Cleaning & Restoration Blog

You’ve heard of spring cleaning, but how about winter cleaning? While winter doesn’t convey the same refreshing feeling of spring, that doesn’t mean you can’t freshen up your home even when there is snow on the ground. Here is the official ServiceMaster Winter Cleaning Checklist to keep your home looking healthy. Dusting (surfaces, corners, edges) … Continue Reading

If you’re looking for a restoration technician, odds are you’ve had some bad luck with water, fire, mold or something similar to your home. These are by no means and easy fix, which is why it’s important to call in an experienced professional to help fix the damage to your home. In order to make … Continue Reading

Even the nicest of rooms can be ruined by a foul-smelling carpet. There are a whole list of causes for carpet odors, including an excess of moisture, like spills or flooding. The wetness causes mold which in turn creates an unflattering smell. The way in which you clean your carpet can also have an effect. … Continue Reading

As far as accidents go, nothing is more frustrating than accidentally spilling coffee, wine, ketchup, or anything else for that matter, on your rug. What was once a beautiful centerpiece on your living or dining room floor is now stained with an unattractive blemish. But, all hope is not lost. There are tons of options … Continue Reading

After your home has experienced water damage, you may find yourself cleaning up the mess. Whether it’s ripping up carpet, tearing down drywall and replacing furnishings, you’ve got a lot of work ahead of you to get your home back in order. When taking on the work yourself, follow these tips for cleaning up after … Continue Reading

Mold infestations are one of the most common problems a homeowner can face. Whenever excess moisture infiltrates your home, in a damp basement or attic for example, it can cause mold growth leading to musty odors and serious damage. Plus, mold can be harmful to the health of the home’s occupants. If you’re curious how … Continue Reading

As one of the most expensive problems you can face as a homeowner, water leaks need to be dealt with immediately. Even small water leaks, whether in your kitchen, laundry room or bathroom, can cause big issues over time if left unfixed. To protect your home, yard and wallet, there are plenty of things you … Continue Reading

As summer gets into full swing, there’s always the potential for devastating storms, tornadoes, fires, flooding and more to wreak havoc on your home or business. If you do suffer damage or loss in a disaster event, hiring an emergency restoration company will do a lot to get your life back to normal. They can … Continue Reading

  When a torrential downpour strikes your residential area, the last thing you want to experience is sump pump failure. In order to protect your home from water damage and flooding, a sump pump is a necessity – and you should know how to maintain it in order to prevent stressful, expensive and, most of … Continue Reading

Air ducts are responsible for circulating the air from your heating and cooling system, spreading it to each room throughout your home and keeping you comfortable all year round. This is the air that fills your living spaces, and the air that you and your family breath. As such, it should be as clean as … Continue Reading