One of the hardest tasks to deal with after a fire is deciding what you can keep and what to toss. You want to save money yet you also need to stay safe. So, the following are some tips on how to handle some of the more questionable items that may have been exposed to fire and smoke.
Water damage in office buildings, churches, schools, multi-family residential buildings and homes caused by burst pipes is an enormous inconvenience and hazard to property managers, homeowners, and landlords alike. Take these steps after a pipe burst and follow our safety tips and recovery recommendations.
If you plan to have guests over for the holidays, our guess is you’ve got plenty on your plate. With decorating, shopping for gifts, and menu planning, the last thing you want to think about is cleaning the house. We at ServiceMaster By Simons have some tips to motivate you… Read More »Clean Your Home Before The Holiday Rush
When your Chicagoland property experiences water damage, you’re frequently urged to contact a water damage restoration specialist to handle cleaning and repairs. But why? Aren’t you able to take care of it yourself? What’s so great about what restoration professionals accomplish that’s better than what you could do? The science… Read More »Why Should You Call a Water Damage Restoration Professional?
When we’re able to spend time out in the country, whether we’re hiking, camping, or just riding around with the windows down, the fresh air invigorates us. Unfortunately, most of us spend the majority of our time indoors, whether we’re home or at work. In fact, the EPA reports that… Read More »When Fighting Odors, a Complex Deodorizer May be Needed
A frosty Chicago winter evening spent next to a roaring fireplace can be very enjoyable. But that occasion can become a disaster if your fireplace begins spewing smoke into your home’s interior. When that occurs, it may be the result of a puff back. This could occur only once per… Read More »How to Prevent Puff Backs From Your Fireplace
Riddle: When is a gallon of all-purpose cleaner not a gallon of all-purpose cleaner? Answer: When it’s really 20 gallons. Puzzled? Consider this: usually when you purchase a gallon of a product, that’s all you get. If you buy a gallon of gas, you get a gallon of… Read More »Concentrating on Cleaning Products Can Save You Money
You’re probably already aware that water damage is more than a nuisance. It may also elicit severe damage to your Chicagoland home or business. But there’s another side effect of water damage you might not know about. It also attracts insects – both the kind that can cause disease and… Read More »Water Damage Invites Termites Into Your Chicagoland Property
During World War II, the Atomic Energy Commission needed a filter that would remove and trap radio-active dust particles that would pose a health hazard to scientists working on the Manhattan Project, the classified U.S. government venture that developed the atomic bomb. That’s when and why the HEPA (High… Read More »How HEPA Filters Protect You
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"ServiceMaster-RestorationbySimons provided exceptional service in response to flooding at the home of Dorothy Kane, following a storm and heavy rain. The team was professional, efficient and worked very hard to complete the cleanup and remove the related debris. We are very thankful and appreciative of this team. Sam and Nasutsa are amazing and we highly recommend this company. THANK YOU!!"
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"ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons could not have been a better partner in getting through a recent rain water infiltration episode at my lakefront high-rise rental condo. These guys were prompt, professional and productive from the moment I called frantically looking for help right through final pick-up of their moisture mitigating equipment the next week. All the while, their excellent customer service approach kept me informed + updated (aka: "calm") about the processes being utilized to dry the unit out, remove the damaged flooring materials, etc. and help ward off secondary loss. Obviously, I hope to never experience another disaster like this, but, if I do, I know having ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons as a resource will help me endure and emerge with my property protected and my sanity intact."
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