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Items Tagged with 'soot contamination'

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contents restoration after wildfire

Protecting Workers During Wildfire Cleanup and Determining the Salvageability of Contents

Toxic Contaminants from WUI Fires Demand Professional Cleanup and Strict PPE to Protect Restoration Professionals and Residents
Patrick Moffett
Patrick Moffett
August 19, 2025
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After the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles County, toxic smoke and contaminated contents highlight the urgent need for professional cleanup and strict PPE standards.


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particle count hands-on demonstration of a HEPA filter

The Truth About HEPA Filters

Understanding the science behind HEPA Filters and the myths that marketing wants you to believe
Branden Adams
Branden Adams
June 13, 2025
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Find out how HEPA filter really works, why 0.3 microns is misunderstood and what marketers don’t tell you. 


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1-800-Packouts Soot Removal Before and After

After catastrophic fire, homeowners have treasured collection restored by 1-800-Packouts of Southeast Massachusetts

Ceramic Keepsakes Saved from Soot After Fire Thanks to 1-800-Packouts of Southeast Massachusetts
May 30, 2025
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A Massachusetts couple’s beloved ceramic collection was nearly lost to fire, until expert help arrived.


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1-800-Packouts preserve family's precious memories

Following devastating fire, Aurora family has precious memories preserved by 1-800-Packouts of Northern Illinois

1-800-Packouts Helps an Illinois Family Preserve Memories After a Devastating House Fire
May 29, 2025
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After a fire destroyed their home, one Aurora family found hope in the recovery of irreplaceable memories.


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dangers of soot, ash, burned wood

Soot, Char and Ash: It’s More Toxic Than You Think

Restorer’s Digest
Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
Briana C. Scott
Briana C. Scott
January 27, 2022
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When you think of charred wood, ash left behind after a wildfire or soot, you might think that they are little more than harmless byproducts of incomplete combustion. Images of people sifting through the ash in their street clothes to find valuables, or walking through a burned-out home in shorts and flip-flops, gives the impression that post-fire environments are relatively safe. However, this is far from the truth.


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Annissa Coy

Video: Ask Annissa | Setting Protocols

April 25, 2019
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To clean or not to clean: that is the question. Every cleaning job is unique and must be approached as such.


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Auto Supplier Plant Blaze Launches Massive Restoration Effort

This Princeton, IN plant is a critical facility and must be operational 24/7 to ensure its supplying parts to automakers on time.
June 28, 2013
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On November 20, 2012, Paul Davis National was contacted by the insurance company representing Toyota Boshoku America’s heavy manufacturing plant in Princeton, IN.


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