Mold, ten things to know

Mold ten things to know

When Mold Is found, call the experienced service provider- ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake   801-506-0027

Ten Things You Should Know About Mold

1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
2. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
3. If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
4. Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
5. Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%) to decrease mold growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside; using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dish washing, and cleaning.
6. Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
7. Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced.
8. Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation.
9. In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation).
10. Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods

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Class Four ( 4 ) water loss

Class Four ( 4 ) water loss

Class 4 Water Loss

Specialty drying situations.

These consist of wet materials with a very low permeance/porosity (e.g., hardwood, plaster, brick, concrete, light weight concrete and stone).  Typically. there are deep pockets of saturation, which require very low specific humidity to remove.

This class of water includes situations where moisture is trapped deep in dense materials like hardwood floors, sub-flooring, and plaster walls.  This "bound water" is difficult to remove and will require the use of special drying tools and techniques. Additional drying time may be required to maintain a balanced environment so as not to cause damage to other materials in the loss through moisture removal

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Upholstery cleaning

Upholstery cleaning

ServiceMaster of Salt Lake for Fire, water (flood) damage. Janitorial

Many people know ServiceMaster of Salt Lake as their preferred service provider for carpet and upholstery cleaning.  Many of our customers have been with us since we opened our doors in 1982. We believe that part of he reason our valued customers stay with us is  because of shared values, part of the ServiceMaster  objectives 1. Honor God in all we do   2. Excel with customers    This is shown in the work we do and  in the way we perform our jobs.
Over the years ServiceMaster of Salt Lake has become involved with  Disaster Restoration  services provided by ServiceMaster Clean. This involves anything to do with Fire, Smoke, Water (flood) damage .  Our technicians are well trained and certified by the IICRC  now- The Clean Trust.
It's a difficult time with allot of emotions when anyone suffers a loss, large or small.  ServiceMaster of Salt Lake is ready to respond with all services from initial clean up, water extraction, demolition work to pack out and content cleaning.
Do you have a office that needs to be cleaned once, twice or 5 days a week? Our Janitorial division has dedicated hardworking people. We can customize any cleaning services to meet your needs.
So, if you have stayed with me this far you have probably thought, another sales pitch. I admit, yes, but it also is to let people know the many services we provide.

Give us a call, let us know what we can do for you.  Just Ask....................in Salt Lake  801-506-0027 ,  Utah County  801-356-7105

Class Three ( 3 ) water loss

Class 3 water loss

class 3 water loss

Greatest amount of water, absorption and evaporation.

Water may have come from overhead. Ceilings, insulation, carpet, cushion and sub-floor in virtually the entire area are saturated.

This class includes the largest amount of water remaining after extraction and demolition is completed. This will involve entire room(s) and their materials. Porous and non-porous materials may be included. large volumes of moisture have been adsorbed and need to be evacuated quickly to prevent secondary or long term damages. This evacuation may require the use of heat, large volume dehumidification, air movers and specialty tools and techniques.

ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  always  ready to Respond  24/7    801-506-0027 

Class Two ( 2 ) Water Loss

Class Two ( 2 ) Water Loss

Class 2 water loss

Large amount of water, absorption, and evaporation.

Water losses that affect the majority of a room of carpet and cushion (pad).  Water has wicked up walls less than 24 inches.  There is moisture in structural materials.

This class includes more water remaining after extraction than class 1 and includes some moisture wicking up the walls. Since porous materials are affected and absorption happens rapidly, the volume of moisture that will be dealt with must be considered.  These items will also release their moisture rapidly, therefore more dehumidification is required to prevent secondary damages.

ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  801-506-0027    have us dry your flood

Class ONE ( 1 ) Water Loss. Flood

Class 1 water loss

Classification of Water. Class 1

The Classification of water- related to the relative degree of saturation. This class is used to calculate the initial amount of equipment needed in the drying process.

Least amount of water, absorption, and evaporation. Water losses that affect only part of a room or area , or larger  areas containing materials that have absorbed minimal moisture. Little or no wet carpet and/or cushion is present. These may also include small losses where the carpet and cushion has been removed and only the sub-floor is being dried.

