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.
What is your favorite pumpkin spice flavored food or drink?
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.
October is here! What are you looking forward to this month?
Wear proper personal protective gear, such as gloves, before touching any burned items in your home.
Disasters do not wait for a convenient time to strike, #SERVPRO of South Tulsa County knows that. SERVPRO of South Tulsa County provides emergency restoration and cleaning services whenever you need them.
To get in the October mindset, check out these pumpkin crafts! https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/pumpkin-crafts-and-activities-for-kids/
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.
You’ll know a business is Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned by the shield posted on their front window. Along with digital emblems and other collateral, this beacon represents their commitment to the comfort and security of their employees, customers and community.
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.
Water Damage Fact: Moisture reactivates dormant odors. After a water loss, old pet urine stains will begin smell again.
We teamed up with Grant Gingrich State Farm to feed the staff at Claremore Veterans Center. We love our vets! 🇺🇸
Feather dusters make existing dust worse, causing it to settle somewhere else in your home. Damp cloths or furniture wipes work best.
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.
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.
Our SERVPRO technicians are trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment after your home or business has suffered a fire.
With our drying chamber and document restoration processes, priceless family photos and valuable documents can be salvaged if damaged during a water loss.
With over 50 years of experience in biochemical spill remediation and decontamination, you can trust #SERVPRO of South Tulsa County Professionals to bring a higher standard of clean to the places we gather.
Happy Halloween! Costume party in the comments.
Candy corn is THE best Halloween candy. Debate over. #NationalCandyCornDay
Check out our water damage tips! #SERVPRO
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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.
Distinguishing between dust & soot: 1. Soot is black, dust is grey; 2. Dust bunches and soot doesn’t; 3. Soot may also be grey but has less bulk than dust; 4. Soot could be hard to see, check with white tissue.
Honoring all who served. #VeteransDay
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
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 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!
At SERVPRO of South Tulsa, we want your customers to feel safe and secure in your space. That's why we developed our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned Program. Learn more here: https://www.servprosouthtulsacounty.com/certified-servpro-cleaned
5 places people overlook when checking for mold: washing machine connections; plastic p-trap; ice maker connections; water heater; wallboard
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, and the day before Thanksgiving.
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 put out 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
Easy Thanksgiving Crafts to Decorate Your Home https://www.bhg.com/thanksgiving/crafts/easy-thanksgiving-handcrafts/
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.
Pretesting determines the proper cleaning method and allows your local SERVPRO® franchise professionals to focus on saving your precious items.
Did you know? November is National Gratitude Month. What are you thankful for today?
A #firedamage move-out has several benefits: quicker remodeling process, protecting items from potential damage, protecting contents from further on-site damage.
Happy Thanksgiving! We're all about to discover who learned to cook during quarantine and who didn't.
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.”
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.
#CookieDay is easily one of the best days of the year. What's your favorite cookie and why is it chocolate chip?
Need some new elf on the shelf ideas? https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g3033/fun-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas/
Name that Christmas movie!
Use predictive text to fill in the blank! All I want for Christmas is ______.
Time matters after fire damage. With the right technology and equipment we can help lower claim costs. Keep calm and call SERVPRO!
Keep your Christmas tree fresh longer by following this guide!
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Name that Christmas movie!
Frozen pipes are an unfortunate part of winter weather. If you try to turn on your water and nothing, or only a trickle comes out - you are likely dealing with frozen pipes! #SERVPRO
Members of our team partaking in our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program! Our defensive disinfecting response to the pandemic. Call our offices (918) 437-2095 to learn more today.
Disinfect and feel confident in your properties clean with our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program. https://www.servprosouthtulsacounty.com/certified-servpro-cleaned
A water loss can involve hazardous materials that require specialized experts. What two hazardous materials are most commonly found in structures, today?
An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas.
SERVPRO of South Tulsa County is here to serve you if your home or business suffers water damage! (918) 437-2095
Fun fact: Santa's sleigh will travel at 2,340,000 miles per hour to visit every home in the world on Christmas Eve.
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."
Fire and water damage emergencies don't pause for the Holidays, and neither do we. Our SERVPRO of South Tulsa County team is on standby and here to help when you need us most. (918) 437-2095
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.
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.
