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Reflecting on the Year and Embracing the Holiday Spirit 'Tis the season to be jolly, and oh, what a jolly year it has been! Before we dive into the festive spirit, here's a little restoration humour to tickle your funny bones: What do restoration experts sing at Christmas? "O Mouldy Night"! In the spirit of reflection, take a moment to acknowledge your accomplishments. Each restoration project, every challenge overcome, and the collective wisdom shared within our community have contrib …

Hello and greetings, dear customers! As we find ourselves in the home stretch of 2023, it's the perfect time to encourage everyone to hang in there and keep pushing toward the holiday season. It's been an incredibly busy month across the Restore Solutions & ACRA family, filled with exciting events and opportunities. Our recent trip to New Zealand for the Heat Drying Information Session and the 1-Day Structural Drying, Water Damage & Mould Remediation course was a fantastic experience. We wan …

Welcome to the October edition of our newsletter! As we step into this new month, our team is gearing up for another exciting and eventful period. October promises to be a bustling month filled with travel, opportunities to connect with our valued customers, and furthering our commitment to excellence in the industry. Reflecting on recent events, our Flood House course in August was a resounding success. Four days of hands-on training provided not only valuable knowledge but als …

Selecting the right cleaning chemical is crucial in the professional cleaning and restoration industry. Stabilised Chlorine Dioxide and Hydrogen Peroxide are two commonly used options, each with its unique properties and considerations. In this blog post, we will explore the key factors professionals should keep in mind when deciding between these two chemicals. The idea for this discussion arose from recognizing the industry's misunderstandings around these chemicals. We initiated a dia …

Embrace the Vibrant Spring! As we step into September, the springtime energy fills the air, and we're thrilled to welcome the new season with open arms. With only a few months left in the year, time seems to be dancing by. Are you prepared for the invigorating Spring and Summer ahead? As nature awakens and variations in rainfall become more apparent after a dry winter, it's crucial to remember how moisture can significantly impact the drying process. The rapid onset of microbial growth is …

Get ready for some more newsletter goodness! It’s been a busy month in the RS/ACRA family; the start of a new (financial) year, many golf events and km travelled in the name of golf and exciting work things.Here's Janie Carroll winning the NSW 12 Year-old Girls State Championships. This month, we had the privilege of hosting Lane Larsen, the brilliant mind behind Clean Claims, for a live demo! This amazing product for reporting, invoicing, and documentation in the restoration industry left …

Get ready for the latest edition of our monthly newsletter! We are celebrating making it through the end of another financial year with style and resilience! (And we mean Lorelle is not yet curled into the fetal position!) It has been a remarkable month in our Restore & ACRA family and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing many of our valued customers at the RIA Conference and our various training events and workshops early last month. We are so proud of our booth we put together and the chance to sha …

We are in final countdown mode for the most anticipated event in the restoration industry: the RIA Conference & Tradeshow! Garry has already begun his travels from Brisbane to Melbourne in the beloved van with the company of friends. The sound system is booming and any bets on whether he will encounter any snags along the way? (For context, his drive to Mackay in March did result in a tire change) Lorelle will fly down in the following days.. someone must get some work done, right?We are ready f …

It’s hard to believe another month has gone by, but we’re excited to bring you another edition of our newsletter packed with helpful information and industry insights! But first..“Why did the restoration technician break up with his girlfriend? … Because she kept saying “why don’t you just use bleach and call it a day?”” We are beginning to feel the hints of winter here in Brisbane; the days are shorter and the temperature outlook for the next week has a max of 25 degrees (rest ass …

Wow, what a week! We’re back hot (literally) from our March Flood House training event. A great 4 days of exchanging ideas, taking in new knowledge, equipping new and experienced technicians a like. This great group of students held each other accountable as the week went on to ensure that each person brought the best as we dried the flood house in 4 days. It is no cruisy week with the amount of theory and practical application required from each person, but we make it fun and had a blast tog …