Upcoming CE Classes offered by Servicemaster

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Servicemaster is offering CE Classes on Mitgating Personal Property – Packout Claims.

We would like to offer you an opportunity to benefit from reduced claim severities and improve the service you provide to policyholders. We have created a training program designed to educate you and your staff about how new technology enables us to reduce the size of many of your property losses. In this class you will learn how technology is enabling the restoration professional to manage and track Packout inventory, movement and restoration better than ever before, while giving the homeowner a sense of security about the process.

With good management and tracking of packout inventory, many dollars can be saved and mistakes eliminated. The result is lower cost, faster closure of claims and satisfied policyholders.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 2pm  – 5pm at Hawthorn Suites, 3557 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34109.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 9am – 12pm at Servicemaster, 6451 Arc Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966. (Lunch is provided with this class)

If you are interested in attending either class, please contact Dawn at 239-277-0330.

Class space is limited so call now! There is no charge for these three hours of Continuing Education.

Servicemaster will be offering CE Class on ETHICS on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at Servicemaster, 6451 Arc Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966.

Servicemaster will be scheduling CE Classes for Water Damage Mitigation, Smoke and Odor Mitigation and Mold Remediation.  Watch for the dates to be scheduled soon!

 

 

Water damage on Sanibel Island

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to a home on Sanibel Island, that had water damage due to a busted pipe in the wall.  Servicemaster went in and extracted the water from the bathroom and bedroom.   Servicemaster set up dehumidifiers and air movers to dry out of the house.  Servicemaster then removed the baseboard to help with the drying of the drywall and to make sure that mold did not grow behind the baseboards.  Servicemaster is still working on the remediation of the water damage with the homeowner.  After Servicemaster is done with the water damage, Servicemasters construction department will work with the homeowner to rebuild the home back to its original state before the damage.

Water damage and reconstruction in Fort Myers, FL

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to a condo unit in Fort Myers,that was flooded by the toilet supply line on January 3, 2012.  Servicemaster went in and extracted the water from the affected rooms, the master bathroom, closet, bedroom, great room and guest bedroom.   Servicemaster set up dehumidifiers and air movers to dry out of the unit.  The vanity and baseboards needed to be removed due to the damage the water caused.  Servicemaster construction department replaced the baseboard, padding under the carpet, reinstalled and cleaned the carpet, replaced the vanity and painted the unit.  The unit was restored to its original state in time for the scheduled rental tenants on January 11, 2012.

Portia Wright – Speaking on Morning Blend Fox 4 Fort Myers about Water Damage & Mold Removal

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Lee: 239-277-0330
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No carpet cleaning, fire damage, water damage & extraction, rug cleaning, etc… in Fort Myers FL, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Sanibel, Naples, Everglades City, Marco Island

Lee: 239-277-0330
Collier: 239-732-7771

Water Damage in Cape Coral, FL

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to a home in Cape Coral, FL that was flooded when the toilet tank in the guest bathroom overflowed.  Servicemaster went in and extracted the water from the affected rooms, which were the guest bathroom, hallway, two bedrooms, linen closet, master bedroom, and master bathroom.   Servicemaster set up dehumidifiers to get the moisture out of the home and and sprayed antimicrobial to disinfect the floors and walls to prevent mold growth.  Servicemaster then removed the baseboard to help with the drying of the drywall and to make sure that mold did not grow behind the baseboards.  Servicemaster is still working on the remediation of the water damage with the homeowner.  After Servicemaster is done with the water damage, Servicemasters construction department will work with the homeowner to rebuild the home back to its original state before the damage.

Water & Mold Restoration in Cape Coral, FL

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to a home in Cape Coral, FL that was flooded when the water line to the hot water tank broke.  The water had sat for 7 days prior to Servicemaster getting the call.  From the water sitting for so long, Mold had set in and was 4 – 6 feet up the walls.  Servicemaster went in and extracted the water from the laundry room, living room, den, kitchen, office, bathroom, foyer and garage.   Servicemaster set up dehumidifiers to get the moisture out of the home and contained the mold problem.  They removed drywall, cabinets, and floors.  After the removal, the next step was remediation.  Mold remediation includes sanding 1/32” of wood to remove the mold spore.  After this is complete, a growth inhibitor is then painted on the affected areas.  The whole residence is than cleaned with a hepa vacuum and wiped down with an antimicrobial solution.  Service Master is starting the reconstruction of the home which includes hanging drywall, installing floors, cabinets, etc. to get the home back to where it was before the water and mold damage.

9 condo unit water damage and extraction in Marco Island, FL

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to a water damage emergency that affected 9 condo units.  The cause of the water damage was the supply line to the toilet in one unit.  It flooded that unit and two others on that floor, 3 units on the floor below and 3 units 2 floors below in Marco Island, FL.  Servicemaster extracted the water from the units and set up dehumidifiers to dry out the units. Servicemaster removed baseboards, toe kicks and carpet padding.  One homeowner has had new padding put back in, the carpet rekicked and cleaned and is back in the unit.  Servicemaster is currently working with the other homeowners to get everything remediated and them back in their homes.

