Water Extraction: Why it is Important After a Home Flood

Water damage after a home flood is not only devastating but difficult to clean up. Your home and family must be protected. It is extremely important that the dry out process starts immediately, and you hire a professional water extraction service with IICRC Certification. American Restoration offers water and fire restoration, mold removal, and water […]

Fire

Fire Damage: How To Store Flammable Materials

Typically, there are numerous flammable materials that you could have in your home, from cleaning chemicals to propane. These materials can cause a home fire or significant damage to your property if not well-stored. For this reason, you must follow precautions when storing flammable materials. This will help keep your place safe from fire damage, […]

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Defensible Space: How to Protect Your Home

As a New Mexico homeowner, you need to do everything possible to protect your property from fires. The information below will discuss defensible space and how to protect your home from fire damage. 4% of all calls to emergency services in the state are related to a commercial or house fire. Furthermore, 18 people died […]

Tips on Protecting Your Home During Monsoon Season

As a homeowner, it is extremely important to maintain your home’s structure to avoid damage as much as possible. Being proactive in protecting your home can help avoid major repairs and damage. Homes can be damaged by heavy showers and flooding during the monsoon season. Following these tips below can prepare your home for monsoon […]

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Common Causes of Commercial Fire Damage

Commercial fire damage can be stressful and cause unplanned business closures. There is the fire itself to worry about and the water and smoke damage that often follows. It is essential to be aware of the most common causes of commercial fire and smoke damage to prevent your business from experiencing a devastating fire and […]

Mold

What are Mold Mites?

Mold Mites are tiny hairy insects found primarily in residential and commercial properties with water damage or mold. Damp and moist conditions encourage the breeding of mold mites. They feed on fungi, and due to their small body size, it can make it difficult for property owners to identify and distinguish among their various classes. […]

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Spring Cleaning: Fire Safety Tips

Spring cleaning helps ensure your home is in order; however, you should also take some measures to ensure safety. For instance, fires might take place when least expected. Here are fire safety guidelines to incorporate into your spring-cleaning routine. Fire Safety Checklist Kitchen: Always clean your stovetops and countertops immediately after food and oil spills. […]

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Mold Prevention & Control

Mold is a nuisance in both commercial and residential properties. That is why you need a team of reliable experts to help with mold removal. American Restoration Water and Fire LLC are ideal for this project. Our company serves Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and the surrounding areas of New Mexico. When you own a residential home […]

Biohazard Cleanup: What is it and who can do it?

Biohazard cleanup is a specialized form of cleaning necessary when there has been a death, crime scene, or other situation where hazardous materials are present. Hazardous material can include blood, bodily fluids, or potentially harmful substances. This type of cleaning requires extensive training and knowledge to efficiently clean and disinfect the area. In most cases, […]

Is Carpet Salvageable After a Home Flood?

When a home flood occurs, it’s essential to act immediately. The longer you wait to address the issue, the harder it will be to repair and restore your home to pre-flood condition. If your carpet is flooded with water, most times, it can be restored by a professional if it has not been wet for […]

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Air Purifiers in Home: Are They Worth It?

The air inside your home can contain several pollutants and other unwanted particles. An in-home air purifier provides many benefits to keeping the air in your home clean and your family safe. How are Purifiers Helpful, and What Do They Do? An air purifying system will filter and clear the air of even the tiniest […]

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How to Safely Remove Snow from the Roof

Wintertime is here, and when it snows your roof can accumulate the brunt of the snowfall. Letting the snow accumulate on your roof could be hazardous as it could damage the roof mainly due to its weight. During this period, it is important that you regularly remove the snow that has slowly amassed on the […]