Join us in celebrating the heroes of clean on National Custodian Day. These men and women perform honorable work that keeps us all healthy at our schools and workplaces by keeping them clean and sanitary.
Storms occur with little warning and can be especially devastating, so you’ll need the company that you can trust to rise to the occasion. Regardless of the type of storm, SERVPRO Franchise Professionals can handle any size disaster.
Most homeowners’ and renters’ insurance does not cover flood damage. Learn more about flood insurance at FloodSmart.gov #PrepareNow #FloodSmart
Spot the differences between the two pictures and tell us how many you found!
In honor of Fire Prevention Week, here are 3 tips to help prevent fire:
1. Avoid unattended or careless use of candles.
2. Do not disable smoke or CO detectors. These are life saving devices that will give you an early warning to a life threatening event.
3. Do not leave your cooking unattended. Cooking is the number one cause of residential fires. Unattended cooking increases the chance of a stove top fire. Watch what you heat and never overheat cooking oils.
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.
Pro Tip: Adjust the vacuum beater brush to proper pile height to agitate just the tips of the carpet fibers and break up soils.
Wear proper personal protective gear, such as gloves, before touching any burned items in your home.
Any mold in your home or business should be treated with caution. SERVPRO Professionals are certified and skilled in mold remediation. #molddamage
All homes have the key ingredients needed for mold growth: the presence of mold spores, a surface for it to grow on, oxygen, warmth, and darkness.
Check out these 25 easy pumpkin carving ideas! https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/halloween-ideas/g238/pumpkin-carving-ideas/
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.
Avoid disaster. New rugs are often treated with a chemical wash to brighten colors. If a chemical wash was too strong, it could loosen the dye and wash out. Pre-test a small area to avoid a big problem.
Immediate mitigation can lessen damage to carpets. Leaving water too long can lead to delamination, stains, warping, and mold.
Happy Halloween! Costume party in the comments.
Candy corn is THE best Halloween candy. Debate over. #NationalCandyCornDay
Our SERVPRO technicians are trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment after your home or business has suffered a fire.
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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If you experience a major water loss or flooding, never turn on electrical appliances that have been exposed to water. Repairs to electrical wiring must be performed by a pro.
After a fire, SERVPRO packs all the damaged content into boxes, cleans them at our facility, and returns them once the home is restored. This is called pack-out.
Candles cause an estimated 15,600 house fires per year. Treat all open flames carefully.
Did you know? Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
Pretesting determines the proper cleaning method and allows your local SERVPRO® franchise professionals to focus on saving your precious items.
After the fire trucks leave, your property will not only have fire and smoke damage, but also some water damage and flooding from firefighting efforts. Call the company that is the industry leader in fire and water restoration, SERVPRO!
Honoring all who served. #VeteransDay
Whether you’re responsible for 1,000 square feet or 100,000 of property damage – be ready for the worst with the very best: Your trusted, local SERVPRO® franchise professional.
The United States Department of Energy states that electric heaters should be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord, however if you must, use the shortest possible heavy-duty cord.
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.
Make sure there is nothing in the oven before each use. An oven should never be used for storage. #firesafety
Happy Thanksgiving! We're all about to discover who learned to cook during quarantine and who didn't.
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
#CookieDay is easily one of the best days of the year. What's your favorite cookie and why is it chocolate chip?
Use predictive text to fill in the blank! All I want for Christmas is ______.
Mitigation requires quick action. The faster #SERVPRO arrives on-site to perform water cleanup, the better the results; including lower claim costs.
SERVPRO® franchise professionals are trained to handle even the toughest of losses. If your home or business suffers fire or smoke damage, contact your local SERVPRO® franchise to help make it “Like it never even happened.”
What is your favorite holiday tradition? Comment below!
Remember when we didn't have to worry about pandemics or murder hornets? For Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day, we're traveling back to a simpler time in 1967, when SERVPRO was founded and new cars were only $3,000.
Unlike the monolith, you know where to find us! #SERVPRO #teambehindtheclean
Daily brushing and regular washing of pets helps to remove outdoor allergens and dander from collecting around your home. Keep you and your pet healthy with good grooming habits. #SERVPRO
Four of every five Christmas tree fires occurred in December or
January. Follow NFPA's guide on Christmas tree fire safety this holiday season!
https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/News-and-Research/Fire-statistics-and-reports/Fact-sheets/ChristmasTreeFactSheet.ashx
Need some new elf on the shelf ideas?
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g3033/fun-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas/
What is your favorite holiday tradition? Comment below!
SERVPRO is your trusted leader in commercial restoration. No matter the size or severity of your loss, we will get your business looking "Like it never even happened."
Keep your Christmas tree fresh longer by following this guide! https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/a24803/tips-to-keep-a-christmas-tree-fresh/
A water loss can involve hazardous materials that require specialized experts. What two hazardous materials are most commonly found in structures, today?
