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Month: May 2014

Finding the Right Company for Biohazard Cleanup
Cleaning and restoration tips

Finding the Right Company for Biohazard Cleanup

Trauma or crime scenes involving biohazard materials such as blood, bodily fluids, and body parts or tissues require highly specialized technicians to safely and effectively clean the scene. These scenes are also highly sensitive and may involve family and friends that are emotionally overwhelmed by the situation. When looking for the right company to handle trauma or crime scene cleanup, it is important to make sure that they not only provide effective cleaning services according legal requirements, but also show compassion and respect to those affected by the tragedy. There are many companies out there that provide biohazard cleanup services but do not have the proper training and do not fulfill the minimum legal requirements set by OSHA, the EPA, and the Department of Transportat...
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Severe thunderstorms caused flooding
Water damage cleanup

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Severe thunderstorms caused flooding

Severe thunderstorms caused flooding on streets throughout the area in Northeast Ohio in May, 2014. The ServiceMaster Restore by Angler team has been called to a cat loss in Cleveland. They were requested by ServiceMaster corporate to help mitigate the flood victims. Check out photos of some of the aftermath from the storm http://ow.ly/wMP7Z   
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5 steps for a thorough end of lease cleaning
Cleaning and restoration tips

5 steps for a thorough end of lease cleaning

Having a proper order in which to do things can often help you avoid doing more work than you really need to, and the end of tenancy cleaning is no different. Follow these steps and you should be able to get the job done easily! 1. Protect the floors Laying dust sheets down before you start cleaning will ensure that you are at less risk of having to clean for hours and hours. The dust from sanding and the splatters of paint when touching up the walls will cause mess that you can avoid. The moving team can also mess up the floors when walking in and out. 2. DIY tips DIY has advantages and can save time if done properly. For example, when drilling holes in the wall, try putting the vacuum cleaner nozzle next to the drill while you drill to vacuum and reduce the amount of dust that goes o...
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Carpet cleaning is like washing your clothes
Carpet Cleaning

Carpet cleaning is like washing your clothes

It is fairly common for a customer to call and ask, "How are you going to clean my carpet?" I often suggest the analogy of the washing machine. There are basically three cycles for your washing machine 1. Soak  2. Agitate  3. Rinse When we clean your carpet we will: 1. spray all of the carpet first with the cleaning solution 2. we will hand agitate (if necessary) heavily soiled areas 3. we will rinse out the loosened soil along with the cleaning solution using really "hot" clean water. The net results are: 1. we use less moisture from the truck 2. the carpet dries faster 3. after cleaning the carpet is residue free.   Rick Armstrong, Owner ServiceMaster Floor Care by MasterCare Experts - DuPage IL [important] Spring Cleaning Discount: Save $50 on an...
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