8 Ways the Contents Valet can save you Time, Money and effort
by Exclusively Contents, Inc. | Feb 24, 2021 | Cleaning
1. Some contractors prefer to finish a job, then hand an adjuster their final invoice after everything is done. Barb Jackson CR, who has trained over 5000 contents firms, teaches them to create what she calls a “pre-estimate.” This is given to the adjuster, property...
Kills Coronavirus for 90 Days
by Exclusively Contents, Inc. | Feb 18, 2021 | Cleaning
Researchers at a Hong Kong university have produced a new substance that acts as an anti-viral coating for up to 90 days. They explain that it is heat sensitive and opens (like a flower) at human touch. Then it releases its antimicrobial substance, which kills viruses...
Getting Insurance Policies Renewed
by Exclusively Contents, Inc. | Feb 11, 2021 | Cleaning
You already know about the policy some contents valet have of giving a small courtesy gift box to the insured at the beginning and end of a job with the insurance agent’s card as the only literature inside, and saying something like, “Your agent, Susan Sondheim asked...
Keeping out of Trouble
by Exclusively Contents, Inc. | Feb 4, 2021 | Cleaning
The RIA, IICRC, and AIHA have released a report urging contractors to no longer use phrases like, “Clean and disinfect,” but to now say, “…they perform services such as ‘wipe surfaces’ and ‘apply a disinfectant’.” This of course was to circumvent any misunderstanding...
Who else wants to Hire the Contents valet
by Exclusively Contents, Inc. | Jan 26, 2021 | Cleaning
Wherever you find damaged contents, more often than not, you will find contents restoration professionals. Adjusters hire them to improve their bottom line, impress their managers and produce satisfied customers. Agents engage their services because the valet know how...Latest Blogs
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