Using the Psychrometric chart for drying a flood.

Psychrometric Chart

The Psychrometric Chart.

To properly evaluate temperature, relative humidity and grains per pound (or g/kg), restorers must use a psychrometric chart. Typically, a restorative drying technician will acquire a dry bulb temperature (either in Fahrenheit or Celsius) and a relative humidity using a thermohygrometer. These two readings establish the capacity of the air mass (temperature) to hold moisture and the relative amount of moisture in the air (relative humidity).

After acquiring these two readings, the technician can then employ the psychrometric chart to calculate GPP  (Grains per pound).  Other calculations are also made if necessary. Once these calculation are completed the technician compares them to surrounding conditions or previous conditions to evaluate drying potential.

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The Rover....DRI EAZ riding water extractor

The Rover....DRI EAZ riding water extractor

The Rover in action, a riding- high volume water extractor.  Easy to use deep extraction tool...........  ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  801-506-0027



One pass, you can see the difference.

 

Easy to use, fast deep extraction

Disaster cleanup, . Clutter cleanup

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  

How to Determine which Dehumidifier to Use

Determine which Dehumidifier to Use

Dehumidifiers ate tool that simply remove water from the air. Much like any other tool, there are situations where a dehumidifier will work well, and other times when a certain technology would be inefficient. General Guidelines.

LGR:  Low Grain Refrigerant.
Use in most residential / small commercial situations.
Good for warm/high humidity conditions
Adequate for drier conditions down to 34 gpp

Portable Desiccant:
use for difficult to dry situations, such as difficult class-4 losses.
Use if a structure cannot be warmed to a temperature where LGR's would be effective.

Conventional:
Use for simple/small losses.

IICRC   RSA

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What's wrong with this flood picture?

What is wrong with this picture?

Water leaks happen, toilet overflows, floors get wet  and this is what happens.

What ever the direction the water flows, we can help dry out and restore.

We can dry this.  ServiceMaster of Salt Lake  801-506-0027  

How much does air weigh?

How much does air weigh?

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

depending if your using STP or SLC.     one cubic foot  @STP is  0.0807     one cubic foot @ SLC  is 0.0739

Yes we have to use a little math while drying  a water loss.  Correct air placement, dehu help dry your home quicker.    ServiceMaster of Salt Lake  801-506-0027

ServiceMASTER first day of Fall

First day of Autumn, Fist day of Fall

The first day of Autumn 2015 ...at  ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake    disaster restoration.  Water-flood, fire, smoke, mold, hoarder-clutter  also carpet & upholstery cleaning at it's best  30 + years of service along the Wasatch  front & back   801-506-0027

How to DRY a flood

The Four "Knows of Drying"

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 cleanness and integrity. Proper instruments and tools are a key ingredient to successful completion of the drying process.
( RSA- Restoration Sciences Academy) RD 101

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We clean carpet, you clean kids

Clean carpets, you clean the kid

We will clean the carpet, you can clean the child & dog.
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But mom, it was FUN.....

Plastic runner- protects carpets

Plastic runner- protects carpet

While working in your home, we will always place protective plastic runners to keep unaffected areas clean.  ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake 801-506-0027

Hoarder cleanup

Hoarder House

Gross to Nasty

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

Before

after trash pulled, still deep clean to do.

Our crews are prepared to handle any disaster.  ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  801-506-0027

Home carpet care and cleaning

How We care for your Carpet's

No other item in your home absorbs more and can affect the appearance of your home like your carpets.
To maintain your carpets appearance, your carpets should be professionally cleaned every six to twelve months. Unlike professional cleaning, most rented carpet cleaning equipment leaves carpet wet with detergent residue. At ServiceMaster Clean® we have the equipment and expertise to remove dirt, detergent, and moisture.

