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Articles by Tom McArdle

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How Hydroxyl Generators Can Keep Students and Teachers Safe in Schools

Tom McArdle
August 2, 2021
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A classroom is meant to be a safe haven for students where they can learn about the world and grow as people. 


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Sewage Restoration

Ensuring Complete and Professional Odor Removal After a Sewage Back-Up

Tom McArdle
June 22, 2021
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A sewage back-up can wreak havoc on a property. Even small back-ups like in the bathroom of a single-family home can create lasting issues for the property owner or manager. 


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House Fire

Fire Losses: Why Restoration Must Start As Quickly As Possible

Tom McArdle
June 1, 2021
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A fire is sudden and can be scary for any business or homeowner. No matter how big or small, a fire can cause damage to a structure within minutes. 


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5 Types of Smoke Damage and How to Treat Them

Tom McArdle
April 28, 2021
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Breaking down the five different types of smoke damage, what causes them, and effective ways to treat the problem.
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What Is the Strongest Odor Eliminator Available?

Tom McArdle
March 15, 2021
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Nuisance odors are a problem. After all, even the most attractive property can be marred by a foul smell that everyone notices. Bad odors can cause frustrations for employees, clients, tenants, and customers. In many situations, they can also be a sign of something that is unsafe. 


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Three Ways to Use Ultraviolet Lamps Against Covid-19

Tom McArdle
February 18, 2021
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The economic and social disruption due to COVID-19, the disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, has devastated countless people around the world. This ongoing global pandemic has not only changed the way we operate on a daily basis, but it has changed our views of many different aspects of life.


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3 Options for Smoke Odor Removal after a Structure Fire

Tom McArdle
December 28, 2020
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Between 2014 and 2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 353,100 house fires per year, resulting in $7.2 billion in property damage. 


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How to Clean Homes and Businesses after Wildfires

Tom McArdle
November 24, 2020
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When you think of the damage a wildfire causes, most people imagine the destruction and scorching of homes. While these are devastating results of a wildfire, a home does not need to be engulfed in flames to suffer damage. 


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4 Steps to Contents Odor Removal Using Hydroxyls

Tom McArdle
December 30, 2019
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Treating contents has always been, and always will be, a necessary component in the restoration industry. Unless a home or business is completely empty when damaged, there will be a variety of items that need attention.


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ATE smoke odor

Ask the Expert: Smoke Odor Removal Tips Using Hydroxyl Generators

Michelle Blevins
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Tom McArdle
November 20, 2018
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This Ask the Expert video was done in the wake of the 2018 California wildfires, but the tips remain true for any odor removal job. The key ingredient to handling wildfire smoke odor and damage jobs is being proactive.
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