5 Misconceptions about Mitigation and Restoration

There are many myths regarding the mitigation and restoration of property damage. You could trace these back to the past, when the technology used wasn’t as advanced as today’s modern equipment. Professional restoration companies see beyond these fallacies and apply the right course of action to mitigate the damages.

Common Myths and The Truth

1. Replacing costs less than restoring. In most cases, cleaning and salvaging contents and the structure are less expensive than replacing them. Under certain circumstances, as in a fire, a replacement can be the best option. This is typically the case if you did not properly clean the smoke and soot. A trained restoration company should successfully clean and remove contaminants before they cause permanent damage, making it more economical than the replacement costs.
2. If a professional cleans a carpet, it will attract more dirt. This was true in the past when professionals used antiquated techniques, equipment, and materials to clean carpets. Modern cleaning processes and products prevent residues that attract dirt.
3. Drying a home is complete once the carpets are completely dry. This misconception is far from the truth. Carpets dry much quicker than structural materials, so even when carpets are complexly dry, the structure might not be. Our techs only complete the drying process when they attend to all the structural items. To ensure that the structure is dry, professionals use advanced meters and sensors to measure moisture levels.
4. A home that has been damaged by fire will always smell like smoke, so cleaning it fast is unnecessary. This is another common misconception. If a professional does not clean the smoke residue immediately after a fire, the valuables in a home may suffer irreversible damage. This is due to the acidic nature of the smoke particles. Also, with advanced tools, techniques, and sealers available to professionals today, specialists can eliminate smoke odour from a structure that suffered fire damage.
5.  It’s cheaper to do it yourself rather than hire a restoration company. This might hold in some cases, but if professionals don’t repair the damage properly, it can become more costly in the long run.

Contact PuroClean of Muskoka for Professional Restoration Services

Many misconceptions could hinder the mitigation and restoration of property damage after a disaster. Contacting a trained professional restoration company, such as PuroClean of North Simcoe and Muskoka, can help elucidate some of these myths.