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puroclean akron: Cleaning Contents after a Fire
- 01/26/11 06:56 AM
Fires destroy billions of dollars of property in the United States and Canada every year. In 2009:
• There were 377,000 residential fires in the United States, or 78% of the total number of structural fires.
• A residential fire occurred every 84 seconds!
• $7,796,000,000 of property losses occurred in residential properties, alone.
(Source: National Fire Protection Association Report, August 2010)
While some fires are a total loss and there is nothing, or very little, left to save, many fires are much smaller in scope. In some cases there is little structural damage to the home. Even in those … (0 comments)
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puroclean akron: Avoiding Lead Poisoning Under New EPA Rules
- 01/20/11 07:48 AM
Cleveland, Ohio (Grassroots Newswire) January 20th, 2011 -- Local residents who have homes that were built in 1978 or before should know that all professionals working on renovation, repair, and painting in their homes are now required, by law, to test for the presence of lead-based paint in the areas in which they are going to work. If it is present, then the businesses must abide by lead safety measures outlined in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.
Under the rule, which went into effect on April 22, 2010, businesses performing such work are required to:
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puroclean akron: Freezing Weather and Water Damage
- 01/12/11 04:52 AM
Property damage caused by freezing weather occurs more frequently and creates greater damage than is commonly thought. When water freezes, its volume increases by approximately eleven percent (11%), and this expansion exerts tremendous force. This force is sufficient to break concrete or even steel! When even a small amount of water enters a structure and freezes, the resulting expansion further damages and weakens the structure, allowing more water to enter. The damage cycle continues until the source problem (the initial entry point) is repaired.
A number of variables, acting separately or in combination, contribute to freeze damage. A drop in temperature, … (0 comments)
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puroclean akron: The Flu: Protecting Yourself and Others
- 12/22/10 07:48 AM
January is usually the "high point" of the flu season (or "low point," depending on your point of view.) As we move into January, PuroClean is concerned with the safety and welfare of its employees and with our clients and customers. As everyone knows, the flu can be a real concern.
Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, and have respiratory symptoms but not have a fever. People with the flu can spread it to others … (0 comments)
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puroclean akron: PuroClean warns of increased residential fire danger during the holidays.
- 11/23/10 06:41 AM
PuroClean warns of increased residential fire danger during the holidays.
Local restoration expert suggests simple precautions to help prevent holiday-related fires.
Northeast Ohio (Grassroots Newswire) 11/22/10 -- Holiday celebrations are often accented with the glow of candles and twinkling holiday lights. Parties and gatherings of friends and family bring multiple rooms of your home into use at one time, and the kitchen in particular is working overtime. Unfortunately, the combination of crowds, flickering candles, overloaded electric circuits, elaborate meals and a festive mood can quickly ignite into a holiday fire.
"We know that the number of home fires increases … (0 comments)
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puroclean akron: PuroClean Professional Services Announces Michael Moorhead As Business Development Manager
- 11/11/10 08:32 AM
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Fires destroy billions of dollars of property in the United States and Canada every year. In 2009:
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