A house fire is one of the most disorienting experiences a homeowner can go through. Even after the flames are out, the uncertainty that follows can feel just as overwhelming. What’s safe to touch? Who do you call first? What does your insurance actually cover? Can anything be saved? At Cleanup & Total Restoration (CTR),…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
Electrical fires can spark out of nowhere, literally. And unlike other types of fire, you can not just throw water on it to put it out. Electrical fires can cause a whole host of damage to your home or office—but what causes electrical fires to break out? Learn more about their causes and how you…
