The Financial Benefits of Reusable Containment When water damage has the potential to release substances into the air, containment is put in place to keep those substances from spreading. While you can use a variety of materials to contain an area, reusable options are available. These options can be financially beneficial to a restoration company. …
When homeowners in face an extensive restoration project, they want to know two main things: how long the project is going to take, and how much it might cost. Restoration companies should prepare to offer top-notch, efficient service with an appropriate and reasonable price tag. One way to accomplish this feat is to invest in …
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Think about all of the terms and acronyms that you haven’t wrapped your head around yet. If you’ve ever purchased a negative air vacuum or purifier for your business you have probably seen the term HEPA filter and wondered what it meant. Even if you know that professional restoration companies use it, you probably don’t …
HEPA filters have become the leading recommended filter by air quality experts. The acronym stands for High-Efficiency Particulate Air filter and it is best known for its ability to filter out small air particles up to .03 microns. These include: Pathogens Viruses Pet dander Pollen Mold spores Dust mites HEPA technology has been leading in medical …
Flooding can do more than damage items that come into contact with the water. If the water is contaminated, harmful pathogens can be spread throughout the building, causing significantly more damage. Containment systems, like those used in medical isolation, can be used to section off the building, preventing pathogens from spreading to other rooms. Contaminated …
When a restoration company heeds the call for help in, ensuring proper containment is essential for faster and successful project completion. While many rely on the old standards of tape and plastic, they aren’t always the most reliable barrier and require extra time when it’s time to clean up. Downsides of Tape and Plastic …
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Why should you use a HEPA filter? A High Efficiency Particulate Air filter, or HEPA purifier, is a recognized air filtration technology that cleans and sanitizes the indoor environment. This high-quality filter forces air through a tight network of ultra-fine fibers specifically organized to capture and hold debris, including microscopic pollutants. Although there are many filter …
Containment is an important aspect of water damage repair since it prevents the damage from spreading to other parts of any building. There are several solutions that maintain the effect in one place. One of the most effective methods is negative room pressure, a tactic employed by hospitals. Remediation experts use the advantages of negative …
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There are times when plastic sheets and sturdy tape are enough to provide containment during home cleanup and similar projects. However, there are situations where these supplies just aren’t protective enough. If you’re hoping to protect yourself and others from a lot of construction debris, dangerous chemicals, or even noise and confusion, a sheet of …
The best way to avoid spreading disease is by preventing contact between infected and uninfected persons. Disease containment is never easy, as people are rarely isolated from each other in normal situations. In a hospital setting, where staff, visitors and other patients are together in an enclosed building, infection can spread easily through: Direct contact …
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