What Happens During the Fire Damage Restoration Process?

A house fire is one of the most disorienting experiences a homeowner can go through, and what happens in the days immediately after matters just as much as putting out the flames. Cleanup & Total Restoration (CTR) has guided Boise homeowners through fire damage restoration for over 30 years, and understanding what the process entails…

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What Do Restoration Companies Do?

What Do Restoration Companies Do and When Will I Need One?

If you’ve recently experienced property damage and need help quickly, it’s important to call a reputable restoration company. But what do restoration companies do? When it comes to repairing property damage, think of a restoration company like a jack-of-all-trades. Continue reading to learn more about what a restoration company does and how Cleanup & Total…

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Putting out an oven fire

How to Safely Put Out an Oven Fire

“Hey, what’s that smell? OH NO—the oven is on fire in the kitchen!” If you’re ever in a situation like this, you know that it’s highly stressful, and it can be hard to know the next steps. Any kind of fire can put you, your family, and your home in jeopardy. You must act fast…

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Workplace fire extinguisher sign

6 Workplace Fire Safety Tips

It doesn’t take much for a fire to break out in your workplace. Faulty wiring, cooking equipment igniting nearby flammable objects, smoking, and human error can cause a flaming disaster where you work.  In 2021, the National Fire Protection Association concluded that fires caused around 3,800 fatalities and around 14,700 injuries. They also found that…

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smoke detector

7 Reasons Why Your Smoke Alarm Goes Off Randomly

7 Reasons Why Your Smoke Alarm Is Beeping Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And that’s primarily why smoke alarms exist. However, your smoke alarm can go off for no reason, or at least not the reason it’s meant to. Anything from a low battery to burnt toast can accidentally set off the alarm. Here are…

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