We focus on consumer education and dedicate ourselves to providing you with the latest information so YOU can make an educated decision on choosing a cleaning or restoration company.

With this web site we set out to create one of the easiest places in the Bi-State Metro Area to get information about Restoration and Cleaning.

The articles below have been gathered from a number of sources and cover a wide variety of topics and issues. Most of these can be downloaded and printed out for your convenience.

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Educational articles regarding Restoration, Damage Repairs, and other general disaster preparedness issues.

 

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Water and Storm Damage Information
Water Damage Response Check list - what to do and what not to do when you have water damage.
Q&A Guide on Damage Response  - all the most frequently asked questions about water damage and restoration.
IICRC Storm Damage Restoration Recommendations
Tips for Spring Storm Safety. Spring is right around the corner, and with it comes the threat of severe weather.
 
 
Dealing with MOLD, MILDEW  and Fungal Growth
How to Understand a Mold Inspection and Mold
Remediation

The EPA released a brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your  Home.  This Guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.
 
Fire and Smoke Damage Information
IICRC Report - Home Restoration After The Smoke Clears -
Smoke damage from wildfires can be as harmful to your home as that from typical in-home fires...
Fire and Smoke damage Response Check List  - what to do and what not to do when you have Fire and Smoke damage.
 

 

General Disaster Information
Am I Covered? - A guide to homeowners insurance - having the right kind and the right amount. Includes information on flood insurance, earthquake insurance, coverage for other natural disasters and much more.
Insurance Damage Repair "Bill Of Rights" - understanding your rights and the alternatives available to you.
 
 

  PRIDE Restoration is a BBB accredited Business   PRIDE Restoration is an IICRC Accredited Member  PRIDE Restoration is member of the Saint Louis HBA  Professional Cleaners Association Member  Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners Association

  PRIDE Restoration is a Green Risk Professional Certified Company  PRIDE Cleaning and Restoration is Member of Mecrchant Circle     PRIDE Restoration uses Leather Masters

 
 
 
 
 

Interesting articles regarding Cleaning and other general issues.

 

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Carpet Cleaning Information
For More Information on how to treat specific types of spots Click Here for our Spotting Code
Comparison of Different Carpet Cleaning methods compared.
 
 
Tile, Groute and Hard Floor Cleaning

The Consumer Insider’s Guide to Hard Surface Maintenance - Cleaning hard surfaces isn’t east.  The biggest problem we all face with today’s hard surfaces is ‘protection’ or ‘repellency’...
 
 
HVAC and Air Duct Cleaning
 
 
 
 
General Cleaning Information

Spring-Cleaning tips on 8 Major points you shouldn't miss.  Get a jump on spring-cleaning this year by focusing on these essentials.
 
 
 
Readyness and Emergency Preparedness Information

Kerosene Heater Safety - Safety and maintenance tips for homeowners with kerosene heaters. Includes information on how to select a heater.
Wood Stove Safety - Tips on selecting, installing and safely operating a wood stove
Surviving Severe Cold Weather - How to protect property from the effects of severe cold weather.