Contamination Restoration & Remediation​

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In this episode of Ask The Expert, the ProKlean team discusses their rebrand, chemistry, and what restoration contractors should know when choosing the right solutions for them. They also share common application mistakes, PPE requirements, and much more. 

In this Q&A with Bill Shadid of Aeroseal, we discuss how restoration professionals can integrate passive house principles into post-disaster restoration without sacrificing speed, cost, comfort, or health. 

Containment is one of the most critical, and misunderstood, controls in remediation.  This article breaks down how temporary barriers, airflow management, and negative-pressure systems work, and what industry professionals need to get right to prevent cross-contamination. 

The checklist focuses on practical ways for homeowners to manage moisture, soil accumulation and spills, factors routinely cited as key contributors to premature carpet aging.

Homeowners face information overload after WUI fires, while real risks linger indoors. This article translates science into practice and defines burn/near/far-field impact zones, separates visible from invisible, outlines forensic sampling strategies, and provides heavy-metal background context with defensible, ALARA-based PRV targets restorers and IHs can use to close complete their projects confidently.

Disinfection remains one of the most misunderstood tools in the restoration industry. Emily Dodds breaks down what EPA-registered disinfectants actually do, where they fail, and why cleaning, not chemistry, determines whether projects pass verification and avoid callbacks. 

After the holidays, homes face added wear and tear from guests visiting, winter weather, and heavy foot traffic. These practical cleaning and protection tips help restoration professionals educate their customers on maintaining healthier, more resilient homes.

Certified Trauma and Biohazard Specialist Jordan Frady discusses protocols, misconceptions and mental strategies for success in biohazard cleanup.