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Strauss Cleaners

Services

Water Damage, Mold Remediation, and Expert Cleaning.

Water damage and mold are the core of the business. The emergency line is answered six days a week, and the inspection is free. We bill insurers directly on covered claims, and you don't need a claim to hire us. Every cleaning service is listed below as well.

Air movers, an axial fan and a dehumidifier drying a flooded basement floor
Moisture meter held against a purple wall covered in black mold growth

01

Water Damage Restoration

Full-service water damage restoration: emergency water removal, mitigation and structural drying verified with moisture meters, cleanup, and complete build-back. IICRC-certified, same-day response, and we bill your insurance directly.

  • Same-day emergency response, six days a week
  • IICRC-certified water damage restoration technicians
  • Truck-mounted extraction plus commercial dehumidifiers and air movers
Technician in full protective gear spraying antimicrobial treatment on flood-cut basement walls

02

Emergency Water Removal

Rapid water extraction with same-day dispatch, six days a week. Truck-mounted extractors and submersible pumps pull standing water out fast, and drying equipment goes down the same visit.

  • Emergency line answered by a person, not a machine, six days a week
  • Same-day arrival with extraction equipment already on the truck
  • Truck-mounted extractors and submersible pumps for deep or wide water
Sewage backup filling a basement laundry sink with black wastewater and spilling onto the floor

03

Basement Flood Cleanup

Basement flood cleanup for finished and unfinished spaces: pump-out, contents triage, drying sized for below-grade rooms, and a clear answer about the sump, grading, or gutter problem that caused it.

  • Sump pump failures, groundwater seepage, and storm-driven flooding
  • Submersible pumps for anything from an inch to a few feet of water
  • Water category assessed first, since groundwater and sewage backup are different jobs
Technician in full protective gear spraying antimicrobial treatment on flood-cut basement walls

04

Sewage Cleanup

Sewage backups and overflows cleaned to IICRC Category 3 standards: protective equipment, containment, removal of contaminated porous materials, EPA-registered disinfection, and lawful disposal.

  • IICRC Category 3 (black water) protocols from the first minute on site
  • Full PPE and plastic containment so contamination stays in the work zone
  • Contaminated porous materials removed: carpet, pad, and affected drywall
Sewage backup filling a basement laundry sink with black wastewater and spilling onto the floor

05

Burst Pipe Cleanup

Cleanup and drying for burst and frozen pipes, plus the appliance failures that cause most indoor floods: washing machine hoses, water heaters, dishwasher and fridge lines. We trace, dry, document, and rebuild.

  • Frozen and burst pipe cleanup through Hudson Valley winters
  • Appliance failures too: washer hoses, water heaters, dishwasher and ice-maker lines
  • Phone walk-through to your main shut-off before the crew arrives
Water stains spreading across a garage ceiling beneath supply pipes and a garage door opener after a pipe leak

06

Storm Damage Cleanup

Storm water intrusion cleanup: roof leaks, wind-driven rain, and flash flooding. Emergency extraction, drying, soaked-material removal, and photos of how the water got in, which is what your insurer will ask about.

  • Roof leak intrusion, wind-driven rain, and flash flood cleanup
  • Same-day emergency response, six days a week
  • Tarping and board-up coordinated while permanent repairs are scheduled
Flooded basement with water sheeting across the floor around exercise equipment and stored belongings

07

Structural Drying & Dehumidification

Professional structural drying: low-grain refrigerant dehumidification, engineered airflow, daily logged moisture readings, and a written drying report showing your home reached dry standard.

  • Moisture meters, thermal imaging, and thermo-hygrometers on every job
  • Low-grain refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifiers sized to the space and the wet load
  • Air movers placed from the moisture map rather than spaced evenly
Moisture meter reading taken in front of a collapsed water-damaged kitchen ceiling

08

Water Damage Repair & Reconstruction

The build-back after water or mold work: drywall, insulation, flooring, trim, and paint — done by the same company that dried the structure, scoped to match the insurance estimate line by line.

  • Drywall, insulation, taping, and paint-matched finishing
  • Flooring replacement and subfloor repair after water losses
  • Trim, baseboard, and casing matched to the rest of the house
Kitchen gutted to bare studs and open ceiling joists after water damage, appliances protected

09

Mold Remediation

Mold remediation built on IICRC S520 practice: sealed containment, HEPA-filtered negative air, physical removal of affected materials, and the moisture fix that keeps mold from coming back.

