by Calgary Contents | May 31, 2026 | Cleaning, Contents Restoration
Quick answer: Antiques and heirlooms can almost always be restored after Calgary water or fire damage if you stabilize them within the first 24 hours and don’t use household cleaners. Different materials — wood, ceramics, metal, fabric, paper — need...
by Calgary Contents | May 31, 2026 | Cleaning, Contents Restoration
Quick answer: Water-damaged family photos can often be saved if you act within 48 hours. Don’t let them dry stuck together — instead, gently rinse, separate, and air-dry single prints face-up on absorbent paper. Severely stuck, mouldy, or pre-1960 photos...
by Calgary Contents | Apr 27, 2026 | Cleaning, Contents Restoration
You wake up at 2 a.m. to the sound of running water — except no taps are open. By the time you find the source, water is pouring through the basement ceiling, your finished family room is soaked, and the smell of wet drywall is already settling in. A frozen pipe burst...
by Calgary Contents | Mar 27, 2026 | Cleaning, Contents Restoration
Many belongings can be saved after mould, especially hard, non-porous items and finished wood, which can be cleaned and sanitized. Porous items with mould deep inside, such as mattresses, upholstery foam, carpet and cardboard, usually cannot. Documents and photographs...
by Calgary Contents | Dec 24, 2025 | Cleaning
After a flood or fire, one of the most common questions Calgary homeowners ask is:“Should I fog my home, or do I need full professional cleaning?” The short answer is that fogging and traditional cleaning are not competing solutions—they serve different purposes, and...
by Calgary Contents | Oct 28, 2025 | Cleaning, Contents Restoration, Odour Removal
Experiencing smoke damage in your home or business can be overwhelming. Beyond the visible destruction, smoke can infiltrate various materials, leaving behind odours and residues that are challenging to remove. Understanding which items can be salvaged and which...
