Class 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

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.

Class 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.

Class 1 one water loss

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. 

IICRC Certified

At ServiceMASTER our technicians are certified in their jobs.

At ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake and ServiceMASTER Cleaning (Orem)   we are proud of our certified technicians.  Certification by Institute of Inspection and Cleaning Restoration.

• Qualified by service and examination with a satisfactory score to ascertain their competency
• Demonstrated a thorough and working knowledge of cleaning and restoration techniques to the satisfaction of an approved IICRC Instructor.
• Pledged themselves to strive constantly to promote the goodwill of those they serve and to use their best talents to preserve by proper care the properties of their customers.
• Agreed to subscribe and continue an effective training program approved by IICRC to upgrade themselves as a true professional.
• Pledged to hold above all else honesty and thorough workmanship in all their customer relations. ®
  
  

Fun Fact Friday

Fun facts about us

• The longest standing ServiceMASTER in the state with over 30+ years of restoration experience
• 1 of 2 Master water Restorers in the state
• Two locations right off I-15 to allow for quick response time
• HCRC Certified Technicians that will save time and money
• 96 % Customer service rating is among the best in state

ServiceMaster of Salt lake

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 the 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  aka- 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 

CAT 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.

Cat 2 water loss

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 contaminatio9n, 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.

HOARDER CLEANUP

Gross to Nasty

Hoarder house...Gross to start, then to nasty with first sweep.

Before

After first clean up

Our crews are prepared to handle any disaster. 

Category One 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

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Visit us on Facebook & Twitter

Twitter and Facebook.....

Be sure to visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/ServiceMaster-Cleaning-of-Salt-Lake-and-Utah-Counties/124892290922559

and on Twitter  @servicemasterSL

We may have to get some Ding Dongs back in and see if anyone wants  a box. (if we can find any)

Smoke Damage

heavy SMOKE damage

Small Fire, Heavy Smoke Damage.  We clean that up too.

wet ceiling

wet ceiling, ugly wall paper

Ugly wall paper & Water Damage.

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

what better time to get new wall paper than after a water has flooded  and damaged your walls

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 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
• Two locations 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

AIR MOVERS

Air movers- what type to use.

What type of air movers should be used in a water loss?

Depending on your drying situations the requirements change. You need different amounts of airflow and pressure.  Because of the variety of situations encountered in restorative dying a range of air-mover types have been developed to suit each individual need.

Carpet Dryers (high velocity air movers) are the most common type

High Pressure (HP) carpet dryers are specialized carpet dryers, fitted with a higher horsepower motor. They are best used for powering for vent/manifold systems
Low pressure axial air-movers are specialized air movers used to move large volumes of air with low amp draw. They are used most often during in-place drying.

High pressure axial air-movers, commonly called ventilation fans, are used to move large volumes of air through duct work.

Inter-air drying systems are used to dry cavities such as under cabinets, wall cavities and under hardwood floors.

Dehumidifiers, Air Scrubbers, Air Movers

Dehumidifiers, Air Scrubbers, Air Movers

dehumidifiers , air scrubbers, air movers

Tools of the trade

Gross cleanup

The Nasty..... and the Gross

After the firstsweep cleanup

        before the cleanup>>>>>

ASK A PRO....Smoke, Fire, Water damage

ASK A PRO... carpet, upholstery. Water, smoke & fire damage. Mold

ASK A PRO--- What’s your question? Ask anything about carpet, upholstery or other household cleaning situations. We will also answer any questions about water, smoke or fire damage. think you might have mold, call us

Post a question to our Facebook page and we will answer, if a short reply- on Facebook, more detailed replies will be posted on this (our) blog.

What's in your Driveway

Whats in your driveway?

After a flood or fire your daily routine can be upset and stressful. Let us help put you at ease, all our technicians are certified by  the IICRC in Disaster restoration.

Remember you always want to see the Yellow Van in your driveway for any Disaster Restoration

Water extraction the Claw

The Claw

One tool for water extraction from carpet  and padding.