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Contractors

Don’t let damp build up, and keep dust under control

Autumn and winter often mean higher levels of damp on the building site. Rain, low temperatures and residual moisture in the materials affect both progress and quality if...

2 mins’ reading time
Published: 14 October 2026
Updated: 14 October 2026
Newsletter
Funeral

Step-by-step guide to post-mortem cleaning: removing odours and eliminating infection risks following a death

Post-mortem cleaning involves the removal of odours and the elimination of infection following a death, in a private home, a council flat, an institution or in a...

6 min reading time
Published: 25 September 2026
Updated: 13 October 2026
Newsletter
Retailer|Rental

How to dry out a damp room: remove the water, get the air moving, dehumidify

Damp in the cellar, water in the garage, or a building site that needs drying out? In that case, it’s easy to reach for the dehumidifier with a...

2 mins’ reading time
Published: 15 September 2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
Newsletter
Chemistry

Suspected house mould? Here’s how to stop the infestation

Real dry rot is one of the most serious types of rot damage that can occur in a building. It doesn’t just attack timber. It can...

8 minutes’ reading time
Published: 8 September 2026
Updated: 8 September 2026
Article
Cleaning

Have you ever cleaned something without it making any difference? The pH guide to cleaning properly

You’ve probably been there: you’ve scrubbed and rubbed with soap, but the stains are still there. In that case, it’s rarely down to the effort….

3 min reading time
Published: 1 September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Professional article
Damage

Urine odours, faeces and pests: how to get rid of biological odours

The smell of urine, faeces, vomit and pest droppings can be some of the hardest things to get rid of during a decontamination job. The smell lingers...

6 min reading time
Published: 26 August 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Professional article
Damage

Grade 3 smoke injury: dry fogging for severe burn injuries

In the case of severe soot, smoke and fire damage, the odour can become embedded in places you cannot reach with a cloth, by washing or with a steam cleaner. It can...

6 min reading time
Published: 26 August 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Professional article
Damage

Grade 2 soot damage: restoration work in cases of obvious soot, smoke and fire damage

At soot level 2, the damage is clearly visible. This may include caked-on soot, discolouration, charring, melted materials and a smell of smoke that has permeated...

5 min reading time
Published: 26 August 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Professional article
Damage

Grade 1 soot damage: surface cleaning for minor soot and smoke damage

Soot level 1 is the mildest form of soot damage. It may consist of a thin layer of soot caused by burnt food, kitchen fumes, cigarette smoke or back-flow from...

5 min reading time
Published: 26 August 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026