The Insurance Information Institute reports that one in every fifty insured homes submits a claim for water damage annually. It is crucial to handle water damage immediately to prevent further damage. With this in mind, it’s often tempting for property owners to perform do-it-yourself water removal, but when a job isn’t properly executed, water damage is only aggravated further. Trust the professionals at ServiceMaster…
Water damage is a common and recurring problem in homes and businesses, but dealing with it can still be a daunting task every time. Water damage can stem from normal disruptions like broken pipes, leaking faucets, or damaged appliances to natural calamities like heavy rain and intense flooding, but no matter how big or small the damage is,…
Doing the laundry is a part of the typical household routine. Advancements in technology have made it easier with the development of washing machines and dryers. While it is important to care for clothes properly, just as important is regular dryer checkup, as 2,900 dryer fires are reported annually, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Poorly maintained…
Water damage is not only a residential concern. In the commercial setting, leaks can cause drastic problems for a business owner. Not only can they cause costly damage and repairs, they can also halt operations, damage the building’s interior, and cause accidents. In severe cases, the company even may have to be shut down to fix…
Whenever floodwaters have receded and cleanup has been done, one of the most common mistakes committed by homeowners is overlooking areas where mold may grow. >Most homeowners might have thought they have thoroughly cleaned all possible areas covered by a flood. However, molds have hidden colonies and tend to spread out of control. By the…
One of the most destructive and devastating things you can ever experience as a homeowner is a flood. There are many causes of household flooding including: Heavy rains Storm Sewer back-up Malfunctioning sump-pump Burst pipes Leaked pipes No matter what the cause, you must still know what you should do if your house floods, especially…
Life is loaded with exciting bends in the road. Some major life events are expected, while others happen instantaneously and unexpectedly. Some of these life events could have a significant impact on your home, and that impact could mean you need professional home cleaning. While many people enlist the help of a professional restoration company after a flood,…
Quite a number of people fall into the trap of hoarding things. People who hoard are usually those who have obsessive-compulsive disorder who need to buy too much of something or people who have trouble getting rid of so many items that they think may have value in the future. Some consequences of hoarding are…
Hurricanes and Pandemic? What a combo. But it can happen. We are going through challenging times these days with the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic or also known as COVID-19. COVID-19 is likely to be with us for a long time, and that is why we must prepare a little differently for other disasters that may affect…
In the new normal of this pandemic, health and safety are major focal points. ServiceMaster of the Upstate helps to understand how important cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting are for everyone.