by Calgary Contents | Jun 30, 2026 | Contents Restoration
When a flood, burst pipe, or sewer backup soaks your paperwork, the clock starts immediately. Document restoration after water damage is possible far more often than people expect — wet books, files, photos, and records can frequently be saved — but only if you act...
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 | Contents Restoration
After a fire, flood, or mould incident in your Calgary home, one of the most stressful decisions you’ll face is figuring out what to do with your damaged belongings. Should you try to restore that smoke-stained sofa, or just buy a new one? Is it worth sending...
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...
