We have tried to compile of list of helpful tips to assist you in case you should ever find yourself in need of assistance. Use the helpful tips below and then call the professionals of Advantage Restoration, at 813-757-0717.
Carpet Cleaning Process
Quick Stain Removal Tips
Tile and Grout Cleaning
Fire and Smoke Restoration Process
If you experience fire and smoke damage, you can expect the following steps to be taken to restore your property:
- Advantage Restoration assesses the damage to determine the extent, type and severity of the smoke which has affected the structure.
- Odor removal equipment is set up, if necessary.
- Clothing that needs to be cleaned and deodorized is identified and expedited.
- Duct cleaning service is scheduled (if needed).
- Smoke soot is removed from the structure by chem. Sponging or wet washing (depending on surface type) ceilings, walls, baseboards, trim, etc.
- Technicians are brought in to clean all personal contents in the rooms affected by smoke and soot.
- Upholstered items, such as carpets and drapes are dried or steam cleaned based upon the manufacturer's recommended cleaning process.
Water Restoration Process
If you experience water damage, you can expect the following steps to be taken to restore your property:
- Advantage Restoration assesses where the water damage originated.
- Extent of damage to the property is determined.
- The condition of the flooring, including hardwoods, carpet, tiling, padding, etc., is checked.
- Moisture, temperature and humidity levels are checked with a moisture sensor and hydrometer, and then recorded by or technician.
- Water extraction is performed, if necessary.
- All contents in the affected areas are removed to pull carpet and padding, if applicable.
- Mildecide is sprayed.
- Drying equipment is set up, using turbo-drying fans and low grain refrigerant dehumidifiers.
- Flooring is replaced by a general contractor.
- Contents are moved back in.
Preparation for Move-out
In order to complete major restoration projects, it is likely it will be necessary to remove your belongings from the premises.
- Inventory and labeling of the major items throughout the structure, e.g., hardwood furniture, electronics, computers, antiques, artwork, etc.
- Belongings are packed up using specialty furniture pads, tissue paper, bubble wrap, boxes, etc.
- Contents are moved out.
- Personal property is stored.
- We evaluate if hardwood furniture needs refinishing, diagnose electronics and computer equipment, determine if any artwork will need to be restored, etc.
- Schedule a date for first delivery and move back prioritized items.
- Begin cleaning contents.