Kelly MacMillan-Versluis
When it comes to the chemical part of the job, disaster remediation and restoration projects can be reliably evaluated by considering the “Clean, Kill, Coat” approach. For restoration professionals, applying the right product technologies, like botanical cleaners and disinfectants, can add further value to your services. Severe weather events are on the rise. Look no […]
July is known as the peak month for flash flooding, and the effects have been devastating. Floods have ripped through several communities in 2025, leaving an unexpected path of destruction across numerous states, including Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico and Illinois. As a result, restoration professionals are under increasing pressure to respond quicker, assess situations […]
Lorne McIntyre CR WLS FLS CLS ERS CSDS
In the world of disaster restoration, few surfaces present as much of a challenge or hold as much value as hardwood flooring. When water damage strikes, flooring professionals must quickly and accurately assess the extent of moisture migration while doing everything possible to preserve the floor’s structural and aesthetic integrity. This article aims to guide […]
Brian Suggs
How many times have you been asked to check an HVAC system for mold? A thousand? You pull a couple of air samples. You swab the coils—if you can reach them. The lab report comes back showing a familiar result: Cladosporium. Case closed. Or is it? After years in the field, thousands of inspections, and […]
Lorne McIntyre
Early one morning, I was standing in a warehouse bay, watching a new technician wrestle with a desiccant hose connection that should have taken less than thirty seconds. He wasn’t being careless or lazy. He simply hadn’t been shown why the airflow mattered, how restriction affects performance, or what happens downstream in the drying system […]
Beau Burdett
In the world of property restoration, few items in a home carry the emotional weight and historical value of a fine area rug. When water, fire, or smoke damage occurs, these pieces can either be lost forever or saved with care. Restoration professionals are increasingly encountering handmade, antique, and specialty rugs in the homes they […]
Lorne McIntyre
Pre-restoration stabilization is one of the most important, yet most misunderstood phases, in the water-damage mitigation process. Technicians are often expected to enter a wet structure, set up equipment, and immediately begin drying. But in reality, most projects require significant preparation before any true restorative drying can begin. Stabilization is the stage where the goal […]
Rachel Adams
Using chemicals to “kill” mold should not be the goal of the remediation contractor. Non-viable mold spores contain the same toxigenic and/or allergenic properties as their viable counterparts. The majority of mold is non-viable to begin with. This can be easily demonstrated when comparing a culture plate to a spore trap in which only the […]
Luis Suarez
Lea el artículo en Español Part 1 of 8 Understanding the importance of following proper procedures is essential to avoid costly mistakes and save both time and money. Imagine disregarding the Standard of Care and proceeding without caution. You rush to place air movers, dehumidifiers, and perhaps even an injector dryer to speed up the […]
