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.

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Janitorial Services Salt Lake County & Utah County

Janitorial Services in Utah. Salt Lake City

Janitorial Services Salt Lake County & Utah County

Janitorial Services.

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.

ServiceMaster of Salt Lake 801-506-0027 

happy Thanksgiving...

Wont be in the office tomorrow... so Happy Thanksgiving

Turkey-Bacon...ummm..bacon

What are you having for dinner?

ServiceMaster carpet cleaning

What should our blog be?

I was recently told that to be effective a blog should have at minimum, 250 words per post. That the content should be of interest and relative to our followers. That it should always contain KEY words that relate to our business. We should be able to link to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.   We should add photos-(see above)

So the key words for today are......we do  Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Leather Cleaning, Rug Cleaning, Tile and Grout cleaning, Carpet Protector, Odor control, Spotting kits & refills, Mold Remediation, Water Extraction, Water Damage Mitigation, Disaster Restoration, Wet Checks,  Fire and Water Damage Restoration, ServiceMaster of Salt Lake, ServiceMaster Cleaning.   Salt Lake City  801-506-0027  and a link...https://www.facebook.com/ServiceMaster-Cleaning-of-Salt-Lake-and-Utah-Counties-124892290922559/

Carpet cleaning Salt Lake City

Carpet cleaning

The best carpet cleaning in Salt Lake & Utah counties. ( Wasatch front )

ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake has been providing exceptional carpet and upholstery cleaning for over 30 of those years. To customers in Salt Lake and Utah counties.  And all along the Wasatch front & back...   call anytime 801 -506-0027

Swamp cooler frozen water Flood Cold =Ice

Swamp cooler freeze

Swamp cooler, frozen water= Flood. Cold =Ice

First freezing temps. of year expected this weekend

Did you remember to turn off the water wine to your swamp cooler? If not you may see this condition. Give us a call for disaster clean up. Tell your insurance provider you prefer ServiceMaster of Salt Lake 801-506-0027

 

Don't let this happen to you.

 



Broken water line to swamp cooler due to water freeze



Frozen water fall off the roof. SVM SL van in driveway

Reporting Water Damage..things to note

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. Then call ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  801-506-0027

Protect your Carpet

One way we  try to protect your Carpet

Plastic 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.

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HooDoos

HooDoos.   ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  801-506-0027

Hoodoos  formed by water and air currents.  Prevent hoodoos in your home. Any sign of water, call the experts, ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  we can dry it out.



Utah back yard

short drive from our office.

Thanksgiving day carpet clean.

Thanksgiving day clean

Ten days away  at ServiceMaster of Salt Lake. Thanksgiving day clean

Thanksgiving holiday is in 10 days, time to schedule your carpet cleaning. Have the house looking bright & clean before the family and friends come over.

Let us take care of your carpets, upholstery cleaning before the big day.   Appointments  available up to 11-23-16   801-506-0027

Fire damage restoration in Salt Lake City

Fire damage restoration in Salt Lake City

Fire Damage Restoration in Salt Lake City.    ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  801-506-0027

Smoke and Heat damage

Fire

We clean that up. Tell your insurance provider you prefer ServiceMaster of Salt Lake for restoration and mitigation.

Gum Ball, jaw breaker, flooded basement

Gum Ball or Jaw breaker?

Now that I have your attention, remember ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  is ready to respond to your disaster restoration needs 24/7  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

cracked toilet tank flooding

Toilet flood ..Cracked toilet tank flooding

Cracked toilet tanks lead  to flooding.  The tank won't fill up because  the shut off  valve will never close without  the tank filling up properly.

A lot of water loss can occur in a very short time.

ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake  801-506-0027

Hygroscopic; flooded basement

Hygroscopic 

What is Hygroscopic

Materials that readily absorb or release moisture based on the surrounding humidity. Okay, it's a little more than that, but it a term used in disaster restoration from flooding relating to water absorption by materials. (of a substance) tending to absorb moisture from the air.

• relating to humidity or its measurement.  a key measurement when drying down a flood. 
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Trauma, death & homicide disaster cleaning

Trauma, death & homicide disaster cleaning

Trauma cleanup 

ServiceMaster of Salt Lake  does Trauma- Biohazard cleanup. 

Call for information on our servicesIn 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.

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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