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“Is professional carpet cleaning worth it?” – Asks Manchester Homeowners and Businesses

Written by jsolloway on November 10, 2014. Posted in Blog, Carpet Duct and Other Cleaning, Case Study, Tips and Advice.

We are faced with carpet cleaning questions every day from clients in the Manchester, NH area. How important is it to get my carpets professionally cleaned? Is it worth the investment? Our answer is obviously “yes.” Carpet Cleaning is important and worth it. That is not our answer because we want to keep ourselves employed. It is because there is value in the services of a professional carpet cleaner. It starts with protecting the flooring investment in your home or business. Allow us to make...

What is a Furnace Puff Back?

Written by jsolloway on October 30, 2014. Posted in Blog, Contents Restoration, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice.

What is a puff back? A puff back is a misfire or malfunction of an oil burning furnace. It sends soot throughout a home or business. The phenomenon can happen all at once (suddenly like a car backfiring) or over an extended period of time (a chronic problem that occurs with each system ignition). The property’s air ducting system will act as a conduit to distribute soot into every corner of the house or business. You will find an oily “dust” or soot covering your furniture, flooring, walls, picture...

Fire Damage Prevention and Safety (part 2)

Written by jsolloway on September 29, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice.

Last month we featured tips 1-5 on how to avoid fire damage and increase safety in your home. The United States has approximately 400,000 house fires every year (NFPA). We see many in Nashua, Salem, and Laconia every year. We do not want you to be a part of that stat. Please read our final five tips on fire damage prevention and safety. If you missed last month’s article click here.

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Fire Damage Prevention and Safety (part 1)

Written by jsolloway on August 29, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice.

Fire damage is devastating. There are approximately 400,000 home fires in the United States every year (NFPA). We see many in Manchester, Concord, and Portsmouth every year. Many of these fires are preventable. We wrote this two part article to identify some of the leading causes of fire damage. The goal is to educate you on how to make your home a safer place and to prevent costly fire damage. We will provide you with 10 important tips. Five will be this month and the remaining five tips with...

Hurricane Season: 4 Strategies to Defend Against Storm Damage

Written by jsolloway on July 16, 2014. Posted in Blog, Storm Damage, Tips and Advice.

According to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. Approximately 78% of the peak tropical activity occurs in August, September, and October. Knowing what volatile and destructive weather is potentially ahead, it would be wise to strategize and implement a game plan to deal with potential disasters. The goal of New Hampshire and Massachusetts residents should be to

7 MUST ASK Questions for Your Mold Remediation Contractor

Written by jsolloway on June 19, 2014. Posted in Blog, Mold, Tips and Advice.

Mold can be a challenge to deal with. If you have to hire a professional for help, do not hire anyone without prequalifying them first. Use this questionnaire to help find the right one for you!

Clean Me! – 3 Most Overlooked Places in Your Home (and Office)

Written by jsolloway on May 29, 2014. Posted in Blog, Carpet Duct and Other Cleaning, Tips and Advice.

Everyone is well aware of the cleaning needs that exist for kitchens of bathrooms. However, do you stop and consider the cleaning needs of other high-touch areas. We are talking about elements of the house (or office) that affect your breathing, touch your skin, and are shared by every creature using the property. As you learn about the three most overlooked places in your home where regular professional cleaning is needed, ask yourself, “when was the last time I had this cleaned?”

Preventing Water Damage in Basement

Written by jsolloway on April 29, 2014. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice, Water Damage.

Avoiding water damage at your property should be a priority. Every year thousands are New Hampshire and Massachusetts basements suffer from flooding. This costs millions of dollars in damage and provides endless frustration to owners. Rest assured that there are precautions you can take to protect yourself and reduce the possibility of a flooded basement. Below are three simple strategies that you can employ to help prevent costly water damage at your property. Please understand these ideas are...

Tip: Water Damage and Insurance

Written by WSI Genesis on April 15, 2014. Posted in Tips and Advice, Water Damage.

Water damage is one of the leading causes of property damage. Water damage can result from a broken pipe, roof damage, malfunctioning appliance, flooding from ground water, etc… The mitigation process can be time consuming and expensive if you are not properly prepared. The first step in preparation is insurance. We encourage all our clients to have a conversation with their insurance agent over what their policy covers and what it excludes. Make sure to take the time and really understand your...

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Tip: Chimneys, Soot, and Fires. Oh my!

Written by WSI Genesis on April 1, 2014. Posted in Chimney soot and fires, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice.

Do you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove? If so, it likely gets a lot of use during the cold New Hampshire or Massachusetts winters. When was the last time you had your chimney inspected or cleaned? If you cannot answer this question, it has been too long. Hundreds of chimney fires occur every year. Many of the fires are a result of built up soot and creosote. Creosote is the thick, slimy material that is a byproduct of burning wood. When it cools off it can solidify and accumulate on the...

Caution: “Fire Chasers”

Written by WSI Genesis on January 13, 2014. Posted in Blog, Company & Industry News, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice, Water Damage.

It is a distasteful practice that is unfortunately common in our industry. Some call it “ambulance chasing” while others may call it “fire chasing.” The essence of the activity is that firms will hunt for property disasters and prey on victims of fires or floods. How is this done? Information about a property fire or disaster is obtained by listening to emergency service (Police/Fire) scanners or through notifications from special smart phone apps. Who does this? Many large (often franchise)...

Winter Tip: Ice Dams and Water Damage

Written by WSI Genesis on December 19, 2013. Posted in Tips and Advice, Water Damage.

Snow is accumulating on your house. Ice is building up on the edge of your roof. Icicles are growing larger and larger. This is just a part of winter in New England, right? While all of us must combat the harsh realities of cold temperatures and freezing precipitation, we should not succumb to the damaging tendencies of ice dams. Ice dams, if left unattended, can lead to exterior and interior property damage. Roof shingles can peel and wood can rot. This may lead to leaks inside the house. Water...

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21:17 07 Jul 22

Highly recommend Soil-Away. A pipe in our upstairs bathroom gave and sent water down through a wall for at least a day before we noticed water dripping through our kitchen ceiling. Our insurance put us in touch with Soil-Away and they were at our house the next morning to assess the damage and dry things out. Joe, Ray and Tom were phenomenal to work with. They explained every part of the process to us and were very professional and friendly. If you have to deal with similar issues call Soil-Away, you won’t regret it.

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13:49 15 May 22

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16:02 14 Jan 22

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