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Cleaning
Apr 23, 2020
Evolving and Contagious Diseases
1) What are Evolving and Contagious Diseases? The CDC defines contagious diseases as “illnesses caused by germs (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that enter the body, multiply, and cause an infection.” Depending on the virus, there are different ways that it can be ...
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Mar 25, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pre-Contamination Protocol
COVID-19 The current flu season, along with the outbreak of a newer pathogen, COVID-19, offers an opportunity to reinforce the importance of keeping employees’ workspaces clean, safe, and healthy. Our experience and training in health care spaces afford us the ability to ...
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Mar 06, 2020
20 Approaches Organizations Can Take to Avoid the Spread of COVID-19 or the Corona virus Disease 2019
ServiceMaster Restore (SMR) and ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM) have many years of experience cleaning and disinfecting hospitals and other facilities that have been at risk for exposure to various infectious diseases. We rely on our experience and a scientific, ...
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Commercial
Apr 23, 2020
Evolving and Contagious Diseases
1) What are Evolving and Contagious Diseases? The CDC defines contagious diseases as “illnesses caused by germs (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that enter the body, multiply, and cause an infection.” Depending on the virus, there are different ways that it can be ...
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Mar 25, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pre-Contamination Protocol
COVID-19 The current flu season, along with the outbreak of a newer pathogen, COVID-19, offers an opportunity to reinforce the importance of keeping employees’ workspaces clean, safe, and healthy. Our experience and training in health care spaces afford us the ability to ...
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Mar 06, 2020
20 Approaches Organizations Can Take to Avoid the Spread of COVID-19 or the Corona virus Disease 2019
ServiceMaster Restore (SMR) and ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM) have many years of experience cleaning and disinfecting hospitals and other facilities that have been at risk for exposure to various infectious diseases. We rely on our experience and a scientific, ...
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Disaster Prevention Tips
Jan 16, 2024
HOW TO KEEP WATER PIPES FROM FREEZING
Keeping water pipes from freezing is an important task for homeowners, especially in areas where the temperature can drop below freezing. Frozen pipes can cause water damage, plumbing problems, and high repair costs. Here are some tips on how to prevent pipes from freezing ...
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Dec 10, 2023
10 Ways to Stay Safe this Holiday Season
10 Ways to Stay Safe this Holiday Season The 2023 holiday season is here, and the ServiceMaster DCS wants everyone to stay safe from home fires as they decorate their homes for the upcoming festivities. Decorations like trees, lights and candles increase the risk of home ...
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Mar 01, 2020
3 Tips To Avoid Flood Damage To Your Property
FLOOD AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS TIPS A flood can happen at any time, often with little or no alert. During the spring, issues such as heavy rains, rapid snow-melt and dam erosion can raise the risk of seasonal flooding, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
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Disinfection
Apr 23, 2020
Evolving and Contagious Diseases
1) What are Evolving and Contagious Diseases? The CDC defines contagious diseases as “illnesses caused by germs (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that enter the body, multiply, and cause an infection.” Depending on the virus, there are different ways that it can be ...
Continue Reading
Mar 25, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pre-Contamination Protocol
COVID-19 The current flu season, along with the outbreak of a newer pathogen, COVID-19, offers an opportunity to reinforce the importance of keeping employees’ workspaces clean, safe, and healthy. Our experience and training in health care spaces afford us the ability to ...
Continue Reading
Mar 06, 2020
20 Approaches Organizations Can Take to Avoid the Spread of COVID-19 or the Corona virus Disease 2019
ServiceMaster Restore (SMR) and ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM) have many years of experience cleaning and disinfecting hospitals and other facilities that have been at risk for exposure to various infectious diseases. We rely on our experience and a scientific, ...
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Fire Damage
Dec 10, 2023
10 Ways to Stay Safe this Holiday Season
10 Ways to Stay Safe this Holiday Season The 2023 holiday season is here, and the ServiceMaster DCS wants everyone to stay safe from home fires as they decorate their homes for the upcoming festivities. Decorations like trees, lights and candles increase the risk of home ...
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Jul 23, 2019
How to Prevent Fires During National Fireworks Safety Month
National Fireworks Safety Month occurs every June and runs through the Fourth of July to remind communities that setting off your own fireworks could be deadly. According to recent statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), over one-quarter of fires ...
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Jul 18, 2019
Hidden Dangers of Soot: The Damage You Can Smell
As if dealing with house fire and smoke damage wasn’t enough, once the initial danger has passed, you also have to contend with the resulting soot that may have spread throughout your home. You’ll quickly discover that soot is an eyesore that’s very tough to clean, but you ...
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Jun 29, 2019
Candle Dangers & Myths: Know the Difference
To stay safe while you relax, you must be aware of certain candle dangers and how to avoid them. The captivating fragrances and mood-enhancing ambiance of candles can create a lovely atmosphere in your home. Scented candles leave a lingering aroma that can cover up ...
