ServiceMaster NCR News
Common Leaks Detected in Commercial Buildings – What to Do to Prevent Water Damage
While it is true that water damage is most often caused by huge storms and flooding, there are many other factors that can result in a water problem as well. In fact, seemingly minor issues like small leaks have been found to cause much greater damage than natural disasters, as they happen more frequently and usually remain unnoticed for a long time. Water leaks pose a very significant threat to commercial buildings, in particular, as they use much bigger amounts of water than residences – either for their business activities or simply...
read more4th of July – Firework Safety for Your Celebration
According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks injure thousands of people each year and can cause fires that lead to substantial property damage. Fireworks can be dangerous for anyone, but the risk of injury is even higher for children. Follow these fireworks safety tips from the experts at ServiceMaster Restore – and make it a safe and enjoyable celebration for everyone. Fireworks DOs and DON’Ts Consider these rules your starting point for handling fireworks responsibly: DO obey all local laws. DO read all fireworks...
read moreHidden Dangers of Soot: Fire and Smoke Damage Tips
A fire is a frightening experience for anyone involved, but if you think the dangers are over once the flames have been extinguished, you’re wrong. The black residue covering walls, ceilings, and furnishings is not only ugly and hard to clean, but it’s a health hazard. Identifying Soot The residue, more commonly known as soot, is what’s left when fossil fuels like wood, coal, and oil haven’t completely burned. This is why oil and chemical fires produce such thick black smoke. Many items in modern homes contain plastic and other synthetics,...
read morePrevent Property Damage: Signs of Water Leaks and What to Do
A water leak isn’t something that you can ignore and hope it will go away. A leak doesn’t have to be dramatic, like from a broken water main, to cause damage. Over time, even a small leak can lead to expensive water damage and mold growth, so it’s vital to take action at the first sign of a leak. Catching a problem before it becomes worse means that the problem can be repaired easier and at a much lower cost. Water gushing from a pipe is an obvious sign of a leak, but there are other less obvious signs of water leaking that you need to look...
read moreHow to Handle a Hoarder Tenant
Landlords who own and rent homes and apartment buildings have a lot of issues to deal with from their tenants. Tenants may be late on their rent, cause damage to the property, or even get into disputes with their neighbors which requires intervention from the landlord. One major problem that landlords may have to deal with is having a tenant affected by hoarding disorder. Hoarding tenants can cause serious property damage by allowing clutter to build in their homes or apartments. The piles of clutter not only make the home dangerous to...
read moreServiceMaster NCR at the NFMT 2018
ServiceMaster NCR was exhibiting at NFMT We were in Baltimore at the National Facilities Management & Technology show for three days of education, a buzzing expo hall and networking opportunities. NFMT 2018 was a GREAT event! Greg Gandee and Dianne Anderson attended the 3 day event in Baltimore representing ServiceMaster National Capital Restoration to all those awesome folks who make our facilities run smoothly. Greg demonstrated the power of InstaScope mold assessment technology to an educated audience who easily saw the benefits...
read moreHow do you test for mold in your house?
If you see mold in your home, testing is not required, but may be necessary in certain situations. For example, you see mold in your basement, but is it affecting your child’s bedroom on the second floor? Is it in my HVAC system moving throughout my house? Is it under my wood floors, carpets, or behind my walls? These are all pertinent questions and should be addressed and the only way to find out is by conducting a mold test. The question is which mold test should be used? Mold Tests A brief description of the available tests...
read moreFire Safety Tips – Electric Appliances and Cords
Spoiler Alert: In the recent NBC drama, This is Us – Jack dies in a fire which was caused by a CrockPot slow cooker. Frightened fans threaten to throw out their beloved Crock-Pot. https://youtu.be/3K2wtsr0ceE This is great made-for-TV drama, but brings up a few reminders for all electric appliances. Inspect electrical cords for signs of disrepair (fraying, splits, loose plug, etc). Inspect appliance for cracks, rust, worn parts. “Gotta fiddle with the switch” is a big clue that the appliance needs to be thrown away...
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