This class may include more than one room or drying chamber, but is typically a small amount of water left after extraction and removal of wet materials. A number of rooms with each room having only a slight involvement in the loss may also be labeled as a class 1 loss. 

ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake ready to respond and dry your home.  801-506-0027

Hardwood Floor Drying

Hardwood Floor Drying 

Once it has been determined that the floor can be salvaged by in-place drying, the first step is to determine a dry goal for the hardwood and sub-floor  Directing warm dry air under and between the boards, is the most effective way to dry the hardwood. The wood is considered dry when:  

• Hardwood and sub-surfaces are within 2-4 percentage points of normal EMC. ( Equilibrium moisture content)
• Sub-surfaces below hardwood are dried to within 2-4 percentage points of the hardwood.

After the wood flooring has been dried to an acceptable moisture level, It is important to remind people to allow sufficient acclimation time before the floor is refinished.

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ServiceMaster of Salt Lake  801-506-0027   can dry your floors if all conditions are right.  Free wet checks.

Dew point temperature

Dew point temperature

Dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture vapor, and can hold no more water vapor. When air is cooled, its capacity for water vapor is reduced. Eventually, if temperature is cooled enough, the relative humidity will reach 100%, or saturation. When this occurs, the air has reached its dew point temperature.

Calculating the dew point temperature is especially important when monitoring humid air masses. Typically, the most humid air mass in a structure affected by water intrusion will be the indoor air. Restorers then compare the Dew point to surface temperatures throughout the structure. If surfaces are cooler than the dew point of the surrounding air, water will condense on those surfaces and possibly cause secondary damage.

Note: Secondary damage can occur even if condensation does not. High humidity alone can result in secondary damage.

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Category three ( 3 ) water loss

Category 3 water loss

Category 3 water loss is grossly contaminated and can contain pathogenic, toxigenic or other harmful agents. Examples of category 3 water sources can include, but are not limited to: sewage; toilet back flows that originate from beyond the toilet trap regardless of visible content or color; and other contaminated water entering or affecting the indoor environment, such as wind-driven rain from hurricanes, tropical storms, or other weather-related events. Such water sources may carry silt, organic matter, pesticides, heavy metals, regulated materials, or toxic organic substances.


This is the highest level of contamination. Precautions to protect workers and building occupants must be taken.  These may include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and/or Air filtration devices (AFD) with HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters.

ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake   801-506-0027  call now, have us take care of that flood.

Category two ( 2 ) water loss Call

Category 2 water loss

Category 2 water contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause discomfort or sickness if contacted or consumed by humans. Category 2 water can contain potentially unsafe levels of microorganisms or nutrients for microorganisms, as well as other organic or inorganic matter ( chemical or biological)

The standard indicate that the water has some contamination, but not to the level of a category w loss.  Odors might be indicative that water has been contaminated.  Some factors that influence the water's cleanliness are the current use of the structure ) such as nursing home, hospital, day care, veterinary clinic, etc.), the general condition of the structure, previous water loss and the age and history of the structure. Time and elevated temperature will quickly degrade this to a category 3 loss.    ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake    801-506-0027

Category 1 water loss

Category 1 water loss

Category 1 water originates from a sanitary source and does not pose substantial risk from dermal, ingestion, or inhalation exposures. However  once clean water leaves the exit point, it might not remain clean once it contacts other surfaces or materials.

The standard does NOT say that the water must be drinkable to be a category 1 loss. It must come from a sanitary source and not have gathered any significant contamination after leaving the pipe or hose.  Some factors that influence the water's cleanliness are the current use of the structure (such as a Private home), the general condition of the structure, previous water losses, and the age and history

ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  ready to respond and dry your flood out. call us now at  801-506-0027

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Protect your carpet

Carpet protection

Protect your Carpet

Runners to protect your carpet

When ever in your home, we will place plastic runners  in hallways & stairs to help protect your carpet as we move around your home.

ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake.      The Clean you Expect. The Service You Deserve ® 801-506-0027

Disaster cleanup. Clutter and more

Disaster cleanup. Clutter and more

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.

Clutter cleanup done the professionally  right way. 
Tell your insurance provider you prefer  the best  ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake..801-506-0027   24/7  

ServiceMaster of Salt Lake

ServiceMaster fun facts

ServiceMaster Salt Lake

Fun facts about us.... ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake

• The longest standing ServiceMASTER in the state with over 30 years of restoration experience
• 1 of 2 Master water Restorers in the state
• location right off I-15 to allow for quick response time
• IICRC Certified Technicians that will save time and money
• 96 % Customer service rating is among the best in state
• ServiceMaster of Salt Lake  801-506-0027

Water loss finds dead mice

DEAD mice

water loss & dead mice.

What started  as a routine water loss job tuned into bigger demo job once a flood cut was done, finding dead mince changed the scope of job.   ServiceMaster of Salt Lake always read to respond and make the clean up a fast and smooth process.  801-506-0027. 

ServiceMaster Creates Nationwide Hoarding Cleaning Program with the Help of Matt Paxton

ServiceMaster Creates Nationwide Hoarding Cleaning Program with the Help of Matt Paxton

Matt Paxton has spent over 8 years helping hoarders clean out their homes as the host for the reality TV show “Hoarders” and as the head of his own hoarding cleaning company.  Recently, Paxton teamed up with ServiceMaster Restore to help them create a nationwide cleaning program dedicated to helping hoarders.  When it comes to hoarder cleaning, it is more about the approach as Paxton says, “Most people think it’s about cleaning, but it’s really not; it’s about communication, understanding, and trust.”

ServiceMaster and Matt Paxton

The new nationwide hoarding cleaning program created by ServiceMaster with the assistance of Matt Paxton allows ServiceMaster Restore to respond to major hoarding cleanup projects throughout the U.S.  Each hoarding specialist trains with Paxton for three 10 hour days at the corporate headquarters in Memphis, TN.  The training emphasizes the importance of understanding the hoarder and gaining his or her trust before entering the home.  Paxton refers to the process of gaining a hoarder’s trust as “equalization” which could take several weeks to accomplish:

“We treat them as equals.  We hang out with them, get to know them.  So much of their world is filled with judgment and hate and misunderstanding.  We don’t go in until they know that we understand them and that we’re not going to judge them.  It’s so much about being patient.”

Hoarding Cleaning Services from ServiceMaster

ServiceMaster has long been a trusted name for disaster restoration and the new nationwide hoarding cleaning program will help hoarders throughout the country get the cleaning services that they need.  ServiceMaster of Salt Lake provides hoarding cleaning services to Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding areas.  Contact ServiceMaster of Salt Lake to learn more about our hoarding cleaning services.  801-506-0027

job opening, water damage restoration

Hiring at our Salt Lake office. Position open for a disaster restoration technician.  Full time, benefits...    Hours are generally 8-5  but expect overtime   and rotate  on-call evenings and weekends schedule.

Water damage cleanup & restoration, fire restoration, Smoke damage, mold, hoarder-clutter cleanup.

contact us at 801-506-0027

Help wanted- Fire restoration

Hiring at our Salt Lake office. Position open for a disaster restoration technician.  Full time, benefits...    Hours are generally 8-5  but expect overtime   and rotate  on-call evenings and weekends schedule.

Water damage cleanup & restoration, fire restoration, Smoke damage, mold, hoarder-clutter cleanup.

contact us at 801-506-0027

Water damage help wanted.

Hiring at our Salt Lake office. Position open for a disaster restoration technician.  Full time, benefits...    Hours are generally 8-5  but expect overtime   and rotate  on-call evenings and weekends schedule.

Water damage cleanup & restoration, fire restoration, Smoke damage, mold, hoarder-clutter cleanup.

contact us at 801-506-0027

 

Five Star Disaster cleanup

Five Star Service

At ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake we are proud to provide  5 star service.   Call us in Salt Lake City  801-506-0027   Utah County  801-356-7105

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