According to the National Fire Protection Association: "On average, one of every 52 reported home fires that began with a Christmas tree resulted in a death, compared to an average of one death per 135 total reported home fires."
If your pipes have ALREADY frozen over. . .
🔵 Locate the water main shut-off valve
🔵 Open the faucet so thawing water can flow freely & relieve pressure
🔵 Warm the pipes w/ a space heater or hairdryer
🔵 If you find leaks are causing water damage, give us a call right away
After you make sure your space heater is at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, plug it in directly to an outlet rather than an extension cord to avoid a fire.
The US reports over 600 main pipe breaks a day. That's roughly 7 billion gallons of wasted water each day. #SERVPRO
Merry Christmas from our SERVPRO family to yours.
Merry Christmas Eve, SERVPRO Style!
Fire and water damage emergencies don't pause for the Holidays, and neither do we. Our SERVPRO of South Tulsa County team is on standby and here to help when you need us most. (918) 437-2095
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.
What is the IICRC? It's a non-profit certification body for the restoration industry founded in 1972. #SERVPRO is certified with the IICRC for water, fire, and mold damage.
Who else is ready to wipe 2020 clean? Happy New Year from SERVPRO.
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How To Handle Frozen Pipes in Your Building
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How To Handle Frozen Pipes in Your Building
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A good indication of a failing hot water heater is a puddle of water underneath it, indicating a slow leak, or rusted or corroded fittings on the top of the heater. Water heaters are under a great deal of pressure and will flood if the leak is not cared for immediately. #SERVPRO
After you make sure your space heater is at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, plug it in directly to an outlet rather than an extension cord to avoid a fire.
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
Mold Prevention Tip: Ensure that crawl spaces in basements have proper drainage to limit water seepage.
Keep computer files backed up on an external hard drive or cloud in case of fire damage. #SERVPRO
What is the IICRC? It's a non-profit certification body for the restoration industry founded in 1972. #SERVPRO is certified with the IICRC for water, fire, and mold damage.
Who else is ready to wipe 2020 clean? Happy New Year from SERVPRO.
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When you leave home for an extended period of time, make sure that all of your appliances are unplugged to prevent them from overheating and causing a fire.
Fire Fact: Frying is still the leading activity associated with cooking fires.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be clean with 40% of consumers citing store cleanliness as a top concern. Enroll your business in the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program to ensure safety for employees and customers alike. #SERVPROCleaned #teambehindtheclean
Call SERVPRO of South Tulsa County for a free quote! (918) 437-2095
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.
What is the IICRC? It's a non-profit certification body for the restoration industry founded in 1972. #SERVPRO is certified with the IICRC for water, fire, and mold damage.
#FireSafety Tip: NEVER use a generator, camp stove, charcoal grill, gasoline or propane heater indoors.
Electrostatic Sprayers allow us to reach the underside, the back side, and nooks or crevasses of the target surface, making it more effective than conventional sprayers. Call SERVPRO of South Tulsa County for a free quote on professional disinfection services for your Tulsa, OK business. (918) 437-2095
After flooding or water damage, open windows and doors of the house to aid in the drying-out process.
SERVPRO’s CMO, Michael Stahl, provided SERVPRO's perspective and expertise on deep cleaning to ABC News. Check it out!
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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.
Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. #FunAtWorkDay
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
Always do a thorough walk-through of your home during flood-prone times. Pay special attention to rarely inspected areas like under the stairs, back corners of basements, etc.
3 Important Steps After Finding a Kitchen Sink Leak
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3 Important Steps After Finding a Kitchen Sink Leak
#FireSafety Tip: NEVER use a generator, camp stove, charcoal grill, gasoline or propane heater indoors.
It's Groundhog Day! Phil has spoken, and it looks like we are getting 6 more weeks of winter! ❄️
It's Burn Awareness Week. This week gives us the opportunity to educate our community on the importance of fire safety. Tips to avoid burns:
-Keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges. Keep hot liquids away from babies and small children. Put drinks and soups in the center of the table away from curious fingers.
-Use the back burners of the stove top to prevent children from reaching up and touching hot pots and pans. Turn pot and pan handles toward the back of the stove so they cannot be easily reached or tipped.
-Be sure to turn off unattended hot appliances such as irons or hair straighteners. Turn off hot items such as heating pads or blankets off before going to sleep.
