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Here you’ll find the latest news, easily accessible tips, advice and industry insight for anything associated with damage restoration and specialist cleaning.

Who handles trauma scene cleaning in the UK? Your questions answered

Trauma scene cleaning – what you need to know When a traumatic event occurs, whether it’s a violent crime, suicide, accident, or unattended death, the emotional and practical aftermath can be overwhelming. Once emergency services leave the scene, families and...

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Independent damp surveyor vs free damp surveys: Why unbiased advice is crucial

Discovering damp in your home is a stressful experience. The peeling wallpaper, musty odour and visible damp patches make it feel like your home is one big repair bill waiting to happen. Damp is a complex issue that can have...

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Stop wasting water & money: Why professional swimming pool leak detection is crucial

Is your pool secretly draining away more than just water? A swimming pool leak doesn’t just result in a loss of water, it’s losing you money and could potentially be damaging your property. If left untreated a pool leak could...

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When to hire a hoarder cleaning company: Expert guide

Hoarding disorder is a diagnosed condition and one that should be treated with care and compassion. It’s projected that in the UK alone approximately 4 million people suffer from this disorder and the emotional and physical toll it causes. For...

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Understanding lithium-ion battery fire hazards: A guide for UK homes and commercial spaces

In an increasingly electrified world, lithium-ion batteries have become the heartbeat of modern convenience. Found in everything from smartphones and laptops to e-bikes and commercial energy storage systems, they’re powering our homes, businesses, and even how we travel. But beneath...

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What does fire damage restoration entail? A guide for UK homes and businesses

Fire damage can wreak havoc on properties, whether residential or commercial, leaving not only physical destruction but also emotional and financial hardship in its wake. In the UK, fire and rescue services attended over 38,000 building fires in the year...

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Why do water pipes burst in the summer? A UK guide to prevention and leak detection

When we think of burst pipes, winter usually comes to mind. Frozen water expands and causes pressure in your plumbing, a well-known seasonal hazard. But many UK homeowners are surprised when a pipe bursts in the middle of a heatwave....

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‘Response Ready Days’ launching as part of wider community support initiative

Ideal Response, one of the UK’s leading damage restoration and specialist cleaning companies, is proud to announce the launch of ‘Response Ready Days’, part of a new initiative that puts specialist cleaning and damage restoration services into the hands of...

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Disaster Recovery Blog

Who handles trauma scene cleaning in the UK? Your questions answered

Independent damp surveyor vs free damp surveys: Why unbiased advice is crucial

Stop wasting water & money: Why professional swimming pool leak detection is crucial

When to hire a hoarder cleaning company: Expert guide

Understanding lithium-ion battery fire hazards: A guide for UK homes and commercial spaces

What does fire damage restoration entail? A guide for UK homes and businesses

Why do water pipes burst in the summer? A UK guide to prevention and leak detection

‘Response Ready Days’ launching as part of wider community support initiative

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