Our exclusive carpet cleaning process includes:

• Preliminary inspection of your carpets to determine the best cleaning method
• Pre-treatment of spots and stains
• Pre-application of cleaning products to loosen ground-in soil
• Rinsing your carpet with clear hot water
• Post-treatment of any residual stains
• Carpet grooming for efficient drying and a uniform appearance
• Placing pads under furniture legs to protect the carpet while it dries
• Final inspection with you to ensure your complete satisfaction

At ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake   we are committed to the above when coming into your home to clean your carpets.

From  ServiceMaster Clean®   home site. 

Salt Lake City Hoarding & Clutter clean up

Salt Lake Hoarding, Clutter

Signs of Hoarding. Clutter

1. They keep acquiring things, but don't have a use for the items and/or a reason to display them.

2. Their collection has taken over.

3. Their chairs are too cluttered to be used, or there's one room that cannot be used as intended.

4. They had strong attachments to objects at a young age

5. It's a huge challenge to get rid of unwanted items.

6. There's so much stuff, they don't want to have visitors over.

See these signs in your home or a family member.  We can help  at...ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake has teamed with Matt Paxton  & clutter cleaner  We can help you through each step to a clutter free home.   801-506-0027

Disaster Restoration company truck 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

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IICRC Certified. Water, flood, fire, mold

IICRC Certified. Water, flood, fire, mold

ServiceMaster technicians certification

At ServiceMaster of Salt Lake 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. ®

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Antimicrobials & Biocides after a flood or water loss

Using Antimicrobials & Biocides after flood

Antimicrobials & Biocides  after a flood or water loss

Controlling microbial activity at a restoration site may also require the use of chemical agents.  Before deciding to use an antimicrobial or biocide, it is critical to first understand the terminology, technology and chemistry behind the individual product.  The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) has defined three levels of biocidal activity:

° Sanitize:   A cleaning or disinfecting treatment designed to  
                      reduce the number of pathogenic     
                      microorganisms to a safe level.  This is the lowest  
                      level of biocidal activity.

° Disinfectant:   A solution designed to destroy or inhibit the
                           growth of microorganisms, but not 
                           necessarily their spores.
° Sterilizer:   A product designed to destroy all microorganisms  
                       (fungi, bacteria, viruses, etc.) and their 
                        spores.
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  (RSA [RS101] )     

Evaporation during water loss FLOOD

Evaporation during water loss FLOOD

Evaporation

What is Evaporation and how does it affect drying when recovering from a water loss?

We always want to remove as much water as possible in flood situation. One way is through Evaporation.all the standing water has been removed but there is moisture in material and air, this is when we want to increase evaporation to speed the drying process.

Evaporation will increase when

• Wet materials are made warmer.
• When drier air is used, and
• When air is moved more rapidly across the wet surface.

This is when you will see us place air movers and dehumidifiers, being that when water is evaporated , the water vapor is removed by de-humidification or ventilation.

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Professional Flood Restoration

Professional Flood Restoration

A professional restoration contractor is the best option for a Home owner after any amount of water damage, no matter how small or large the damage appears. Amateur drying and repair techniques by unqualified company's can potentially cause further damage after treatment and ultimately result in higher cost for the home owner.  Don't wait to get help..

 Call     ServiceMaster of Salt Lake  801-506-0027

 your preferred professional Flood/Water Damage Restoration experts.  

 

Trauma response and cleanup

Trauma cleanup

ServiceMaster of Salt Lake  does Trauma- Biohazard cleanup.

in SLC  call 801-506-0027

ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  is a leading and very well trusted Trauma  cleanup company. Our services include blood cleanup, suicide cleanup, death cleanup, homicide cleanup, injury cleanup, hoarding & filth cleanup and removal and biohazard cleanup and removal.

Carpet Cleaning Salt Lake City

Carpet cleaning

The best carpet cleaning in Salt Lake & Utah counties. We also have customers in Davis, Summit & Wasatch Counties    

ServiceMaster of Salt Lake has been providing exceptional carpet and upholstery cleaning for over 35 of those years. To customers in Salt Lake and Utah counties. ( Wasatch front & Back) 
In SLC call 801-506-0027  call now to set appointment