Contents cleaning focuses on belongings inside a damaged building rather than structural repairs. The service includes documenting items, safe packing and transportation, cleaning, deodorizing, drying, and climate-controlled storage. A significant percentage of items can be restored when treated quickly and correctly.

Damaged buildings create hostile environments for belongings. Every hour counts after a fire or flood. Soot is corrosive and continues damaging surfaces long after the fire is out. Water-logged materials develop mould within 24 to 48 hours. Removing contents quickly to a controlled environment stops ongoing damage. Our contents cleaning service handles this process professionally.

The restoration process includes: comprehensive inventory and condition assessment of all items, controlled and documented packout, cleaning using specialized methods appropriate to each item type, drying and stabilization of water-damaged contents, odour treatment, and organized return and placement back in the restored property.

With modern restoration technology, a surprising range of items can be recovered: upholstered and hard furniture, electronics, important documents and photos, textiles and clothing, art and collectibles, business equipment, and sentimental items. Items that appear destroyed are often restorable when treated by professionals.

DIY cleanup efforts often cause additional harm. Using the wrong cleaner can spread soot stains further, permanently set smoke odours into fabric, or damage finishes chemically. Without proper equipment and knowledge, well-intentioned cleaning can render items unrestorable.

Relief Restorations offers digital inventory systems for complete documentation, professional packout services, advanced ultrasonic and specialized cleaning technology, climate-controlled secure storage, and transparent communication throughout the process. We work directly with insurance adjusters to streamline claims.