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Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, SERVPRO can board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs.
Wooden cutting boards, trash cans, behind the stove (where food crumbs fall) and windows and window sills in the kitchen are like heaven for mold spores. They feed off of these places, so keeping them clean and dry is critical for keeping mold at bay.
Inspect windows and roofs after heavy storms for moisture. The excess moisture will cause mold to grow if left uncleaned.
Water Damage Fact: Moisture reactivates dormant odors. After a water loss, old pet urine stains will begin smell again.
It's our best tip we can give–full stop. Shut off the source of the water if you experience a major leak or water loss.
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With our drying chamber and document restoration processes, priceless family photos and valuable documents can be salvaged if damaged during a water loss.
The water extraction step removes the majority of the water from your home or property. By performing thorough water extraction, SERVPRO Franchise Professionals help reduce the drying time and help to prevent mold and secondary water damage.
Did you know? November is National Gratitude Month. What are you thankful for today?
During quarantine, some property owners temporarily shut off their HVAC systems which created ideal conditions indoors for mold growth. If you think you've discovered mold in your property, give us a call about removing it.
5 places people overlook when checking for mold: washing machine connections; plastic p-trap; ice maker connections; water heater; wallboard
In fire damage restoration, there are many ways to loosen smoke residues. Blast cleaning is a heavy agitator that uses compressed air to blast sand, baking soda, CO2, dry ice, or even ground corn cobs against a soiled surface like charred wood.
5 Dangers of Deep Frying a Turkey
-Turkey fryers can easily tip over, spilling hot cooking oil over a large area or surface.
-An over-filled cooking pot can cause cooking oil to spill or splatter when the turkey is placed in the pot.
-Even a small amount of cooking oil spilling on a hot burner can cause a large fire.
-Without thermostat controls, deep fryers can overheat cooking oil to the point of igniting a fire.
-The sides of the cooking pot, lid, and pot handles can get dangerously hot.
Do you know the difference between Class A and B fire extinguishers?
-Class A: This is the most common extinguisher and can be used to putout fires in ordinary combustibles such as cloth, wood, rubber, paper, and many plastics.
-Class B: Used on fires involving flammable liquids, such as grease, gasoline, and oil.
Have you started teaching your kids about fire safety?
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