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Coverage of the people, tools and techniques related to forensic restoration, cleaning and disinfection, and specialty remediation services. Insights on biohazard cleanup, infectious disease control, crime scene cleanup, bedbug removal, hoarding cleanup, drug decontamination, asbestos removal, lead abatement, indoor air quality and more.

]]> https://www.randrmagonline.com/rss/4616 en-us First Onsite Launches Life Sciences Division to Protect Critical Environments First Onsite launches a new Life Sciences Division and appointed Kellie Matzinger as Sciences Operations Director, North America. The initiative expands their services into contamination control and regulatory-compliant environments.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91924 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:10:56 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91924-first-onsite-launches-life-sciences-division-to-protect-critical-environments HEPA Filtration in the Field: Performance, Setup, and Mistakes - Part 2 Learn about the proper use of HEPA filtration in the restoration industry that includes setup, airflow management, and verification.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91901 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91901-hepa-filtration-in-the-field-performance-setup-and-mistakes-part-2 Physical Removal in Restoration: The Science Behind Effective Cleaning emily@immaculatecollective.com (Emily Dodds) This article breaks down the science of physical removal in restoration, including techniques, surfactants, and extraction for contamination control.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91897 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91897-physical-removal-in-restoration-the-science-behind-effective-cleaning Bed Bugs After Remediation: Are Restoration Practices Quietly Contributing to Reinfestation? Research suggests that restoration workflows like handling contents, demo, and transport may contribute to bed bugs spreading or reinfestation.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91891 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91891-bed-bugs-after-remediation-are-restoration-practices-quietly-contributing-to-reinfestation Microbial Warrior® Expands Global Biosecurity Emergency Response Team for High-Risk Decontamination Microbial Warrior® International expands its Biosecurity Emergency Response Team, an elite unit focused on high-risk biohazard decontamination and forensic restoration. Their global initiative addresses the growing threats from synthetic contaminants, biolabs, and emerging pathogens.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91892 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:26:24 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91892-microbial-warrior-expands-global-biosecurity-emergency-response-team-for-high-risk-decontamination The Evolution of Containment Systems in Restoration and Remediation Part 2 Modern containment systems used today are rooted in safety, asbestos regulation, and infection control. Understanding the history helps restoration professionals build safer and more effective containment systems today. 


]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91886 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91886-the-evolution-of-containment-systems-in-restoration-and-remediation-part-2 W.steps Introduces New Ladder Accessories Designed for Convenience and Safety W.steps’ new accessories make using and transporting its ladders to and from jobsites easier and safer. The accessories include a backpack carrier, top support, tool tray, adjustable safety feet and ground spikes.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91881 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91881-wsteps-introduces-new-ladder-accessories-designed-for-convenience-and-safety W.steps ladder backpack The W.steps ladder backpack provides transport convenience for professionals carrying a ladder to the jobsite. W.steps Top Support accessory The top support accessory from W.steps helps position its ladders for safety and ergonomics. W.steps Tool Tray The tool tray from W.steps is a click-on attachment that holds tools, screws and other necessary items. W.steps Adjustable Safety Feet and Ground Spikes The adjustable safety feet and ground spikes from W.steps deliver additional stability and ground contact. W.steps Adjustable Safety Feet and Ground Spikes The adjustable safety feet and ground spikes from W.steps deliver additional stability and ground contact. W.steps PRIME ladder undergoing load testing In this horizontal load test, the W.steps PRIME ladder supported 975 lbs. ProKlean Talks Rebranding, Chemistry, and Choosing the Right Solutions for You mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) 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. 



]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91853 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91853-proklean-talks-rebranding-chemistry-and-choosing-the-right-solutions-for-you Integrating Passive Housing into Post Disaster Restoration mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) 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. 


]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91832 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91832-integrating-passive-housing-into-post-disaster-restoration Containment: Controlling Contaminants During Remediation and Restoration Activities 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. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91825 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91825-containment-controlling-contaminants-during-remediation-and-restoration-activities Amid renewed interest in carpeting, Chem-Dry® reveals checklist for optimal care 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91824 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91824-amid-renewed-interest-in-carpeting-chem-dry-reveals-checklist-for-optimal-care Assessment of Heavy Metals in a Wildfire and a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91814 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91814-assessment-of-heavy-metals-in-a-wildfire-and-a-wildland-urban-interface-wui-fire Disinfection: What It Does, What It Cannot Do, and How Restoration Gets It Wrong emily@immaculatecollective.com (Emily Dodds) 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. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91813 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91813-disinfection-what-it-does-what-it-cannot-do-and-how-restoration-gets-it-wrong Asbestos 101: What Restorers Need to Know About Testing, Work Practices, and Compliance mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91809 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:30:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91809-asbestos-101-what-restorers-need-to-know-about-testing-work-practices-and-compliance Post-Holiday Home Cleaning Tips to Protect Your Customers 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91804 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91804-post-holiday-home-cleaning-tips-to-protect-your-customers What Restoration Professionals Need to Know About HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91785 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91785-what-restoration-professionals-need-to-know-about-hvac-systems-and-indoor-air-quality How to Integrate Mental Resilience into Your Biohazard Cleanup Protocols mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) Certified Trauma and Biohazard Specialist Jordan Frady discusses protocols, misconceptions and mental strategies for success in biohazard cleanup.



