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If you have been through the trauma of having a house fire, you are no doubt wondering which of your personal possessions can be saved. After the smoke has cleared and you see the ash and soot on everything you own, you might think you‘ll have to start over with nothing. But you may be surprised by what can be restored to its former condition. Smoke residue isn’t like normal soil. The burning of meat, oil, or other organic matter, and synthetic materials (such as plastic, nylon, polyester, etc.) give off an oily residue that is greasy to the...
It’s pretty easy to spot wet carpet; we don’t even need to touch something that we can see is wet. Sometimes in the middle of the night you yourself may have even had the unfortunate experience of stepping in a wet spot on the tile or carpet, and you hope it’s just water and not that Ole Rover couldn’t hold it. It is not a pleasant experience. Noticing water in carpet or on tile is not too difficult. This is the water that we refer to as “Dumb Water”. No, it’s not that we test its intelligence, but...
The first priority is getting to the stain as soon as possible. Remove as much of food spills as possible by scraping the carpet gently with a spoon or a dull knife. Absorb wet spills quickly by blotting repeatedly with white paper or white cloth towels. Always blot; never rub or scrub abrasively, as a fuzzy area may result. When blotting, work form the outer edge in toward the center of the spot to avoid spreading the spill. Remove the stain using one of the cleaning items from the checklist below. Rinse the cleaned carpet area with water...
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for various contaminants that have the potential to affect your health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria and dust. Cleaning your air ducts should be considered one component in an overall plan to improve your indoor air quality. Research has also demonstrated that having your HVAC system cleaned can allow it to run more efficiently by removing debris from sensitive mechanical components. Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down, have a longer life span, and generally operate more efficiently than dirty systems....
Each year millions of people are affected by earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Since natural disasters occur unexpectedly and can affect any one of us, it is wise to be prepared. Some things we can do in advance of a disaster include planning where to meet if family members get separated, and who you will notify of your whereabouts. We can also assemble a store of emergency supplies. You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three...
Very few people think about cleaning the vent and ductwork attached to their clothes dryer. However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that in 1998, clothes dryers were associated with 15,600 fires, which resulted in 20 deaths and 370 injuries. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers. Lamunyon Cleaning and Restoration can perform dryer vent cleaning as a complimentary service when we clean the air ducts in your home. In...
When people suffer the loss of their home and possessions in a tornado, flood, or fire, it is often the treasured family photos and documents that are missed the most. Fortunately today there are many options for insuring that these family records are not lost forever. One of your best bets will be to keep the originals or copies in a safe deposit box. If that isn’t an option for you, a heavy-duty metal fire proof box kept on a high shelf can also work. It may be wise to keep the copies in a separate location...