Vandalism is Something Occurring in Vacant Homes: Quick Do’s and Dont’s

From our experience, vandalism often involves spray paint on walls, defacement of furnishings and the spread of noxious substances. Vandalism is one of the most difficult forms of damage to restore. Prompt action can often minimize the effect of vandalism and make restoration more successful.

Do’s

- Hose down or wash egg damage from building exteriors as soon as possible.
- Vacuum glass particles from carpet and upholstery.
- Save containers and spray cans that may reveal the composition of inks and pigments.
- Save all wood chips and fragments from furniture, porcelain or art object.

Dont’s

- Attempt to remove ink, paint or …

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Cleveland & Akron’s Home Foreclosures Create Business Boom for Mold Removal Specialists

PuroClean’s “Paramedics of Property Damage” Dispel Myths of Mold Removal

With an unprecedented rise in home foreclosures in the Cleveland & Akron area leading to stagnant, mold infested properties, mold removal professionals with PuroClean are working around the clock to help restore foreclosed homes.

“We have definitely seen a spike in demand for our mold removal services,” said George Cruz, owner of PuroClean, noting that the company also specializes in restoration services for properties damaged by water, fire, and biohazard events. “When a home is foreclosed upon, it is usually left in a condition that makes it very susceptible …

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What to Do … and Not to Do in a Water Emergency

Nation’s Experts Advise Property Owners How to Reduce Damage from Water-Related Emergencies

According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage related incidents resulting from leaks and other “wet” mishaps are the No. 1 reason homeowners file claims with their insurance companies. Property owners can actually minimize damage and significantly reduce safety risks by following expert advice from PuroClean, part of a leading national franchise that specializes in mitigation and restoration services for water, mold, fire, trauma events and other types of losses.

As the “Paramedics of Property Damage,” PuroClean arrives at the scene of a loss and …

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Cold Weather Can Lead to Frozen Pipes, Property Damage

PuroClean’s Paramedics of Property Damage Provide Tips on How to Prevent Frozen Pipes

As winter weather sets in, and cold temperatures cause water to freeze and expand, homeowners are at a risk of damage from frozen pipes. Whether a pipe is plastic or metal, it cannot withstand the pressure caused by the expansion of freezing water.

According to the American Red Cross, pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to the severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in …

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New Year’s Resolution: Preventing Property Damage in 2009

PuroClean Offers Expert Advice for Local Property Owners

With the new year just around the corner, PuroClean Professional Services, part of the nation’s fastest growing restoration and remediation franchise, is providing Cleveland and Akron-area home owners with guidelines to protect their property all year long.

“Property damage situations are more common than most people think; simple household mishaps, such as dishwasher, water heater or plumbing malfunctions can cause major damage,” said George Cruz, owner of PuroClean Professional Services. “It is important to follow proper procedures and inspect your home on a regular basis.”
To help prevent potential property damage, PuroClean suggests …

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Christmas Tree Fires

Tips to Prevent Christmas Tree Fires for Property Owners

PuroClean’s Paramedics of Property Damage Warn Residents of Dangers of Holiday Fires

The Christmas holiday is traditionally celebrated with lights, candles, wreaths, and Christmas trees to decorate homes. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees, both real and artificial, were the first items ignited in an estimated 300 reported home structure fires per year in 2000-2004.

The US Fire Administration offers the following fire safety tips for homeowners:

- When decorating, be sure to check if lights are indoor or outdoor use, not both
- Any string of lights with …

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Blog Probes Real Estate Models

www.REALonomics.net is a blog that is asking serious questions about where the real estate industry is going. More specifically, REALonomics poses challenges to the broker/owners to adopt models that will allow their organizations to become more transparent.REALonomics.net advocates that the industry open up the property information portals to consumers and upgrade its approach to how it is interacting with the consumer by implementing more social networking such as www.CityBlogUSA.com, a community blogging network for every city in the USA.Visit www.REALonomics.net.

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Hospitals and Physicians

When someone relocates they often seek information about physicians, specialists, hospitals and other types of health care, such as extended care. Is there a resource in Cleveland for health care information?

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Community Sports

Living in Cleveland, Ohio is a lot like living in any home town, with local sports being a big part of the lifestyle. Families look for T-Ball, Little League, soccer and of course, junior high and high school sports. What is sport organizations are in Cleveland, Ohio? Are their sport opportunities for adults? Is there a parks and recreation department in Cleveland?

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City Lifestyles

What are the lifestyle opportunities in and around Cleveland, Ohio. Are there hiking clubs, biking trails, civic clubs, golf clubs, local arts and theater, lakes, streams, fishing, boating, camping or other types of lifestyle opportunities?

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