Extraction tools

Water extraction.

All extraction tools rely upon the principle of airflow through the affected carpet and underlay in order to remove water. for example: High negative pressures are created by the vacuum equipment, whether portable or truck mounted. Hoses usually 2" in diameter are then used to connect the vacuum equipment to an extraction tool. Airflow through the tool and hose removes water from the material and carries it to the water tank.

(RSA 101)2011

Reporting Water Damage..things to note

When reporting a water disaster  a few things to keep in mind that you should report.

1. Origination  (what is the source of water)

2. Water Cleanliness  (water from a dishwasher or ice maker line, over flow from a toilet )

3. The extent of Water Damage  ( how far has it migrated, has it wicked up the walls )

4. Have you done anything to clean up (mitigate) before calling.  What?

Always remember the first concern (after stopping the water at source-if possible) should always be  your health and safety.

GPP

Grains Per Pound


a way to measure water vapor in the air. Also know as humidity ratio.  The weight of water in a given weight of air ( a pound of dry air)

Apple or Orange or Aprange

Looks good, where can I buy one?

Sub for Santa PJ's forgotten children

PJ's Forgotten Children, Christmas is coming up.

Kathy and Bob Fairbanks have been involved with PJ's Forgotten Children for over 13 years. Kathy has been serving as Vice President since 2003. Their involvement has helped children all over the state have a Christmas that otherwise would not be possible from the contributions of private businesses and individuals. PJ's is a non-profit organization dedicated to bring joy, comfort and dignity to those who suffer from the effects of Mental Illness. PJ's started in 1986 when it was discovered that the number of attempted suicides among the mentally ill because they could not provide Christmas for their children. Along with her many responsibilities here at ServiceMaster of Salt Lake, every year Kathy takes on the task of organizing, purchasing and accepting donations, distributing presents to children throughout the valley. If you are interested or would like to help please contact Kathy at 801-506-0027. You can also visit the website at

http://pjsforgottenchildren.org/

Donations are accepted at ServiceMaster of Salt Lake.  Our office is located at 565 W. Billinis RD.  (3560 so.)   9:00AM to 04:30PM  

Antimicrobials Safety

Use Antimicrobials Safely and Properly

At ServiceMASTER  of Salt Lake    our  IICRC (cleantrust) certified technicians are trained to use all Antimicrobials  used at your home safely and properly. the following steps included.

1. Read the product label
2. Use appropriate PPE  (Personal Protective Equipment)
3. Communicate with occupants
4. Obtain consent
5. Provide MSDS if requested  ( Material Safety Data Sheet )

Salt Lake City Snow day

Yesterday was a Snow day in Salt Lake City

Mositure reading 100%

Yes, there is water under the floor and  in the walls.

Drying required.

Fall and Winter preperations

Good morning Salt Lake, sitting here watching the cloudy skies. There was a little bit of rain this morning and over night so I'm wondering if the clouds may produce some new snow  as they move over the Wasatch range.

Weekend should warm up, giving you time to finish up yard work before the first real snow storm blows through.

Fall season is here, time to turn off the sprinkler system, button up the swamp cooler, check the furnace.

With cooler weather coming and the need to heat your home, are your ducts clear and clean? If not, give us a call. Make sure all your vents are clear of dust and lint, change the air filter.

Turn off and bleed the water line to your swamp cooler.

Join in the conversation, and your suggestions for winter time preparations.

Disaster Clean up

Disaster Clean Up.  What is that you ask.

Fire-    Grease fire in the Kitchen. Embers from the fire place. Smoking in bed. Spontaneous combustion.

Water (flooding) Frozen water line to swamp cooler, water line to ice maker, cracked water line to other   
                          appliances. bathtub over flow. Toilet broken


Smoke damage.  from fire place, neighbors fire. Burned toast


Anything unexpected that you need the experts to clean up. Water extraction and drying. Demo for water or Fire.  Pack out services. Content cleaning.

Tell your insurance provider you prefer ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake

Fran Lebowitz

If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.

Fran Lebowitz

Ugly wall paper and water damage

What better time to change your ugly wall paper than when  unexpected water damage occurs.



Best time to change ugly wall paper, when water damage occurs.



PJ'S Forgotten Children

PJ's Forgotten Children, Christmas is coming up.

