Servpro of Lombard/Addison

Protect valuable furniture when experiencing light flooding or a small water loss in your home, with these two tips.

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Fire damage can be costly, that's why we restore all we can. This is how we clean interior walls free from soot and smelly residue caused by fire.

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So, how do we clean after fires?

Cleaning in fire damage restoration means removing smoke residues and removing smoke odors.

Contact us to set up an Emergency Response Profile (ERP), which outlines every step of your emergency plan in any situation. We will have you "Ready for whatever happens."

With Fashion Week approaching, we took a look at our threads over the last several decades. What year was your favorite look?

September is National Preparedness Month and we've learned a lot from our disaster recovery work over the years. Visit https://bit.ly/3jpR1Fo now to learn how you can plan for when disaster strikes.

Bleeding happens when dye is dislodged and moved while suspended in a liquid cleaning solution. Test a small area first, If bleeding occurs, apply a dye fixative to help set the dye and stop bleeding.

Avoid a cleaning disaster by knowing the type of fibers in the material you're cleaning. Knowing the fiber type and using the right cleaning product and method could be the difference between restoration and replacement.

A backed-up toilet stinks. Harmful contaminants can pose serious health risks if not addressed quickly. SERVPRO professionals have the training, protective gear, and specialized equipment necessary to safely clean these messes.

Facial hair can limit the effectiveness of face coverings. Which option do you think is most effective for masks?

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As experts in fire damage restoration, we use the same thorough process for every job. The first step is locating all smoke residues by inspecting and testing to evaluate what cleaning services are needed for restoration.

For proactive and reactive viral pathogen cleaning, one product we rely on is ServprOXIDE. The disinfectant is effective against a range of pathogens, EPA-registered, and is NSF Rated which means rinsing isn't required on food contact surfaces.

We know that going back to school this year will look different and vary widely. Here are a few tips to help students be safe, if required to attend class in-person.

Hockey IS BACK with the 24 team Stanley Cup Playoffs starting today! Who are you picking to lift the Cup?

This 75,000 sq. ft. maintenance hangar had foam standing over 20 ft. high from a state-of-the-art foam fire extinguishing system that was set off in error. We've cleaned several unique commercial and residential cleanings over the years and this one ranks among the best of ‘em.

Tokyo 2020 may have been postponed, but there are still medals up for grabs. If you could win the gold in cleaning, what "event" would it be for?

-Our products are safe when used appropriately by a pro & according to label directions. -PPE isn't to protect workers from disinfectants, but to help protect the space from workers. PPE helps protects workers if there are suspected/known viral pathogens present.

Finding ALL of the water after a water loss is critical for drying and safety. Even sanitary water left standing can become contaminated within days.

Check these places: -Ceilings of rooms under the source
-Walls
-Floors
-Wet insulation
-Duct systems
-Crawl spaces
-Basements

PPE helps to:
-Protect workers from threat of viral pathogens in area
-Protect area from potential contamination by our workers
-Protect from harmful contaminants in water or particulates in the air during our fire restoration & water mitigation work

Happy 4th of July!

This Week in History: In June of 1956, Congress passed the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act for the construction of 41,000 mi. of interstate highways over a 20-year period.

With many still working from home, more people are taking part in National Take Your Dog To Work Day than ever before. Reply with a pic of your doggo and their name!

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Can you guess this seasonal throwback song we're thinking of using only emojis as clues? Reply with your guess!

Can you spot all four differences between the two images? Reply and tell us what you found!