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August 6th 2019

California Resident Receives PuroClean Technician Of The Year Award

  Restoration and Remediation Franchise Awards Erik Jacquez for Outstanding Customer Service Victorville, CA (August 2, 2019) – Erik Jacquez, technician at Purofirst Fire & Water Restoration in Victorville, California, [...]

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How to Restore Hardwood Flooring After Water Damage

As in all water-related incidents, time is crucial.

How Do I Dry out Walls After Water Damage?

After an event that causes water damage in your home, not only would the floors be affected, but often the walls are as well.

Exterior vs Interior French Drains – Which System Is Best?

Basements are the most flood-prone areas of any home.

How To Clean and Get Smoke Damage Out Of Clothes After a House Fire

In the aftermath of a fire, it’s important to take immediate action to save your home and its contents.

How to Keep Your Pets Safe this Thanksgiving

While Thanksgiving is a special holiday for family and friends, it does pose some dangers to your pets.

Top 10 Reasons Your Smoke Alarm Goes Off Randomly

Smoke alarms are extremely important in keeping you and your family safe in case of a household fire.

How to Remove Mold Stains from Clothes and Fabric

Damp clothes or fabrics can easily be infested with mold if they’re not dried in time.

How to Fend Off the Flu at Work

It’s National Preparedness Month and we want you to be prepared for the upcoming flu season (October through May).

How to Know if Mold Is in Your Walls

Mold often grows out of sight in wall cavities due to water problems like flooding or leaks.

What Is Green Mold and Is It Dangerous?

Mold comes in many textures and colors, but they all have a few things in common — they grow in moist areas, they feed on organic matter, and can pose [...]

The Cigarette Smoke Removal Process

After years of smoking in a home, walls and contents become blemished and develop bad odors.

What Causes Sewage Backups in Homes?

When floodwater contains contaminants and viruses that present serious risks of illness, it is considered black water.

The Top Extension Cord Safety Tips

Does your home have too many electrical devices and too few outlets to plug them all? Chances are you’re using extension cords to power up your electrical devices.

Preventing Water Damage in Winter

Water can damage your home even in winter.

Frozen Pipes? Here’s What You Should Do

Water bursting through frozen pipes is a common sight in homes during periods of very cold weather.

How to Prevent Your Sump Pump Line from Freezing

If your sump pump discharge hose freezes, the sump pump is forced to work harder, and could fail completely due to overheating.

Winter Fire Safety Tips

We need heat to keep us warm during cold weather, but heating the home doesn’t come without risks.

Best Practices for Using a Dehumidifier

While you can’t control the moisture outside, you can control the humidity levels in your home.

Hoarding Safety Risks and Clean-up Procedures

Hoarders are emotionally attached to their collections and can compromise their own safety and relationships just to hold on to those items.

Carbon Monoxide Detector Safety Tips – Avoid This Deadly Gas in Your Home

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can be safely detected in your home only by CO detectors.

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