Daily brushing and regular washing of pets helps to remove outdoor allergens and dander from collecting around your home. Keep you and your pet healthy with good grooming habits. #SERVPRO
Four of every five Christmas tree fires occurred in December or
January. Follow NFPA's guide on Christmas tree fire safety this holiday season!
https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/News-and-Research/Fire-statistics-and-reports/Fact-sheets/ChristmasTreeFactSheet.ashx
“Stink, stank, stunk” is how they describe the Grinch but you wouldn’t want your home described that way! Getting your air duct & HVAC systems cleaned periodically can help to eliminate bad odors circulating through your system.
Merry Christmas from our SERVPRO family to yours.
Merry Christmas Eve, SERVPRO Style!
The holidays will look different for all of us this year. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep you and your family safe this holiday season.
SERVPRO is your trusted leader in commercial restoration. No matter the size or severity of your loss, we will get your business looking "Like it never even happened."
Keep your Christmas tree fresh longer by following this guide! https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/a24803/tips-to-keep-a-christmas-tree-fresh/
Who else is ready to wipe 2020 clean? Happy New Year from SERVPRO.
We're not asking for much.
Keep lit candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn. Don't use lit candles in bedrooms, bathrooms and sleeping areas. Blow them out when you leave a room or home, or when you go to bed. When you use candles, place them in a sturdy, safe candle holder that will not burn or tip over. #FireSafety
Porous materials, such as commercial ceiling tiles and carpet, may have to be thrown away if they become moldy. Stay away from the affected area until #SERVPRO professionals can have it cleaned.
“Stink, stank, stunk” is how they describe the Grinch but you wouldn’t want your home described that way! Getting your air duct & HVAC systems cleaned periodically can help to eliminate bad odors circulating through your system.
Merry Christmas from our SERVPRO family to yours.
You may see or smell mold on clothing, drywall, furniture, cardboard boxes, or books, but it may also be hidden under or behind items like carpet, cushions, or walls.
Did you know? Using a dehumidifier in your crawlspace can reduce the amount of moisture in the air. Mold does not grow well in dry areas.
SERVPRO uses three types of water extractors: Truck Mount Extractor, Portable Extractor, Weighted Extraction Tool. Each will rid your home or business of water quickly after a disaster.
Who else is ready to wipe 2020 clean? Happy New Year from SERVPRO.
The dirtiest places in your home and how to clean them!
https://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/clean-and-organize/how-to-clean-the-dirtiest-places-in-your-home-pictures
We've performed more than 27,000 viral pathogen cleanings and are doing all we can to help get America back. One community, business, and home at a time.
If you’re running a portable generator, you need to have a working Carbon Monoxide alarm in your home. #SafetyTip
Keep computer files backed up on an external hard drive or cloud in case of fire damage.
You may see or smell mold on clothing, drywall, furniture, cardboard boxes, or books, but it may also be hidden under or behind items like carpet, cushions, or walls.
SERVPRO’s CMO, Michael Stahl, provided SERVPRO's perspective and expertise on deep cleaning to ABC News. Check it out!
https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/amid-pandemic-white-house-deep-cleaning-handover-75359232
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Video: Amid pandemic, White House gets deep cleaning before handover
Here are 5 "green" movies we'd love to pair with that buttery, crunchy goodness on Popcorn Day. What movie would you add?
On MLK Day 2021, Dr. King's words still resonate with all of us.
The dirtiest places in your home and how to clean them!
https://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/clean-and-organize/how-to-clean-the-dirtiest-places-in-your-home-pictures
We've performed more than 27,000 viral pathogen cleanings and are doing all we can to help get America back. One community, business, and home at a time.
Understanding and managing air flow is also critical to the success of a mold remediation project.
After flooding or water damage, open windows and doors of the house to aid in the drying-out process.
Fire Fact: Frying is still the leading activity associated with cooking fires.
SERVPRO’s CMO, Michael Stahl, provided SERVPRO's perspective and expertise on deep cleaning to ABC News. Check it out!
https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/amid-pandemic-white-house-deep-cleaning-handover-75359232
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Video: Amid pandemic, White House gets deep cleaning before handover
Here are 5 "green" movies we'd love to pair with that buttery, crunchy goodness on Popcorn Day. What movie would you add?
Electrical fires can be prevented. Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets where they can get damaged.
Containment is the creation of isolation barriers to ensure mold contamination does not spread to other areas of a facility.
Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. #FunAtWorkDay
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We probably use more bubble wrap than you think. During the restoration process, often with fire or water damage, the team does a “packout” and packs away the property’s contents to be temporarily moved during the restoration process. #BubbleWrapDay
Understanding and managing air flow is also critical to the success of a mold remediation project.
After flooding or water damage, open windows and doors of the house to aid in the drying-out process.
Today, we thank all the great meteorologists that keep our teams updated on the latest weather conditions when disaster strikes.
Conversation hearts.. you either love them or hate them! Which team are you on?
Three simple tips to clean up dust in your home:
1. Change your bedding once a week.
2. Clean from top to bottom.
3. Remove clutter from floors.
The IICRC states that 79% of soil in carpet is dry soil. Vacuuming is a key component to proper care and maintenance of carpet. #CleaningTip
Electrical fires can be prevented. Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets where they can get damaged.
