Odor Removal and Restoration Odor removal is a critical part of almost any restoration project. Fully eliminating odors has always been difficult since each project has unique challenges. Fire and soot restoration jobs, for example, can be particularly tricky. Fires damages more than just the burned and charred areas you can see. Soot and smoke can damage furnishings, documents, ventilation systems, electronics and … [Read more...]
Odor Removal with Hydroxyl Generators
Fire Damage Restoration Tips
We recently partnered with RIMKUS for a “live burn” – which basically meant we were going to burn down a box, which replicated the living room in a home. We worked closely with the kind folks from the Pasadena Fire Department to hold this controlled burn in the parking lot of the Pasadena Convention Center (right outside of Houston, Texas). The reason for holding this event there was that about 100 insurance … [Read more...]
Contain the Damage – Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Summary Fires are unpredictable and devastating. The safety of a facility’s occupants is the first priority, but the damage can cost an organization significantly. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, over $11 billion is lost each year to fires. Can you recover? Is anything salvageable? Why Does It Matter? Fire can damage and destroy a building and its contents, but smoke and soot also pose a considerable … [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...]
Where There Is Smoke, There is Damage
'Tis the Season for...fires. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, "Winter is the peak season for U.S. home fires; cooking and heating are the leading causes." In addition, candle, decoration and Christmas tree fires peak in December." That does not mean your business is safe either, how many of your employees use space heaters under their desk (if I'm being honest, I have one on right now)? There are … [Read more...]