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"Our family has hired ServiceMaster Advantage on many occasions, and we have been impressed every single time. Last year we experienced severe flooding in our basement. Jeff Turner deployed his recovery team immediately. The service techs were very professional and efficient. This spring, we had more flooding in our window wells. Again, ServiceMaster Advantage responded right away and were at my home within the hour to pump water before it reached the interior of my home. And just last week, I hired ServiceMaster to clean carpets and upholstery. Again, I was impressed. They carpet cleaner used a very safe, non-toxic method to clean and pulled up stains that I didn't think could be removed. I highly recommend ServiceMaster Advantage for disaster recovery or cleaning needs.
-William and Karla Shelton
Lafayette, Indiana |
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...How can I reduce the chance of fire in my home? |
- Always stay in the kitchen while cooking.
- Keep things that can burn, such as dishtowels, paper or plastic bags, and curtains at least three feet away from the range top.
- Keep grills at least ten feet away from other objects, including the house and any shrubs or bushes. Never leave barbecue grills unattended while in use.
- Store matches and lighters in a locked cabinet.
- Keep space heaters at least three feet away from things that can burn, such as curtains or stacks of newspaper. Always turn off heaters when leaving the room or going to bed.
- Keep things that can burn away from your fireplace and keep a glass or metal screen in front of your fireplace. Have chimney inspected annually for safety.
- Do not smoke in bed. Use large sturdy ashtray. Make sure smoking materials are fully extinguished before throwing in trash recepticle.
- Never leave burning candles unattended. Do not allow children to keep candles or incense in their rooms. Blow out candles when adults leave the room.
- Store gasoline in a garage or shed in a container approved for gasoline storage. Do not bring lawnmowers or other gasoline fueled machines inside house.
- Learn how and when to use a fire extinguisher.
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...What is the best way to fight a grease fire? |
Cooking oils can sometimes catch fire when heated excessively. The simplest method of combating the flames is to carefully slike a lid over the pan. Alternately, baking soda can be used to extinguish the fire. NEVER USE WATER - as that can cause the fire to spread! |
...What can be saved following a fire? |
Whether or not a surface (wall, ceiling, floor, etc.) or an item is restorable after fire or smoke damage is determined by a number of factors having to do with the characteristics of the material to be saved and the nature of the fire that caused the damage (what burned, how hot, how long ago, water used to fight fire, etc.). Some fires create very corrosive soot that if not removed quickly can render many materials such as metals, ceramics, & natural stone unsalvageable.
Some things you should not try to salvage. Food in unsealed containers, opened cosmetics & pharmaceuticals, and some baby toys fall into this category.
Ultimately, we recommend you seek the advice of a qualified restoration professional to evaluate your specific circumstances and develop a customized recovery plan. |
...How do I secure my property following a fire? |
Lock & secure property to prevent looting. Valuables should be removed as soon as practical. Holes in the roof should be tarped and any broken windows or doors should be boarded up.
ServiceMaster Advantage has crews on standby and can assist you in securing your property any time day or night. |
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