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Fire Prevention
Dec 10, 2023
10 Ways to Stay Safe this Holiday Season
10 Ways to Stay Safe this Holiday Season The 2023 holiday season is here, and the ServiceMaster DCS wants everyone to stay safe from home fires as they decorate their homes for the upcoming festivities. Decorations like trees, lights and candles increase the risk of home ...
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Nov 19, 2023
10 Ways to Stay Safe in the Kitchen this Thanksgiving
To enjoy this holiday season with family, friends, and feasts. This might mean you need to spend more time than usual in the kitchen, so it’s important to brush up on some safety tips. Baking is the main cause of home fires any time of the year but is particularly common on ...
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Nov 16, 2023
Fire Escape Plan
Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. A closed door may slow ...
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Fire Restoration
Dec 10, 2023
10 Ways to Stay Safe this Holiday Season
10 Ways to Stay Safe this Holiday Season The 2023 holiday season is here, and the ServiceMaster DCS wants everyone to stay safe from home fires as they decorate their homes for the upcoming festivities. Decorations like trees, lights and candles increase the risk of home ...
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Frozen Pipes
Jan 16, 2024
HOW TO KEEP WATER PIPES FROM FREEZING
Keeping water pipes from freezing is an important task for homeowners, especially in areas where the temperature can drop below freezing. Frozen pipes can cause water damage, plumbing problems, and high repair costs. Here are some tips on how to prevent pipes from freezing ...
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Mold
Sep 29, 2019
MOLD MYTHS: WILL VINEGAR KILL MOLD?
Mold Myths Household mold can be a nightmarish scenario. Not only can it cause structural damage to your home, it can also put your and your family’s health at risk. You could experience an allergic reaction, eye, nose and throat irritation, and even nosebleeds and ...
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May 03, 2019
Improving the Air Circulation in Your Home Can Help Reduce Mold Overgrowth
Mold in the home isn’t just unsightly – it’s also unhealthy. While you may know that excess moisture is the primary driver of mold growth, what you might not realize is the role that home air flow plays. Air flow and moisture actually go hand in hand, and so by improving air ...
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Residential
Mar 01, 2020
3 Tips To Avoid Flood Damage To Your Property
FLOOD AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS TIPS A flood can happen at any time, often with little or no alert. During the spring, issues such as heavy rains, rapid snow-melt and dam erosion can raise the risk of seasonal flooding, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
Continue Reading
Jul 18, 2019
Hidden Dangers of Soot: The Damage You Can Smell
As if dealing with house fire and smoke damage wasn’t enough, once the initial danger has passed, you also have to contend with the resulting soot that may have spread throughout your home. You’ll quickly discover that soot is an eyesore that’s very tough to clean, but you ...
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Smoke and Odor Removal
Dec 10, 2023
10 Ways to Stay Safe this Holiday Season
10 Ways to Stay Safe this Holiday Season The 2023 holiday season is here, and the ServiceMaster DCS wants everyone to stay safe from home fires as they decorate their homes for the upcoming festivities. Decorations like trees, lights and candles increase the risk of home ...
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Water Damage
Jan 16, 2024
HOW TO KEEP WATER PIPES FROM FREEZING
Keeping water pipes from freezing is an important task for homeowners, especially in areas where the temperature can drop below freezing. Frozen pipes can cause water damage, plumbing problems, and high repair costs. Here are some tips on how to prevent pipes from freezing ...
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Jul 16, 2019
Tips on How to Handle the Flood Insurance Claims Process
Floods are the number one natural disaster in the United States, reports the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A flood can destroy basements, entire floors and entire homes, depending on the severity of the flood waters. The NFIP states that the average flood claim ...
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Water Mitigation
Jan 16, 2024
HOW TO KEEP WATER PIPES FROM FREEZING
Keeping water pipes from freezing is an important task for homeowners, especially in areas where the temperature can drop below freezing. Frozen pipes can cause water damage, plumbing problems, and high repair costs. Here are some tips on how to prevent pipes from freezing ...
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Water Restoration
Jan 16, 2024
HOW TO KEEP WATER PIPES FROM FREEZING
Keeping water pipes from freezing is an important task for homeowners, especially in areas where the temperature can drop below freezing. Frozen pipes can cause water damage, plumbing problems, and high repair costs. Here are some tips on how to prevent pipes from freezing ...
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Weather
Jan 16, 2024
HOW TO KEEP WATER PIPES FROM FREEZING
Keeping water pipes from freezing is an important task for homeowners, especially in areas where the temperature can drop below freezing. Frozen pipes can cause water damage, plumbing problems, and high repair costs. Here are some tips on how to prevent pipes from freezing ...
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Winter
Jan 16, 2024
HOW TO KEEP WATER PIPES FROM FREEZING
Keeping water pipes from freezing is an important task for homeowners, especially in areas where the temperature can drop below freezing. Frozen pipes can cause water damage, plumbing problems, and high repair costs. Here are some tips on how to prevent pipes from freezing ...
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