]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91752 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91752-how-to-integrate-mental-resilience-into-your-biohazard-cleanup-protocols Cleaning for Health: Material Science and Best Practices for Restoration Professionals emily@immaculatecollective.com (Emily Dodds) Cleaning, not just disinfection, is the key to reducing exposure and achieving true results in the restoration industry. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91761 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91761-cleaning-for-health-material-science-and-best-practices-for-restoration-professionals Why the Restoration Industry Must Refocus on Cleaning and Remove the Chemical Crutch Here’s why leaning on chemicals instead of cleaning is risky, ineffective and violates restoration best practices. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91758 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91758-why-the-restoration-industry-must-refocus-on-cleaning-and-remove-the-chemical-crutch How to Clean Hard Surfaces with a Rotary Extraction Tool Learn how to prepare, operate and maintain a rotary extraction tool for flawless hard surface cleaning.



]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91756 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91756-how-to-clean-hard-surfaces-with-a-rotary-extraction-tool HydraMaster Introduces the TITAN 375 Truckmount – Serious Performance at a Sensible Price HydraMaster introduces the TITAN 375, a compact truckmount with advanced features for faster drying, higher heat and superior cleaning performance.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91716 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:25:50 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91716-hydramaster-introduces-the-titan-375-truckmount-serious-performance-at-a-sensible-price The Hidden Health Impacts of Indoor Air Quality with Dr. Iyad Al-Attar mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) Dr. Iyad Al-Attar reveals how indoor air quality silently influences health, building safety and what restoration pros need to know.


]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91696 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91696-the-hidden-health-impacts-of-indoor-air-quality-with-dr-iyad-al-attar Pudu Robotics to Showcase its Latest Suite of Indoor & Outdoor Robotic Sweepers and Vacuums at ISSA Show North America 2025 Pudu Robotics offers a comprehensive range of autonomous solutions to help organizations overcome labor shortages, rising costs, and strict hygiene and safety standards while supporting continuous 24/7 operations.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91688 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91688-pudu-robotics-to-showcase-its-latest-suite-of-indoor-and-outdoor-robotic-sweepers-and-vacuums-at-issa-show-north-america-2025 The Natural® by Chem-Dry® certified EPA Safer Choice Chem-Dry’s core cleaning solution now meets EPA standards for health, safety and environmental impact.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91663 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:46:38 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91663-the-natural-by-chem-dry-certified-epa-safer-choice Tear Gas: Job Hazard Analysis, Testing and Jobsite Safety Remediating tear gas contamination indoors demands expert hazard assessment, strict safety standards and customized contracts to protect workers and property owners.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91628 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91628-tear-gas-job-hazard-analysis-testing-and-jobsite-safety New Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S410 Standard for Professional Cleaning of the Built Environment for Infection Prevention and Control The IICRC releases the ANSI/IICRC S410 Standard for professional cleaning of the built environment for infection prevention and control.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91609 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:44:11 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91609-new-standard-published-ansi-iicrc-s410-standard-for-professional-cleaning-of-the-built-environment-for-infection-prevention-and-control Norris Gearhart on Preparing for the Next Public Health Crisis mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) Norris Gearhart discusses how the restoration industry can better prepare for future public health crises through science backed education, accountability and proper processes and procedures. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91596 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91596-norris-gearhart-on-preparing-for-the-next-public-health-crisis NEW: ANSI/IICRC S900 Standard for Professional Remediation of Precursors, Drug Residues, and Associated Chemical Waste The IICRC publishes the ANSI/IICRC S900 Standard, guiding professionals in remediating drug residues and chemical waste safely and effectively.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91583 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:15:02 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91583-new-ansi-iicrc-s900-standard-for-professional-remediation-of-precursors-drug-residues-and-associated-chemical-waste Compassion in Biohazard Remediation: Restoring more than just Spaces mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) Jordan Frady shares how compassion, training and teamwork help elevate biohazard remediation beyond the cleanup.



]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91554 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:10:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91554-compassion-in-biohazard-remediation-restoring-more-than-just-spaces Meet R&R’s 2025 Ladder Award Winner, Caleb Parrotte! mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) Caleb’s rise from childhood job sites to Regional Manager at ATI Restoration is a unique story of leadership, resilience and people-first values.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91548 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91548-meet-r-and-rs-2025-ladder-award-winner-caleb-parrotte