  • Sealed containment with HEPA-filtered negative air keeps spores in the work zone
  • Colonized porous materials physically removed, not sprayed and encapsulated
  • HEPA vacuuming and damp-wiping of every surface in the work area
Black mold colonies spreading across a bathroom ceiling and upper walls above the shower

10

Mold Inspection & Testing

Moisture-first mold inspections: visual assessment, meter and thermal-imaging moisture mapping, and clear advice on when lab sampling is worth the money and when it isn't.

  • Moisture-first inspection with meters and thermal imaging
  • Visible mold rarely needs a lab to confirm it, and we'll say so
  • Air and surface sampling through an independent lab when it changes the plan
Black mold colonies spreading across a bathroom ceiling and upper walls above the shower

11

Carpet Cleaning

Commercial-grade steam cleaning with pH-balanced rinses and fiber-safe spot treatment. Most homes dry in 4–8 hours.

  • Pre-vacuum, pre-treat, then hot-water extraction on every job
  • Extra extraction passes on traffic lanes and stairs, where soil packs deepest
  • Pet urine treatment with enzyme deodorizer
Bright sunroom with white boucle chairs, sofa and hanging egg chair before carpet cleaning

12

Air Duct Cleaning

Whole-system air duct cleaning with negative-pressure vacuum collection and mechanical agitation, documented with before-and-after photos. The camera inspection comes first, and it decides whether cleaning is even worth doing.

  • Negative-pressure vacuum collection captures the dust instead of scattering it
  • Mechanical agitation of every supply and return run in the system
  • Before-and-after photos of your actual ductwork, every job
Close-up of an air vent opening thick with dust and lint buildup

13

Area Rug Cleaning

Synthetic rugs cleaned on-site; wool, hand-knotted, and viscose rugs go to our facility for a full immersion wash and flat-dry. Free pickup and delivery across our NY and NJ service area.

  • Free pickup and delivery across Orange, Rockland, Westchester & Dutchess NY and North Jersey
  • Dye-stability check before any water touches the rug
  • Off-site immersion wash for wool, hand-knotted, and delicate fibers
Decorative swirl-pattern area rug freshly cleaned on a parquet floor

14

Upholstery Cleaning

Microfiber, polyester, olefin, cotton blends, linen, and viscose. Colorfastness tested, low-moisture extraction, even drying.

  • Solvent-safe degreasing for body-oil darkening on arms and headrests
  • Pet and smoke odor neutralization with enzyme treatment
  • Microfiber, linen, and viscose-safe processes
Bright sunroom with white boucle chairs, sofa and hanging egg chair before carpet cleaning

15

Mattress Cleaning

Low-moisture mattress deep cleaning with optional deodorizing, built for households with allergies, kids, or pets. Dries in 2–4 hours.

  • Low-moisture hand-tool process that cleans without soaking the mattress
  • Allergen-focused deep clean: dust mites, dander, and skin debris
  • Pet and bedwetting odor treatment with enzyme chemistry

16

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Full-run dryer vent cleaning from the drum connection to the exterior termination. Lint buildup is a leading cause of home dryer fires, and it's also why towels take two cycles.

  • The full run cleaned, from the drum connection to the exterior hood
  • Rotary brush and vacuum extraction of packed lint
  • Bird nests and animal blockages cleared at the termination
Disconnected dryer vent hose on a lint-covered laundry room floor

17

Chimney Cleaning

Chimney sweeping for wood-burning fireplaces and stoves: creosote removal, smoke-shelf and firebox cleaning, dust-free HEPA containment, and a straightforward visual check with photos.

  • Full sweep: flue, smoke chamber, smoke shelf, and firebox
  • Drop cloths and HEPA-filtered vacuum containment keep soot out of the room
  • Creosote buildup assessed and photographed

18

Odor Removal

Pet, smoke, and musty odor removal that starts with finding what's producing the smell: enzyme treatment, deep extraction, HEPA air scrubbing, plus a moisture check when musty means something more.

  • Source-first approach: we find what's making the smell before treating anything
  • Pet urine: UV inspection, enzyme + oxidizer chemistry, pad assessment
  • Smoke and cooking odors: surface cleaning plus HEPA air scrubbing
Sewage backup filling a basement laundry sink with black wastewater and spilling onto the floor