Kathy and Bob Fairbanks have been involved with PJ's Forgotten Children for over 13 years. Kathy has been serving as Vice President since 2003. Their involvement has helped children all over the state have a Christmas that otherwise would not be possible from the contributions of private businesses and individuals. PJ's is a non-profit organization dedicated to bring joy, comfort and dignity to those who suffer from the effects of Mental Illness. PJ's started in 1986 when it was discovered that the number of attempted suicides among the mentally ill because they could not provide Christmas for their children. Along with her many responsibilities here at ServiceMaster of Salt Lake, every year Kathy takes on the task of organizing, purchasing and accepting donations, distributing presents to children throughout the valley. If you are interested or would like to help please contact Kathy at 801-506-0027. You can also visit the website at

http://pjsforgottenchildren.org/

Donations are accepted at ServiceMaster of Salt Lake.  Our office is located at 565 W. Billinis RD.  (3560 so.)   9:00AM to 04:30PM  

How much does air weigh?

If your answer was, without looking.

1 Lb of dry air - is approx. 14 cubic feet in size

 

Congratulations.

Utah in FALL

Utah in the FALL,    Pictures taken while driving to a Water DR job.  Beautiful Fall in Utah

Going up a canyon.

Never ending leaves on the lawn.

Todays Training- 4 Disciplines of Execution

Todays Training.

Gallons of water in a Cubic Foot.

How many gallons of water in a cubic foot?

One of todays questions answers what everyone ofter thinks about but no time to research.  How many gallons of water are there in a cubic foot?


If your answer was  7.48   you are correct

Water Damage to Hardwood floors.

Water Damage to Hardwood floors.

Cupping and crowning of hardwood flooring results from moisture content differences between the top and bottom of the board. Cupping will generally be the first indication of abnormal moisture levels as the bottom of the board absorbs moisture. The bottom of the board will then expand, bending the edges of the board upward and creating a cupped appearance. Cupping is not permanent damage, and should be dried in most cases. (RSA)


example of cupping.

Ozone treatment for odor

An ozone generator will not only remove pet odors but other troublesome odors caused by mold and mildew, fire, water damage and others. Ozone is considered "natures deodorant" and can get rid of many types of nasty smells

What does Ozone smell like..... think of after a rain & lightning storm..like pictured below.  That clean smelling fresh air that lingers.

When the odor problem is severe a professional will do what is known as a "shock treatment". A shock treatment will introduce a highly concentrated burst of ozone into a larger area. When a shock treatment is done people, pets, and even plants can not remain as the ozone in such high quantities can be a health hazard.                                                                                                                               

In disaster restoration  services we will will use ozone treatment to remove odor for everything from clothes to furniture.

Source of water loss

Source of water loss.... cracked water filter

kitchen and basement  affected by water loss

Monitoring the drying process

Monitoring the drying process.

Carpet and pad removed, a few air movers, a Dehumidifier,  monitor until we reach dry goal.

The Four "Knows of Drying"

While on a water loss job, and drying process begins. We have to ask----

Four question that Summarize the information that must be obtained , documented and evaluated throughout the restorative drying process.  When left unanswered, these questions are the source of the most common deficiencies in inspection and documentation.  The four key questions, or "knows," of dying are:

1. What's wet?
2.  How wet is it?
3. Is it drying?
4. Is it done? 

Only through insepection, monitoring and documentation will answer these four questions.  A gap in this process will result in improper dryin, addional water damage, and compromised structual cleaniness and intergrity. Proper instruments and tools are a key ingredient to successful completion of the drying process.

( RSA- Restoration Sciences Academy) RD 101

Carpet Wand

ServiceMaster Carpet Wand

What makes our job easier makes your carpet cleaner.   The carpet wand, watch it in action in your home.




Clean, fresh carpets every time.

To set up a time to watch this tool in action... call- Salt Lake County 801-506-0027,  In Utah County 801-356-7105

Rover water extraction

Rover water extraction

Water loss in your home? Carpets wet?  We use the Rover for water extraction.  See the difference.



High power water extraction for a water loss.



Zion Park, Friday fun post

This weekend I hear Zion Calling.   This hike, perfect fall weather.

The trail, looking down after 2 miles



The objective, top of big rock on left.



The view, down canyon

Nasty house clean up 2

Nasty house clean up- again.    We can help you out if your ex-tenant was messy.

Toilet overflow

Toilet overflow can cause bigger problems. Be sure to maintain water line and toilet tank shut off valve.

This is waht can happen. When it does, you know who to call-ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake 801-506-0027



Looks like a little water




But it goes a long way.



Ding Dongs

ServiceMASTER  of  Salt Lake Owner  Bob Fairbanks also know as the Ding Dong guy.Let us visit your office and show you how we can help your clients  for any Disaster Restoration service. (and we will bring a box of Ding Dongs




You can no longer buy 12 for 79¢



But they are still just as good

Clean carperts, you clean the kid

We will clean the carpet, you can clean the child & dog.




But mom, it was FUN.....