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Cleaning for Health: Material Science and Best Practices for Restoration Professionals

Research shows that cleaning removes 80-90% of contaminants. Here’s why it matters for yours and your customers’ safety
Emily Dodds
Emily Dodds
December 24, 2025
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Cleaning, not just disinfection, is the key to reducing exposure and achieving true results in the restoration industry. 


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Ask the Expert: Empowering Restoration Businesses Through Collaboration and Strategic Growth
Ask the Expert

Empowering Restoration Businesses Through Collaboration and Strategic Growth

Jim Kowalski shares his insights on networking, partnerships and long-term success in the restoration industry
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
December 24, 2025
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Learn how collaboration and industry networks like Restoration Affiliates helps restoration business grow and thrive in the current market.
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Why the Restoration Industry Must Refocus on Cleaning and Remove the Chemical Crutch

Industry standards warn against us replacing proper cleaning with biocide misuse. Here’s why.
Branden Adams
Branden Adams
December 23, 2025
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Here’s why leaning on chemicals instead of cleaning is risky, ineffective and violates restoration best practices. 


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Technical Tip Tuesday, week 10: Why Reputation Matters for Estimators in the Restoration Industry
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Why Reputation Matters for Estimators in the Restoration Industry

Building trust and strong relationship early in your career can bring long-term success in the restoration industry
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
December 23, 2025
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Here’s why reputation is everything in the restoration industry and how every email, call and meeting impacts the future of your career. 




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Ask the Expert: INTRConnect - Intelligence Beyond Bounds with Garret Gray
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INTRConnect – Intelligence Beyond Bounds with Garret Gray

This episode of Ask The Expert dives into keynotes, networking and more at Cotality’s event of the year
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
December 22, 2025
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Garret Gray shares what you can expect at INTRConnect 2026, from AI-driven insights to tailored tracks and networking opportunities.




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Weekly Hands-On How-To: How to Clean Hard Surfaces with a Rotary Extraction Tool
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How to Clean Hard Surfaces with a Rotary Extraction Tool

Step-by-step guide for deep cleaning tile, grout and hard floors without causing damage
The KnowHow Team
December 22, 2025
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Learn how to prepare, operate and maintain a rotary extraction tool for flawless hard surface cleaning.




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How Restoration Teams Can Prepare for Holiday Emergencies and Support Their Teams

Ben Justesen
Ben Justesen
December 19, 2025
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Here’s how restoration leaders can prepare for the holiday emergencies with key strategies that prioritize your people and performance. 


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Closing the Restoration Skills Gap with Training for Tech, AI and Customer Care

Why evolving training models and soft skills are more critical in today’s tech-driven restoration industry
Andrew Dobson
Andrew Dobson
December 18, 2025
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Learn how restoration companies can bridge the soft skills gap with better training, technology adoption and customer-focused communication. 


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Ask Annissa: How to Protect Your Restoration Business When Clients Move Contents Offsite
Ask Annissa

How to Protect Your Restoration Business When Clients Move Contents Offsite

Why liability releases, inventories and chain of custody are critical for restoration contractors
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
December 18, 2025
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Annissa Coy explains how to protect your restoration company when clients move their cleaned contents to their own storage.


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Struggling to Sell Your Restoration Services? Here are 5 Real-World Lessons

Why observing your colleagues and customers can teach sales skills that formal training can’t
John Monroe
John Monroe
December 17, 2025
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Here are five powerful sales lessons that were learned from real-world interactions, not from a podium or playbook.


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