Containment is the creation of isolation barriers to ensure mold contamination does not spread to other areas of a facility.
Do you have sewage backup coverage? Heavy storms and runoff can overburden city water systems causing water to back up in your home. Check your coverage with your insurance agent.
It's best to only have one major appliance plugged into an outlet. Running several appliances at once could blow a circuit.
Roses are red, violets are blue, give SERVPRO a call, we are here to help you!
A musty smell in your bathroom could be a sign of hidden water damage. 3 common issues are:
1. Cracked shower tile
2. Leaky seals at base of toilet
3. Damaged or old caulking and grout
Today, we thank all the great meteorologists that keep our teams updated on the latest weather conditions when disaster strikes.
Can you spot the 3 differences between these pictures? Comment below and tell us what they are!
A leaky pipe left unattended will eventually cause a mold problem in your home. Have leaks and drips fixed right away to avoid bigger problems in the future.
Keep water heater temperatures under 120 degrees to maximize their efficiency. #SERVPRO
Food or fungus? Can you tell? If there's a mold problem in your home, give the professionals a call today to remove it.
As fire cleanup pro's with 50 years of experience, we use two proven methods to clean smoke residues. A vacuum helps us remove loose particles. When particles aren’t loose, they must be dissolved and broken down before removal.
Store boxes and books away from external walls and windows where moisture is prone to gather. Mold can begin to build up between the wall and the stored items.
Can you spot the 3 differences between these pictures? Comment below and tell us what they are!
A leaky pipe left unattended will eventually cause a mold problem in your home. Have leaks and drips fixed right away to avoid bigger problems in the future.
Keep water heater temperatures under 120 degrees to maximize their efficiency. #SERVPRO
Do you have sewage backup coverage? Heavy storms and runoff can overburden city water systems causing water to back up in your home. Check your coverage with your insurance agent.
Learn how to clean different types of stove tops with these smart ideas for glass tops, gas burner grates, and electric coil burners in this article! https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/house-cleaning/tips/how-to-clean-a-stove-top/
As fire cleanup pro's with 50 years of experience, we use two proven methods to clean smoke residues. A vacuum helps us remove loose particles. When particles aren’t loose, they must be dissolved and broken down before removal.
On International Women's Day, we're proud to recognize that women have ownership in more than 50% of our franchises.
Dubbed the "King of Clean," SERVPRO CEO Rick Isaacson discusses the impact of a global pandemic on the company's cleaning business in 2020. https://bit.ly/3bEkid8
The signs of dryer lint build up:
1. Your clothes are taking much longer to dry
2. An off, burnt smell in your garments
3. The laundry room feels warmer than usual when the dryer is running
Pipes in your home can crack under the pressure when the temperatures change drastically. SERVPRO of Mesa East can help restore the water damaged areas of your home.
Poll time! What is your top priority when it comes to Spring cleaning? A. Windows B. Floors C. Closets D. Cabinets
Fire Fact: Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately and do not run cords under rugs or furniture.
Time to settle a debate on National Potato Chip day. Are you on Team Wavy or Team Classic? #nationalpotatochipday
If water finds it's way into your Mesa home, be sure to call our team of water damage restoration experts! SERVPRO of Mesa East is ready to respond to your call 24/7/365!
Baseboards keep water from evaporating. Mold can usually be found there after a water loss.
Don't let spring storms take the spring out of your step, be prepared with SERVPRO's number saved in your phone this season.
Slow leaks in your pipes can lead to more than just water damage. Finding the hidden damage is what our team is trained to do! Our trained technicians found this hidden moisture.
Here's a water joke for National Let's Laugh Day. A friend called about their kitchen and how it's filled with water. I think they meant well. Know a good "dad joke"? We want to hear it!
SERVPRO of Mesa East can arrive quickly to your water damage, and begin mitigation immediately. It is crucial to begin the drying process as quickly as possible to prevent secondary damage.
Warping, swelling, staining, OH MY. Water damage can ruin your floors and the longer the water sits, the worse the damage can be.
As kids, we searched endlessly in clover patches for the elusive 4-leaf clover. Who else remembers doing this? #stpatricksday
Water damage in your Mesa home can lead to secondary damage. We have a team of mold remediation experts that can provide an assessment of the damage, create a remediation plan to ensure your home is rid of the harmful microbial growth.
Supply lines in your kitchen can become a source of major water damage in your home. SERVPRO of Mesa East will respond quickly to your call! #heretohelp
What do you do after a water heater malfunction:
A. Shut off the main water line
B. Shut off the power to the water heater
C. Call SERVPRO!
D. All of the Above
Keep mats and rugs clean to keep dirt from being tracked through your building. #CleaningTip
It's a puppy party in the comments, admission is free.
When wet, some insulation like fiberglass or expanded foam can be dried and saved. Blown insulation that's wet loses it's R-value, or ability to insulate, and should be replaced.
