In this episode of Ask Annissa, Annissa explains how ultrasonic cleaning works and when it can be an effective restoration method for household and collectible items with heavy buildup. She covers suitable materials, common mistakes, and why proper chemistry, dwell time, and monitoring are critical to avoid damage.
Now operating as RARE Restoration by Catchlight Painting, the acquisition brings specialized restoration services into the Catchlight family while maintaining the standards of quality and care that clients have come to expect.
In this episode of Ask Annissa, a homeowner impacted by the Pacific Palisades Fire asked for guidance on restoring her antique porcelain dolls damaged by the smoke. Annissa shares best practices for cleaning, deodorizing, and documenting.
Homeowners often struggle to find and choose a qualified fire restoration company after a loss. Annissa Coy breaks down what proper onboarding looks like, what questions professionals should ask, and how to identify a trained, certified restoration team.
In this episode of Ask Annissa, she shares best practices for packout, transporting, and cleaning wildfire-contaminated contents. She gives restoration professionals clear, defensible protocols to share with their customers.
After soot damaged a customer’s books in a kitchen fire, an industry professional asked for Annissa’s expert insights on cleaning them safely. See what works and what you should avoid.
Have you wondered how you can effectively clean smoke-affected crystals and coral? Annissa Coy shares why client onboarding matters and offers safe, gentle cleaning methods for these specialty items.
Stefan Figley of 1-800-Packouts explains how to safeguard belongings from freeze damage, prioritize recovery and prevent loss during winter emergencies.