Water extraction and water damage repair on home in Naples FL

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This was an emergency water damage job that Servicemaster Restorations was called to that was caused by a toilet supply line.  The house was flooded with about a foot of water.  Servicemaster went in and extracted the water from floors and walls from a single story home in Naples, FL.  Servicemaster then dried out the home with dehumidifiers and high industrial fans.  Once the water was dried, Servicemaster then restored personal property such as furniture, electronics, and clothing.  Servicemaster was able to go in and demo damaged drywall and cabinets and replaced them with new drywall, paint and cabinets.  Servicemaster also performed carpet and tile and grout cleaning to prevent mold and mildew growth.  The family was back in the home with all restorations complete just in time for Christmas.

 

What To Look For When Hiring A Carpet Cleaner To Remove Stains From My Carpet

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Hiring a carpet cleaning company to clean the carpets in your home is an important decision. You need to find out what kind of carpet cleaner process they use – whether they are steam cleaning your carpet or they are shampooing the carpet. There are several benefits to each. You should also find out if they are equipped to remove pet stains and clean stains from carpet.

There are many carpet cleaner companies out there, so when you have stains that you want removed, you need to check out the credentials of all the companies and then choose the best carpet cleaning company so that you get the best results. If they cannot remove pet stains effectively, then you need to keep looking for a company who can.

A steam cleaning company will use a small amount of water and dry chemicals or polymers to remove the dirt from your carpet. The carpets will dry quickly, allowing you to walk on them sooner. The other method for a carpet cleaner is to shampoo the carpets, where the carpet will be fully saturated and then extracted. This will leave carpets wetter and will take hours to dry.

There are benefits to both carpet cleaning company options. If you have company coming over, you need to think about a quick drying method. You may also need to consider the other option when cleaning stains from carpet that are deeply set in.

The best way to decide on a carpet cleaner for your home is to call several companies, have them come out and give you a bid on the carpet. Show them the stains and make sure that they can clean stains from carpet. Find out what method they will use and how many carpet cleaners will be showing up to do the job. This will give you an idea to how quickly they will finish, too.

Above all else, a carpet cleaning company should be able to show you that they are licensed and insured. You never want a company entering your home if they are not insured. Should they damage anything in your home, it’s essential that they are able to pay for their mistakes – not you. Otherwise you need to look for another carpet cleaner.

Get all quotes in writing. This way if they fail to remove pet stains or clean stains from carpet that they said they would be able to, you have it in writing. They can then either give you a refund or come back out and work at getting the stain from the carpet.

There are many different types of carpet cleaning companies out there and many types of carpet stains. Not all companies are the best for getting every kind of stain out, so you need to find the one who has the best track record as a carpet cleaner for your type of stains. It may take a few more calls, but it will be worth it in the end when your carpets are clean again.

Need a carpet cleaner or carpet cleaning company in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Marco Island or surrounding counties? Give ServiceMaster Clean a call. 239-321-5077

Mold Removal Naples – Mold Removal Cape Coral – Mold Removal Bonita Springs Florida

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Do you need mold removal in Naples, Cape Coral or Bonita Springs FL?

Despite the rapidly growing body of knowledge about mold, it remains the subject of a lot of confusion. ServiceMaster of Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero FL and Surrounding Cites in Lee and Collier County can help you with removing mold and mildew from your home. You don’t have to take it! Give ServiceMaster of Naples a call today!

Mold can be one of the worst things to find in your home. It can ruin the air quality and it will only get worse until you take action against it. While it is possible to take care of the mold cleanup problem yourself, there are a few things you should know before you attempt to tackle the problem alone.

One of the first things to know is that the mold may be in multiple places throughout your clean mold in home naples fl, Mold Remediation Companies Sanibel fl, Mold Remediation Companies Naples, mold removal bonita springs Fl, Mold Removal Companies Everglades City, Clean up mold naples fl home. You may only know about one of the areas because that is what’s visible. Mold can linger under floor boards, behind walls and even in the attic of your home. Any moisture will allow the mold to grow, which is actually eating away at the infrastructure of your house very slowly.

ServiceMaster Clean of Naples a professional mold removal company will actually be able to use high grade sensors to detect where all the mold is. This will ensure that every area that mold is growing is properly addressed, removed and cleaned. If you are determined to clean the mold yourself, you will need to try and purchase a retail detection system so that you eliminate the entire problem.

Another thing to know is that mold will continue to grow unless the moisture problem has been properly rectified. If there is a slow drip from a pipe behind your wall, you might be able to perform mold cleanup but it won’t stay gone for long. You must first ensure that the moisture problem is completely gone before you remove mold from home, otherwise it’s just a waste of time and resources.

If you have located the moisture problem, you can then fix the entire problem. If it was because of one spill, then it is a fairly easy problem to correct. If it is because of a pipe, a hole in the roof or another issue, you will need to call in professionals to fix the problem before you continue to remove mold from home.

The third fact to consider when you start to clean mold is the chemicals that you use. Many of the retail products are designed to get rid of the mold but won’t do anything about treating the wood or other area to prevent mold from growing there in the future. It’s important to consider everything when you’re taking the time to clean the mold and when you’re not taking preventative measures, you leave yourself open to future threats.

There’s a difference between retail and commercial products. A mold removal will use commercial products to ensure that the mold clean up is effective and will remove mold from home now and in the future because of the preventative barrier that they spray on to the surface.

You need to make sure that the mold cleanup is done effectively, otherwise you could be damaging your home as well as the air quality for you and your family. ServiceMaster Clean of Naples knows all the facts and can make life easier for you when it comes time to remove mold from home.

If you need mold removal in Naples, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and surrounding cities. Please give us a call at ServiceMaster at 239-321-5077