Cleanfax, MayJune 2018
cleaning she says Furniture and small contents with drywall dust can be HEPA vacuumed and then wiped down with damp micro ber cloths A small re loss may have light soot on the horizontal surfaces which often can be cleaned in situ And what about pack outs ey should only be performed when you have a safe storage and staging area to clean and store the contents Jackson adds A key factor for success is to properly wrap bag or box every item or piece of furniture Use moving blankets when packing the truck and learn the proper cleaning techniques Technical training workshops help restoration contractors determine types of cleaning agents and techniques for use on speci c contents and will provide guidance on determining the restorability of items Training provides an understanding of the variety of surfaces to clean and types of residues such as dry wet or oily Necessary education is also provided on deodorizing Mazur adds Contractors must realize that efficiency and profitability begins with accessing the right training and education and staying true to the implementation of these service methodologies Only then can they expect to see real and tangible results Is it for you Most companies are on the hunt for diversi cation opportunities and contents cleaning and restoration is a prime example of a pro table option Contents work can include electronics restoration ultrasonic cleaning soft contents processing furniture and upholstery cleaning rug cleaning and even specialty cleaning such as ne artwork restoration Full service contents restorers are perceived to be better because they have total control over service quality and speed up production Mazur says ere is no question that the service spotlight is shining brightly on the contents services business and is providing contractors with a new business opportunity that are just too attractive to ignore Is it for you Crunch the numbers do your research and ask your peers who engage in this type of diversied service Gather all the information you can before deciding Contents cleaning and restoration may end up a good t for you and your company Jeff Cross is the executive editor of Cleanfax and is an industry trainer and consultant He can be reached at JeffCross@ ISSA com MAY JUN 2018 cleanfax com 11 FREE INFO Reader Service 220 at Cleanfax com freeinfo
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