Why is Smoke Damage So Bad?
The initial shock and damage of a fire to one’s home or property is a very devastating loss. In just moments a fire can destroy so much. It is for this reason that people often underestimate the risks of the potential dangers after the fire has been put out. That danger is smoke damage. […]
Water Damage Cleanup: Fighting Back
Everyone know that moisture is going to be your number one enemy when it comes to water damage restoration and cleanup. The reason for this is because water can seep into small cracks in your home as well as working its way into just about any space possible This can be a huge problem to […]
Busting 5 Common House Fire Myths
If you’re like many of us here at Swift Restoration, we loved the show Mythbusters. The men around here loved watching the crew blow things up; the ladies liked seeing old wives tales and myths debunked. So, we thought we would do a little myth-busting here on the blog to help Layton-area families differentiate between […]
6 Ways to Avoid a Flooded Basement
A few months ago, we told you what to do if the basement in your Layton home floods. Now, we are going to give you some tips on how to hopefully stop the flood before it happens! Yes, some floods are pure flukes and others are just Mother Nature showing off in a rather unkind […]
4 Quick Prep Steps before Your Next Professional Carpet Cleaning
You’re getting your carpets cleaned! Well, that deserves a happy dance! Okay, maybe wait to do the dance until you can sink your bare feet into your luxurious, clean-as-a-whistle carpet. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do to prep for Swift Restoration’s visit to your Ogden-area home! Make Room for Us! […]
Dealing with Disaster Cleanup
When a disaster event occurs to your home, you will emotional, stressed and overwhelmed by the situation. All of these responses are completely normal reactions to floods, fires, and any other natural disasters. This is why Swift Restoration in Utah can help take the stress and guesswork out the disaster cleanup process that will be […]
What to Do if Your Basement Floods
We’ve heard all kinds of reasons for basement floods. In the winter, it could be a burst pipe. In the spring and summer, it could be from torrential rains or a swollen river. Whatever the cause, it’s important to call in a professional to help correct the situation appropriately. After making that call, there […]
Did Your Home Suffer From Winter Weather Damage?
When we were children we used to love when winter arrived. Building snowmen, getting into snowballs fights, and my personal favorite school snow days! As we get older we start to see the damage that the cold and the snow cause during the season. Winter can wreak havoc on a Utah home’s exterior. There […]
Do you have a Flooded Basement in Layton?
Have you ever gone into your basement to get something and ended up finding it full of water? What do you do? How did the water get here? Is there going to be a lot of damage? How do you stop the problem? Don’t panic! Swift Restoration and Cleaning in Layton has a few tips on […]
Recent fire? Not sure what to do next? Let us help
Did you know that there are different kinds of smoke and soot residues involved in a fire? Wet smoke is caused by low smoldering heat, has a pungent odor, and sticky smoke webs that are more difficult to clean. Dry smoke is caused by fast burning at high temperatures. Protein, which is virtually invisible, discolors paints […]