Contamination Restoration & Remediation

Wildfire Smoke Cleanup: When Professional Remediation is Needed, Part 5

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Here’s how restorers can assess WUI fire contamination, protect their team, prevent cross-contamination, and determine the appropriate response.

Beyond the Burn: What's Next for Fire Restoration?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn about the future of fire restoration, including assessment, decontamination, cleaning, worker safety, testing, verification, and contents restoration on this episode of Ask The Expert.

Wildfire Lead Contamination in Homes: Where Does it Come From?, Part 4

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how WUI fires and wildfires can spread lead-containing particles through airflow, smoke, and contamination into homes from burned materials.

How The Mobile Lab is Influencing Change in the Restoration Industry

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400

Learn how AccuGuard’s Mobile LabTM is bringing onsite asbestos testing to jobsites, reducing turnaround times, and accelerating the claims and recovery process for restorers, carriers, and customers.

Wildfire and WUI Fire Damage: What Restoration Professionals Need to Know, Part 1

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The effects of wildfires and WUI fires on buildings and key considerations for restorers responding to these losses.

Cómo la tecnología avanzada contra chinches está cambiando las reglas del juego para los profesionales de restauración

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0400

La tecnología está cambiando la manera de detectar y eliminar las chinches. Desde sensores inteligentes y perros detectores hasta tratamientos con calor, frío y biopesticidas, descubre las herramientas que están haciendo la remediación más rápida, segura y efectiva.

Mold vs. Mildew - What Restorers Need to Know

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Learn the difference between mold and mildew and why restorers should focus on fungal growth, moisture conditions, worker safety, and proper remediation.

Holiday Cleaning Challenges for Commercial Properties

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Here are key holiday cleaning tips for commercial properties. They include high-traffic areas, disinfecting, deep cleaning, and property damage risks.

Lath, Plaster, and Drywall: What Restorers Need to Know About Construction Dust

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Learn how plaster and lath have evolved into modern drywall and what restorers need to know about silica, gypsum, and other hazards from construction dust.

ASTM E2356-26 Updates Asbestos Survey Requirements: What Restorers Should Know

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

ASTM E2356-26 updates asbestos survey practices that include inspection scope and documentation for building renovation and demolition projects.

Hidden in Plain Sight: Expanding the Restoration Industry Workforce

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Learn how restoration and cleaning companies can expand their workforce by hiring people with disabilities and partnering with vocational rehabilitation agencies.

BMS CAT Strengthens Florida Service Through the Acquisition of Integrity Environmental Group

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Integrity Environmental Group will now operate as Integrity Environmental, Powered by BMS CAT, during an initial transition period, helping ensure continuity for customers, employees and business partners.

Essentials Station Offers Janitorial Service Companies a New Revenue Stream From Existing Customers

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Essentials Station can be placed in locations where a conventional vending machine or retail fixture would require too much floor space.

El Mito de la Fecha Límite para las Pruebas de Asbesto, Parte 2

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Conoce por qué 1980 no es una fecha límite para las pruebas de asbesto y qué deben saber los restauradores sobre OSHA, seguridad y cumplimiento.

El Mito de la Fecha Límite para Hacer Pruebas de Asbesto, Parte 1

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Conoce los requisitos legales y de seguridad para las pruebas de asbesto en proyectos de renovación y demolición, y aclara el mito de la fecha límite.

Inspection, Indoor Air Quality, and Pre-Remediation

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Matt Cook shares the critical role inspection plays in restoration, pre-remediation planning, HVAC performance, and more on this episode of Ask The Expert.

Workforce Development, Inclusion, and Standards

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:30:00 -0400

Ryan Tasovac, VP of Custodial Services at Peckham, discusses workforce development, employee retention, inclusive hiring, and his upcoming session at The Experience in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, September 10 from 9:10 – 9:40 am.

HVAC, Innovation, and Industry Growth

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0400

At The Experience Convention in Las Vegas, NV on September 9 David Hart and John Miles are going to discuss HVAC cleaning, indoor air quality, and best practices for restorers.

Verification: How Restorers can Measure What Remains

emily@immaculatecollective.com (Emily Dodds) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Learn how air sampling, moisture verification, and ATP testing help restorers validate their cleaning, remediation, and environmental control outcomes.

The Invisible Solution to Healthier & More Sustainable Hotels

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:45:00 -0400

Indoor air quality is a vital piece to employee wellness, guest comfort, and hotel sustainability. Here’s how advanced HVAC technologies, smarter ventilation strategies, and real-time air quality monitoring can help hospitality venues create healthier indoor environments.

Carpet Cleaning, Restoration and Cycling

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0400

Eric Sprague of Super Tech University shares insights about his upcoming keynote at The Experience in Las Vegas, NV on September 11, 2026.

Entrepreneurship, Growth and Staying Grounded

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Catch Michael Villones of Absolute Clean & Restore at The Experience in Las Vegas, NV on September 10 at the Paris Hotel & Casino.

After the Eaton Fire: Evidence-Based Priorities for Post-Wildfire Assessment and Restoration

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:45:00 -0400

Here’s how evidence-based wildfire strategies help restorers assess, clean, and restore smoke-impacted homes after WUI fires.

Ebola Is Back: Why Restoration Professionals Must Prepare for the Biological Emergencies

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Here’s why biological threats like Ebola require specialized containment, decontamination, and environmental response strategies for restorers.

Alternatives to Standard Containments for Biological Challenges

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Part 4 of this containment series dives into mini-containments, pressure control, and dust barriers for managing biological contaminants during remediation.

Asbestos, Education, and Coffee Roasting

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Andre Zwanenburg of The Asbestos Institute chats about asbestos education, environmental safety, regulations, and his upcoming session at the Experience on September 10, 2026.

Using Science, Critical Thinking, and Care in Cleaning & Restoration

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Emily Dodds of Immaculate Collective chats about material science, education, her upcoming session at The Experience in Las Vegas on September 11, and critical thinking.

Can Wildfire-Contaminated Hardwood Floors be Cleaned, Refinished, or Do They Need to be Replaced?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Learn how wildfire ash, soot, smoke, and heavy metals affect hardwood floors and when restorers should refinish, clean, or replace.

Containment and Environmental Control: Why Removal Alone is Not Enough

emily@immaculatecollective.com (Emily Dodds) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Learn how negative air, HVAC isolation, containment, and environmental controls prevent contamination from spreading during remediation.

Improving Negative-Pressure Containment for Biological Contaminants

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Here’s how restorers can improve their containment systems for biological contaminants while using negative pressure, barriers, and filtration.

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