Extraction Tools

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

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

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)

Antimicrobials Safety

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 )

Moisture reading 100%

Moisture reading 100%

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

Drying required.

Disaster Clean Up

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

water damage

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.

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  

Air weight

How much does air weigh?

If your answer was, without looking.

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

 

Congratulations.

Fall in Utah

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.

Cubic foot of water

Gallons of water in a Cubic Foot.

How many gallons of water in a cubic foot?

One of today's questions answers what everyone often 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

wood floor cupping

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 Odor

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.

Nasty house #2

Nasty house clean up 2

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

Monitoring Dry Down

Monitoring the drying process.

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

Four KNOWS of DRYING

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 inspection  monitoring and documentation will answer these four questions.  A gap in this process will result in improper drying  additional water damage, and compromised structural cleanliness and integrity  Proper instruments and tools are a key ingredient to successful completion of the drying process.

( RSA- Restoration Sciences Academy) RD 101

Carpet Wand

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.

Monday fun post

Zion Park, Monday 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 #2

Nasty house clean up 2

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

Toilet flood

Toilet overflow

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

This is what 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

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

We clean carpet, you clean kids

Clean carpets, you clean the kid

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




But mom, it was FUN.....