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Recently, a company out of the Netherlands called Desso released a new type of carpeting called the “AirMaster”. Desso says that the AirMaster is designed to trap a higher amount of dust than regular carpets and thus, will reduce airborne particles. Essentially, the AirMaster carpet is said to clean the air.

Ok. So the air is cleaner, but what about the carpet that you walk on? According to independent tests by the German Test Institute, the AirMaster carpet releases 80% of its trapped dust during vacuuming. This result scores higher than regular carpeting which releases 16% less dust when vacuumed.

According to Desso, the AirMaster offers significant indoor air quality improvement and reduces the risk of dust-related health problems such as Asthma.

There is a great debate as to whether or not allergy sufferers & Asthmatics should have carpet in their house. In our opinion, it is really a matter of keeping the carpet clean. Although carpets can act as a filter and essentially trap airborne particles and dust, vacuuming 80% of the particles in your carpet just isn’t good enough. Carpets must be kept clean, vacuumed regularly and professionally cleaned at least every 6 months to optimally impact indoor air quality. If well maintained, they can actual impact indoor air quality better than hard flooring as the trapped particles are less likely to be disturbed.

Professional carpet cleaning is necessary because professional carpet cleaners have the tools to ensure that your carpet will be residue free upon completion. Even though homeowners can clean a carpet themselves, home cleaning presents risks of leaving residue and excess water (water that does not dry after 24 hours becomes a risk for mold growth). Some professionals even use new green techniques that involve little water and low environmental impact.

A final word would be that to maintain good indoor air quality, homeowners must also consider utilizing particle minimizing filters as well as maintaining an environment of low humidity. Indoor spaces that have high humidity will lead to mold growth which will not only impact the air quality in a negative way but will lead to mold-related health problems for you and your pets as well.

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage Clearwater, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency Disaster Recovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, Manatee County, FL and Okaloosa County, FL. 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!

Amazingly enough, in doing our research for our latest article, we were shocked that both FEMA and the ASPCA warn pet owners NOT to leave their pets at home should they have to evacuate during a hurricane. We couldn’t fathom abandoning our pets!

Anyways, we have compiled an article to help pet owners devise a safety plan for their animals should a hurricane strike. We hope you find this article useful.

Read it here at: Keeping Your Pets Safe During a Hurricane

For more information, please visit http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/animals.shtm and http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/disaster-preparedness/.

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage Clearwater, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency DisasterRecovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, Manatee County, FL and Okaloosa County, FL.  1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!





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The latest news is that Tropical Storm Alex, the first Atlantic tropical storm of 2010, is quickly strengthening in power.  The interesting thing is that we have been keeping a close eye on the development via the National Hurricane Center’s website since it was first spotted back at the tropical “something has been spotted” stage.  Funnily enough, at that point, it had 0% chance of becoming a tropical depression.  Then, it became a tropical depression! At that point. the National Hurricane Center posted that it had 10% chance of becoming anything more and sure enough, here we are with a tropical storm in full swing.  We think the NHC has to work on their percentages.  Obviously, 0% should have been more like 80% and 10% should be more like 90%.

Anyways, the storm is moving towards the Gulf of Mexico as we speak and further strengthening is expected due to warm Gulf waters and little wind.  The rather large area from La Cruz, Mexico to Baffin Bay, Texas has been put on hurricane watch.  Experts fear that Alex could become a hurricane by tomorrow (Tuesday) morning and make landfall around Thursday in either Mexico or Texas.

We will keep you posted.

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage Clearwater, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency DisasterRecovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, Manatee County, FL and Okaloosa County, FL.  1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!






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Find out more here Water Damage Clearwater

Services include:

Flood Damage, Water Damage Prevention, Water Damage Insurance Coverage, and Dry Out Services. Complete Home Restoration!

Our immediate response team of experienced technicians and the newest up-to-date equipment will provide all that is required to get you back to normal. We understand that flood damage is something you cannot foresee, so we are committed to restoring your home or business as quickly as possible. Our staff has years of experience with insurance, water, fire and sewage damage and disaster recovery.

Even if you are not working with an insurance company, we still can provide the utmost pricing in the industry for the services that you need. We are members of the BBB, IICRC, adhere to IICRC standards.
Our water damage restoration includes:

• Assessing flood damage
• Direct billing to Insurance
• Drying and dehumidifying from moisture damage
• Removal of property and storage
• Complete sanitation work
• Removal of Property
• Water Extraction
• Deodorizing
• Mold Removal and Prevention
• Complete Property Restoration

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage Clearwater, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency DisasterRecovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, Manatee County, FL and Okaloosa County, FL.  1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!

