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Restoration Made Simple Adds Ben Justesen as Senior Consultant

Restoration Made Simple, a leading consulting and training organization that helps cleaning and restoration businesses...
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2026 Hurricane Season Forecast Impacted by El Niño

A developing El Niño will be one of the greatest forces shaping the 2026 Atlantic...
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PuroClean’s PuroVet Program Supports Roof Replacement at Michigan AMVETS Lodge

PuroClean's veteran-focused PuroVet Program has contributed funding to support the roof replacement at the AMVETS...
2026 Dick Bernson Award at the MCRA 50th Anniversary Regional Meeting

Patrick DaSilva of Excel Honored with the 2026 Dick Bernson Award

The MidSouth Cleaning and Restoration Association (MCRA) named Patrick DaSilva of Excel Cleaning and Restoration...
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Indoor environmental quality Impacts Mental Health

A recent study published in Building and Environment found that indoor environmental quality (IEQ) significantly...
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Indoor Air Quality Affects Asthma Attacks

A study in Texas focused on the link between clean indoor air and fewer asthma...

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Cleanfax Spring 2026

Cleanfax Spring Digital Edition Now Available

The Cleanfax Spring 2026 digital issue is now available online.

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Productivity Killers Lurking in Hard Floor Care

Solve today’s floor care challenges without adding staff or complicating processes.

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The Condiment Cleanup Challenge

Condiment stains are among the most challenging scenarios in residential carpet cleaning

Dave Kahle

The Obsolete Salesperson

Dave Kahle sees three specific conditions where a live salesperson remains essential, at least for the foreseeable future.

Chuck Violand

Build a Legacy Worth Leaving Behind

When Chuck Violand talks about legacy, he’s not talking about plaques on a wall or a name on a building.

Dean Mercado

AI Won’t Save You—But These Three Skills Might

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and the pace of change isn’t slowing down. For business owners in the cleaning and restoration industry, the real question isn’t which AI tool to pick.

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Dean Mercado

AI Won’t Save You—But These Three Skills Might

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and the pace of change isn’t slowing down. For business owners in the cleaning and...
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The Restoration Profit Estimator

Let’s be clear from the start: The Restoration Profit Estimator is not trying to replace Xactimate. The artificial intelligence (AI)...
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AI Just Changed How Customers Choose Cleaning and Restoration Companies

You might be busy right now. Phones are ringing, trucks are rolling, and customers seem happy. But according to business...
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A(I) Smarter Way to Hire

Traditional recruiting wasn’t built for the realities of the cleaning industry—and that gap is costing companies time, talent, and turnover....

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April 27-29 | Savannah, Georgia

2026 Restoration Convention & Industry Expo

Get ready to experience southern charm at its finest in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, where the riverfront setting, historic beauty, and unmatched hospitality create the perfect backdrop for the restoration industry’s premier annual gathering.

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