standards or in this case lack thereof. While we do not often advocate for government intervention in private industry there is

May 20, 2019

How to Choose the Best Mold Remediation Company

Once mold appears in your home or business, knowing which mold remediation companies to choose from can be overwhelming. To begin with, it’s not a DIY job and you shouldn’t necessarily choose the company that is geographically closest to you either. The company you hire should be one that backs

April 29, 2019

How Long Does It Take to Repair Water Damage?

In the event that your home is damaged by water or ice, calling restoration water damage experts should be one of your first steps to remediate the water damage to your property. There are several questions you may want to consider and the answers may have a short-term or long-term

March 27, 2019

The Best Way to Keep Pipes From Freezing

When temperatures drop, frozen pipes are one of the greatest risks to damaging your property. The best way to keep water pipes from freezing is to slow or stop the transfer of heat from the water in them. It is a basic law of physics that when water approaches freezing,

February 12, 2019

Tips for Home Water Damage Clean Up

Water damage to your home can happen quickly and unexpectedly by flooding, a burst pipe, melting ice, ice dams, a leaky roof, etc. When it happens, home water damage clean up can be a challenge, if not outright overwhelming. But the sooner you act, the sooner you can limit the

January 14, 2019

The Hidden Dangers of Water Damage

If a pipe bursts in your home or business and hundreds of gallons of water come rushing in at once, it can cause significant property damage. Not only can water ruin furniture, carpets, and equipment in a matter of minutes, within days it can also cause hardwood floors to warp,

June 7, 2018

What is an ERP and How Does it Work?

ERP, Emergency Response Protocol, is a plan of action that businesses follow should they ever experience a disaster, such as a fire or a flood. The logic behind creating an ERP plan is that if there is an emergency, the necessary steps to follow are already clearly defined. This includes

May 25, 2018

Mold Isn’t Just a Nuisance, It’s a Health Hazard!

There are a lot of contaminants that can have a negative impact on indoor air quality, including dust, pollen, pet dander, and cigarette smoke. However, one of the biggest threats to the quality of the air in your home or business is one you may not have thought of, mold.

May 8, 2018

5 Ways to Prevent Your Pipes from Bursting

Spring may be on the horizon, but New England is still experiencing temperatures that are dipping below the freezing mark, which means your pipes could still be at risk for bursting. How to Prevent Pipes from Bursting Here are five proactive steps that you can take to help prevent your

February 28, 2018

Flooded Basement? Don’t Try to DIY When It Comes to Cleanup

Coming home to a flooded basement is something no homeowner wants to experience. Not only can it be traumatic if cherished possessions were ruined, but it can also lead to more problems down the road if the water is not properly cleaned up right away.