-Don’t wear loose clothing near fire, grills or stoves.
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.
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
Always do a thorough walk-through of your home during flood-prone times. Pay special attention to rarely inspected areas like under the stairs, back corners of basements, etc.
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
SERVPRO of South Tulsa County is your trusted leader in residential and commercial water loss. If your property suffers burst pipes or winter weather damage, our team is here to help. (918) 437-2095
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Areas of freezing drizzle continue across parts of NE OK & far NW AR. Most precip remained along and north of Interstate 44. Many areas remain slick, esp. on untreated & elevated surfaces. Use extreme caution if travel is necessary this A.M.
Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break. #SERVPRO
Today, we thank all the great meteorologists that keep our teams updated on the latest weather conditions when disaster strikes.
The Super Bowl is this weekend! Who are you rooting for? Predict the final score in the comments below.
Remove debris from your rain gutters. A clogged gutter can send water down the side of your house causing unnecessary water damage. #SERVPRO
Conversation hearts.. you either love them or hate them! Which team are you on?
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. #SERVPRO
Frozen pipes don't always break near the outside walls. Ice forms within the pipe starting from the outside wall and adds pressure inside the water line. The pipe will break at the weakest point which could be anywhere inside your home. Call SERVPRO of South Tulsa County for immediate assistance at the first signs of water damage. (918) 437-2095
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.
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
Can you spot the 3 differences between these pictures? Comment below and tell us what they are!
Are your window screens filthy? Try using a lint roller to remove cobwebs, pet hair, and dirt. #CleaningTip
SERVPRO of South Tulsa County has you covered. If you can see water but don't know where it's coming from, call SERVPRO. We'll use our thermal imaging camera to find where the leak is hiding. Stay warm, stay safe, and remember we are here to help 24/7, 365. (918) 437-2095
It's best to only have one major appliance plugged into an outlet. Running several appliances at once could blow a circuit. #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.
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.
Our team has been working endlessly to restore affected properties after Winter Storm Uri. We are dedicated to restoring your property back to pre-loss conditions. We encourage residents to be patient while we make every effort to respond as quickly as possible. #SERVPRO #heretohelp
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.
HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance Filter. It is 99.97% effective with particles .03 microns in size.
Good ventilation and a dry environment will prevent mold and mildew therefore improving your home's air quality.
Fire safety tip: Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement, both inside and outside of sleeping areas.
At SERVPRO Team Jones, we are no strangers of disaster and over the last 15 years our Large Loss Disaster Recovery Team has traveled nationwide to restore properties back to pre-loss conditions. We are humbled and honored to be able to help our local community after disaster. #OneTeam
Peanut butter rocks, until it gets in your carpet or sofa. Remove it by scraping up the excess PB. Apply a dry solvent product, cover with a white towel, and gently tamp repeatedly using clean areas of the towel until all the peanut butter is removed. #PeanutButterLoversDay
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.
No naps around here on Napping Day! We're a 24/7 service and always "Ready for whatever happens.®"
When water intrusions are not addressed right away, the resulting damage can lead to an increased risk of mold growth. #SERVPRO
Don't let spring storms take the spring out of your step, be prepared with SERVPRO's number saved in your phone this season.
Time to settle a debate on National Potato Chip day. Are you on Team Wavy or Team Classic? #nationalpotatochipday
Don’t leave roof repairs for a rainy day. A small leak can cause mold damage inside your home.
No naps around here on Napping Day! We're a 24/7 service and always "Ready for whatever happens.®"
When water intrusions are not addressed right away, the resulting damage can lead to an increased risk of mold growth. #SERVPRO
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!
Baseboards keep water from evaporating. Mold can usually be found there after a water loss.
As kids, we searched endlessly in clover patches for the elusive 4-leaf clover. Who else remembers doing this? #stpatricksday
Don't let spring storms take the spring out of your step, be prepared with SERVPRO's number saved in your phone this season.
Time to settle a debate on National Potato Chip day. Are you on Team Wavy or Team Classic? #nationalpotatochipday
Mold is a Saprophyte. It lives on dead or decaying organic matter. At the first signs of mold in your home or business, call the professionals at SERVPRO!
Did you know? Mold destroys more wood than fires, floods, and termites combined.
It's National Umbrella Month! When rain affects your home or business, SERVPRO is always here to help.
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.
