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The Cure for the Common Mold

April 12th, 2011 by Frank Pedeflous

Even though ultrasonic cleaning is widely used in the restoration industry, many restoration professionals are not fully aware of how to maximize the unique advantages of an ultrasonic cleaner’s wide range of power and effectiveness. One area in which ultrasound is a must is when the job calls for mold remediation.Cure for the Common Mold

There have been many medical studies proving that health problems can occur if individuals are exposed to even the smallest amount of mold. In fact, 35% of adult asthma is due to mold in the home or workplace. When a house has been damaged by water, using ultrasound to restore contents can greatly reduce the per-component cost of cleaning. The damage may develop at an extremely slow pace and even minor water spots can eventually mar a surface. However, with water damage in extreme cases such as flooding, devastating results can develop very quickly. This type of damage is a huge contributor to property loss no matter the speed progression of the damage.

Restoration professionals must act quickly when water disaster strikes because it has been proven that mold can grow within 24 hours after water damage has occurred.

Restoration specialists, such as UltraCare Restoration located in Simi Valley, CA., recommend responding quickly to chronic moisture problems because water damage can accelerate the growth of mold. To get this moisture under control, they recommend using powerful dehumidification and ventilation machines. These types of units can even be bought at stores such as The Do It Center or Costco.

If your home or work place has been water damaged and you fear mold will result, please contact your restoration specialist immediately for a complete safety audit. We have a comprehensive list of world class contents processing companies for your convenience at Omegasonics.com/CertifiedContentsProfessionals. Insurance adjusters throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia have sought them out because they are your first line of defense against costly “cash outs” and “total losses.”

Going green is good… but not when it comes to mold!

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A Brief History in Restoration

November 15th, 2010 by Frank Pedeflous

In the 1980s, they used baking soda to clean the Statue of Liberty.

Ultrasonic cleaners are the most effective and modern way to clean fire/water- damaged contents today. However, before the invention of ultrasound, people had to use alternative methods to restore and renovate damaged items.

Restoration cleaning has undergone some very interesting changes in its history; here are some of the highlights.

Baking Soda: Baking soda was used as a viable method of cleaning back in the 1980’s and was used in the renovation of the Statue of Liberty. Baking soda was used as a way to quickly and safely clean the interior of the statue while not damaging its metal structure. It was also used as a way of neutralizing soot and char odors. In fact, baking soda is still used to clean many things today, which is why you can find the ingredient in toothpaste, scent sanitizers, soaps and more.

Dry Ice: Years ago, the airline industry needed to develop a cleaning process that did not cause any profile in the metal or leave behind any residue. Dry ice blasters were used as a way to solve this problem. It can be as effective as baking soda, but not nearly as fast. However, it was a logical choice for the airline companies because dry ice was dust free.

Ground Corn: Along time ago, ground corn cobb was used as an alternative to remove char, dust and dirt from most surfaces. This method though, did not really take off as a legitimate way of cleaning. Unlike baking soda, it could potentially scratch certain surfaces and did not have adequate odor killing properties.

The restoration industry is no stranger to new technologies. With the passage of time, newer and more efficient methods continue to be developed. These methods will decrease cleaning time, improve effectiveness and eliminate unnecessary costs. In today’s world of contents restoration cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning is faster, safer and more powerful than anything previously used. As with most industries, change tends to come slowly. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and out do your competitors, ultrasonic cleaning is where you need to be.

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