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Don’t Let Fire Damage Ruin Your Halloween Celebration in Wicker Park, IL

    Mountains of candy, racks of colorful costumes, and piles of pumpkins just waiting to be carved are easily spotted in the greater Chicago area this time of year. Like many kids just about everywhere, youngsters in Chicago’s neighborhoods of Gold Coast, Wicker Park, Magnificent Mile, and others are counting down the days until they’ll be […]

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    Help for Flooded Basements in Streeterville, IL

      The water damage restoration specialists at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons remind you that an urgent call to action is needed if the basement in your Streeterville, IL house, condo, or townhouse floods. That’s because a flooded basement is a true safety hazard to you and your family, and the longer water is allowed to sit, […]

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      Fall Patio Furniture and Upholstery Cleaning in Chicago

        Gorgeous views, raking leaves, and pumpkin chai. Welcome to fall. But here’s the thing; fall means that winter is coming soon (sorry, we had to say it). It’s important to make sure you take care of prepping your home for winter now, rather than waiting until Jack Frost makes his appearance. Not only does ServiceMaster […]

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        Use Candles Cautiously to Prevent Fire Damage in Chicago’s Places of Worship

          The pleasing glow from burning candles adds a feeling of great solemnity and celebration to religious services throughout the greater Chicago area. After all, who hasn’t shed a tear of joy as a just-married couple lit the unity candle as part of their wedding ceremony? However, when lit candles are used in churches, temples, mosques, […]

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          Clean the Gutters on Your Chicago Home to Prevent Water Damage

            As the days grow cooler and the nights get longer, many of the leaves on the trees in the Chicago neighborhoods of Logan Square, The Loop, and West Town are starting to explode with color. And soon after reaching their peak colors, they will fall. That’s a sure indicator winter is on its way and […]

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            The End of Garage Sale Season: A Perfect Time for Hoarders

              While you’re still looking back trying to figure out how summer went by so quickly, autumn and the remainder of the better-weather months are passing by rapidly. For hoarders, this time can be even more stressful because the cold weather is another reason to stay indoors and keep the mess the way it is. It’s […]

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              Safety Tips for Chicago Smokers to Prevent Fire Damage

                On average, nearly 20 adults in every 100 in this country smoke cigarettes or other smoking materials. In Illinois, the most current data on smokers is slightly more optimistic, with 14 to 15 of every 100 adults smoking. Of course, smoking doesn’t bode well for the good health and longevity of anyone who smokes or […]

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                What’s the Lifespan of Carpets in Wicker Park?

                  Two common questions we often receive at ServiceMaster Cleaning by Simons: how long should carpet last, and how much does a professional carpet cleaning actually benefit homeowners? While carpet cleaning can help protect your investment, there are a number of contributing factors that play into how long carpet will last. The lifespan of your household […]