You asked for it so we did it! Please follow the link to our comprehensive Hurricane Emergency contact list. It includes top phone numbers for Florida and several counties, along with county specific emergency website links. We hope you will find this information useful!

Hurricane Emergency Contact List 2010

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency DisasterRecovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, Manatee County, FL and Okaloosa County, FL.  1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!

NOAA predicts that there will be 8-14 hurricanes and 14-23 tropical storms this season! This is contrary to 2009′s Atlantic Hurricane Season in which only 9 tropical storms formed, the fewest since 1997.

Interestingly enough, the 2009 season’s first tropical depression formed on May 28, 4 days prior to the official start of Atlantic hurricane Season.  Out of the 9 tropical storms, 3 became hurricanes of which one was a major hurricane.  The first and strongest hurricane was Hurricane Bill: it was a category 4 and lasted from August 15-24.   Bill hit Nova Scotia, Canada, and made landfall in Newfoundland.

Apparently, the inactivity of the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season resulted from El Nino.  Unfortunately, inactive as the season was, six people were killed in tropical cyclone-related incidents and total losses reached roughly $77 million.

FYI: The NOAA had forecasted 4-6 hurricanes in 2009.  Let’s hope the official number of hurricanes this year comes in under their prediction.

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency DisasterRecovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, Manatee County, FL and Okaloosa County, FL.  1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is pleased to report that it is a BBB accredited business!

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Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency DisasterRecovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, Manatee County, FL and Okaloosa County, FL.  1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!

Better Business Bureau

At a recent shopping trip to my local Tampa Bay Publix, I was surprised and happy to see a sign advocating that I visit www.publix.com/storm.   I am pleased to announce that this is yet another great site with excellent information for residents of Florida and other areas that might be targets for hurricane activity.

The Publix site includes a link to developing an emergency plan with their partner, OneStorm, as well as downloadable checklists for emergency supplies and non-perishable foods.  In addition, there is a free downloadable guide that Publix is also giving away at their stores.  If you cannot find one at your local Publix, make sure to ask a Customer Service agent for help!

I applaud Publix for taking this step and spending their marketing money on a worthy cause.  Hurricane Safety is extremely important and it is great to see Publix taking a lead here.  Thanks Publix!

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency DisasterRecovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, ManateeCounty, FL and Okaloosa county, FL.  1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!

Today we read an article portraying recent events in Nashville.  Further to the drama created by the extreme flood of 2010, the city now has a lawsuit on its hands.  Apparently, when President Obama declared the area a disaster area, making it able to receive federal aid, the city opened up a bid for the city water cleanup to disaster recovery companies.  As cited in the article, the job was both given and taken away to the lowest bidder on the same day because the company, Bamaco Inc., could not deliver a performance bond.  Bamaco now has the city tangled up in a lawsuit that “appears to be mainly focused on extracting damages from the city” and Bamaco’s lawyers have “suggested that bidding irregularities could lead the federal government to strip Metro Nashville of the aid from Washington that it is counting on as flood recovery efforts continue”.

Who says that disaster recovery is boring?

An interesting note here is that Bamaco has a history of filing suits around disaster periods.  Ironically, the Attorney for Bamaco states, “We recognize that filing a lawsuit in the context of an enormous disaster, when the city is in a recovery mode, is something where we’ve got to tread very lightly…But gosh, we also feel like these are the times when it is most important that the government follow fair procedures.”

It is certain that this suit will go on for a while.  In the meantime, it is our hope that the parties get everything figured out to a point where the citizens of the area are not affected negatively.  The residents of Davidson County have suffered enough and desperately need their cities and streets to be cleaned up.

Read the article from Nashville’s City Paper here

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency DisasterRecovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, ManateeCounty, FL and Okaloosa county, FL.  1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is now EPA RRP Lead Certified!

We are now knowledgeable in lead laws associated with the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule and are certified in lead-safe work practices.  In addition to our water damage restoration, mold remediation and sewer repair services, Advanced Restoration can now service customers by helping to prevent lead exposure and lead hazards.

Our certification ensures that we have met the requirements to use lead-safe methods and conduct lead-safe work practices.  Furthermore, we have learned new work practice standards that ensure safety.

Lead is a serious toxin and may cause a range of health effects including learning disabilities, hearing loss and seizures are some of the effects that lead can have on people.  Although children six years old and under are most at risk, it is important to have your property inspected if it might be at risk for lead.  Properties built before 1978 are at a high risk for having lead-based paint.

If you have any questions about lead safety, please contact Advanced Restoration, Inc. today 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT www.drymeout.com

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency DisasterRecovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, ManateeCounty, FL and Okaloosa county, FL.  1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!