Any type of disaster in the home usually leaves a profound negative impact on whomever was subject to the event. As an adult, disasters are stressful, but oftentimes adults are familiar with basic coping methods to help us through difficult times. Children, however, often suffer even more than adults because they’re unaware of how to cope with […]
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Last year, several wild fires raged all over Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. Our Casper, Wyoming General Manager and his family had a fire so close to their home, they were placed under evacuation notice. Consequently, it got us thinking, what should one do to prepare to evacuate if that were to happen close to their […]
Short and simple answer: Don’t. Don’t try and Cleanup Mold in your home without consulting a Restoration Expert from ARS Cleanup. It seems like every couple of weeks, we get a phone call from a person who has tried to Cleanup Mold in their home with instructions they found on the Internet. Don’t get us wrong; we […]
The Hantavirus is virus carried among certain types of rodents and can cause you to become very ill and can even be deadly if you come in contact with it. In the Northwestern part of the United States, the Hantavirus is typically carried by Deer Mice. Certain strains of the virus can lead to a deadly condition known […]
Family always comes first, right? Make sure in the event of a disaster all members of your family are accounted for, that means your furry family members too! Keeping your Pets Safe in an emergency situation makes all the difference for your human and furry family! It’s no secret, at ARS, we love our furry critters. […]
When Disaster Strikes, who do you call? Some of the most common answers are: a handyman, friends or family, a company that can help with only part of the cleanup, or a Disaster Restoration Company. Here is what you could expect from each one: Handymen are great for a repairs for normal home wear and […]
It’s easy to get going and set aside a pile of things to take care of later. With busy lifestyles, those piles start to add up. Eventually, you might have a whole bunch of piles and you might need to declutter. . . Depending on the amount of decluttering needed, consider tackling the project in […]
Mold usually isn’t a problem for most people. Everyone has mold spores in their home. However, when the spores find a wet, damp, or even moist area, they begin to grow very quickly. When they start growing in your home, health hazards start affecting your family and even your pets. The most common health reactions to […]
Carpet Cleaning should be on your Spring Cleaning List and here’s why: if carpet is not cleaned and cared for regularly and correctly, it can become a health issue. Do-Have your Carpet Cleaned Professionally. Don’t-wait too long in between cleanings. Why is carpet cleaning so important? Besides keeping your home clean, it could greatly impact […]
Chances are, once in your lifetime (or more if you live near an area prone to flooding), you will experience a flood in your home or workplace. Disasters are bad enough, but when they are in your home, stress levels can go through the roof. While it’s a short wait between the time you call […]