Storms are some of the most common and costly natural causes of damage to property and possessions, damage which can sometimes cost millions of dollars to undo. Storms often occur suddenly and with little to no warning, catching people off guard and causing preventable damage to property, possessions and fixtures. However, there are several preemptive and reactive steps you can take to improve the storm damage … [Read more...]
Three Ways to Instantly Improve Storm Damage Restoration Results
Survival Guide To Storm Damage
Have you experienced storm damage? The key is to act quickly and utilize this step-by-step guide on the safest procedures to follow after water damage has occurred. Steps to take after a Water Damage has Occurred 1. Ensure the Safety of your Family and Pets Help guide your family members and furry friends to safety outside, away from potential water and electrical hazards. 2. Stop the Flow of Water So long as … [Read more...]
How to Create a Happy, Healthy and Productive Workplace
Keeping your employees happy is essential for any business. Happy and healthy employees are often more productive and enjoy coming to work each day, which reflects well on your business. The last thing any business owner wants is for their employees to get sick as a result of allergens and other pollutants circulating throughout the workplace. Keeping the carpet, air ducts and furniture clean in your building is … [Read more...]
Hiring a Professional Cleaning Service After Smoke Damage
Few incidents are more traumatic than having a fire engulf your home or business. When a disaster of this magnitude strikes, it’s crucial that you contact a reputable fire and smoke damage restoration company to help you get back on your feet as fast as possible. At BMS CAT, our highly skilled technicians are dedicated to providing a comprehensive scope of fire and smoke damage restoration services 24/7/365. … [Read more...]
Discover the Benefits of Having Your Air Ducts Cleaned
As a home or business owner, you’ve likely heard about the importance of having your air ducts cleaned, whether from a media source, neighbor or local company. That being said, you’ve probably also questioned whether or not it’s as important as these sources say, and the extent to which you, your family and/or your employees will benefit from doing so. At Blackmon Mooring, we’re committed to educating our friends, … [Read more...]
Why You Should Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned
Why is it important to clean the air ducts in your home or office? "If your ducts look dirty, they probably are" The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) offers this general rule of thumb as a simple way for home and business owners to determine whether their air ducts need to be inspected and cleaned by certified experts.¹ Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning Save Energy, Save Money Did you know that 25-40% … [Read more...]
One Thing That Stands in the Way of Document Recovery
Going through a fire or natural disaster can be highly stressful. The electronic files and physical media you keep inside are often vital to the function of your business. Contracts, bookkeeping data, employee files and physical certificates can be difficult and in some cases impossible to reproduce or replace. Fortunately, an unexpected disaster doesn't necessarily have to mean your important documents or … [Read more...]
Why You Should Discuss Disaster Recovery Before One Happens
Property-damaging disasters have a unique way of uprooting your entire life, generally with little or no forewarning. A fire could start in your home or business unexpectedly or a fast-approaching storm could roll through the neighborhood, leaving your property charred or underwater with your possessions in tatters and a slew of additional sanitary and safety concerns. When events like this happen, it can be … [Read more...]
What You Don’t Know About Cleaning May Hurt You
Cleaning Is Supposed to Keep You Healthy, Right? Cleaning your home or office - such as wiping away dust, washing windows, scrubbing tiles and vacuuming carpets - is a natural part of daily life. While many professional cleaning services are available, most people perform these tasks themselves using store-bought cleaning products. Although cleaning with over-the-counter products is a cultural norm for millions of … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Act Quickly After Water Damage
Water damage can happen at any time. The first step is acting quickly to find help. Facts about Water Damage Property damage resulting from water due to plumbing failures and freezing pipes is the second most common cause of homeowner loss.² Water caused $9.1 billion in homeowner policy property losses annually from ‘07 to ‘09 – approximately 23% of all homeowner property losses.¹ Water damage claims … [Read more...]
The Noises in Your Home or Office You Should Be Focusing On
If you're like countless other people, when you hear a strange noise coming from an appliance or system in your home or office, you likely shrug it off and assume it's probably normal and nothing to worry about. But what may merely sound like a funny hissing or clanking noise right now could actually be a warning sign that the appliance/system itself is beginning to malfunction, meaning you could face costly future … [Read more...]
Three Reasons to Think Before You Clean Your Furniture
If you've finally decided to get serious about doing some summertime cleaning, you might want to stop and think about what you are actually about to do. You may have the purest of intentions by wanting to clean your couch and other furniture, but you might actually end up causing more harm than good or actually making stains worse than they were before. You've likely learned through experience that certain stains … [Read more...]