Fire & Water Clean Up

A kitchen fire causes smoke and water damage to walls, surfaces, and cookware...a hurricane scatters broken glass and debris in a family room, while water soaks paneling and rugs...rising flood waters from a rain-swollen river turn carpets to a muddy, mucky mess.
 
These scenarios create situations far beyond a homeowner's ability to turn a chaotic mess back into day-to-day living. After all, it's not every day --thankfully-- that homeowners have to deal with the aftermath of a frightening home disaster, natural or otherwise. Fortunately for you, ServiceMaster Restoration Services makes it our business. Here are a few Emergency tips, should the unthinkable happen to you.
 
Water Damage Emergency Tips
 
Do's

• Blot Or Mop Excess Water.
• Remove And Prop Up Wet Upholstered Cushions For Even Drying.
• Place Aluminum Foil Or Wood Blocks Between Furniture Legs And Carpeting.
• Wipe Excess Water From Furniture.
• Open Drawers And Cabinet Doors For Complete Drying.
• Remove Valuable Paintings And Art Objects To A Safe Place.

Dont's

• Use Your Household Vacuum To Remove Water.
• Use TV's Or Other Appliances While Standing On Wet Carpet Or Floors.
• Leave Books, Magazines, Or Any Colored Items On Wet Carpets Or Floors.
• Turn On Ceiling Fixtures (If Ceiling Is Wet.)
• Leave Wet Fabrics In Place.

Residential Spills & Spotting Tips

Ball Point Ink: Use hair spray and be sure to rinse the entire area well with water when finished.
 
Blood Stains: Flush with cold water. Avoid hot water as heat will set the blood stain.
 
Candle Wax: Put a brown paper bag over the dried wax and run a hot iron over it. The bag will absorb the hot wax.
 
Grass Stains: Apply rubbing alcohol liberally to stained areas.

Grease and Oil Marks: Gently rub in talcum powder, cornmeal or cornstarch. Let it set then brush or sponge powder away.

Gum: Freeze the gum with ice and use a dull knife to remove.

Red Wine: Use club soda to flush the wine from the carpet fibers.

Soft Drinks: Apply a solution of one quart water with one teaspoon mild detergent and one teaspoon of white vinegar.