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Got Mold

3/28/2024 (Permalink)

Microscopic mold spores naturally occur almost everywhere, both outdoors and indoors.

This makes it impossible to remove all mold from a home or business.

Therefore, mold remediation reduces the mold spore count back to its natural or baseline level.

Some restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold, which is a fallacy.

Consider the following mold facts:

  • Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
  • Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet.
  • Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens and irritants.
  • Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return.
  • Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
  • Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

If your home or business has a mold problem, we can inspect and assess your property and use our specialized training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation.

When you see signs of mold, Call Us Today

(352) 735-3311

Clean Homes of Troubled Listings

3/28/2024 (Permalink)

Get Rid of Troubled Listings

The word is out that it is a sellers’ market here in central Florida and many investors and homeowners are looking to capitalize on the money making opportunities that are becoming available. If you have a home you’d like to sell then now is the time to learn about what SERVPRO of Lake County can do for you.

It is not uncommon for a house to sit vacant for months before it is sold and in this case there may be un-detected leaks as well as insect and rodent problems that can occur. The services we specialize in can help your clients pass home inspections and generally get their homes in top show condition. Whether the problem is a water stain on a hardwood floor, a mildew smell in the closet or even if the home was lived in by a heavy smoker we offer free inspections and can come determine the scope of mitigation services that are necessary. We also offer residential cleaning services such as full detailed micro cleanings, carpet cleaning, tile cleaning, upholstery cleaning and even drape and curtain cleaning.

Let us turn a problem listing into a quick sale. 

Call us today at (352)735-3311

Fire Damage

3/12/2024 (Permalink)

Debris on Countertop Countertop damaged by fire

When a fire starts in the kitchen, you need to act fast to keep the fire from getting out of control. But how you act depends on what kind of fire you have and where it is. Follow these instructions for putting out kitchen fires: getting out of control. But how you act depends on what kind of fire you have and where it is. Follow these instructions for putting out kitchen fires:

  • If you have a fire in a cooking pan, use an oven mitt to clap on the lid, then move the pan off the burner, and turn off the stove. The lack of oxygen will stop the flames in a pot.
  • If you can’t safely put the lid on a flaming pan or you don’t have a lid for the pan, use your fire extinguisher. Aim at the base of the fire — not the flames.
  • Never use water to put out grease fires! Water repels grease and can spread the fire by splattering the grease.

Garage Fire

3/12/2024 (Permalink)

Green SERVPRO Air Scrubber Air Scrubber in garage

An accidental fire can occur in your garage from many household items and can easily smoke up a garage in minutes if it is not properly and quickly extinguish . While proper insurance can help mitigate financial loss, it is better to understand and work to prevent the situations that lead to garage fires. Most homes are stocked full with combustible items. This list is meant to help homeowners not only identify potential issues but also lower the risk of a fire. This particular instance the home owner wasn't sure what started it. The smoke was all throughout the garage and much of his tools and equipment needed cleaning. Whether it’s a candle accidentally burning throughout the night, faulty equipment, combustibles or any other scenario, homeowners should be aware of the most common causes of house /garage fires and work to minimize and prevent accidents before they occur. It would be a good idea to not leave a lot of items laying around on the floor and good housekeeping practices would be a great idea too. It would also be a good idea to always have a fire extinguisher ready just in case one is needed.

Summer Barbeque

3/12/2024 (Permalink)

10 Tips for Safe Summer Barbecues:

Do's and Don'ts That Will Keep You From Becoming a Statistic

Do:

  1. Keep your grill at least 10 feet away from your house. Farther is even better. This includes portions attached to your house like carports, garages and porches. Grills should not be used underneath wooden overhangs either, as the fire could flare up into the structure above. This applies to both charcoal and gas grills.
  2. Clean your grill regularly. If you allow grease and fat to build up on your grill, they provide more fuel for a fire. Grease is a major source of flare ups.
  3. Check for gas leaks. You can make sure no gas is leaking from your gas grill by making a solution of half liquid dish soap and half water and rubbing it on the hoses and connections. Then, turn the gas on (with the grill lid open.) If the soap forms large bubbles, that's a sign that the hoses have tiny holes or that the connections are not tight enough.
  4. Keep decorations away from your grill. Decorations like hanging baskets, pillows and umbrellas look pretty AND provide fuel for a fire. To make matters worse, today's decor is mostly made of artificial fibers that burn fast and hot, making this tip even more important.
  5. Keep a spray bottle of water handy. That way, if you have a minor flare-up you can spray it with the water to instantly calm it. The bonus of this tip is that water won't harm your food, so dinner won't be ruined!
  6. Keep a fire extinguisher within a couple steps of your grill. And KNOW HOW TO USE IT. If you are unsure how to use the extinguisher, don't waste time fiddling with it before calling 911. Firefighters say many fire deaths occur when people try to fight a fire themselves instead of calling for expert help and letting the fire department do its job.

Don't:

  1. Turn on the gas while your grill lid is closed. NEVER do this. It causes gas to build up inside your grill, and when you do light it and open it, a fireball can explode in your face.
  2. Leave a grill unattended. Fires double in size every minute. Plan ahead so that all of your other food prep chores are done and you can focus on grilling.
  3. Overload your grill with food. This applies especially fatty meats. The basic reason for this tip is that if too much fat drips on the flames at once, it can cause a large flare-up that could light nearby things on fire.
  4. Use a grill indoors. People often think it will be safe to use a grill, especially a small one, indoors. NOT TRUE. In addition to the fire hazard, grills release carbon monoxide, the deadly colorless, odorless gas. That gas needs to vent in fresh air or it can kill you, your family and pets.

If you do experience a house fire this summer be sure to call SERVPRO of Lake County at (352)735-3311 to help with all your fire damage and smoke damage needs. We are always here to help!

House Fire

3/12/2024 (Permalink)

Burned Cabinet's Fire Destroyed Kitchen

House fires can be devastating, especially a total loss. SERVPRO of Lake County was contacted by the home owner to access her fire damage in her home and to see if there was anything we could possibly salvage. After doing a walk through, we found some furniture and some family heirlooms in her lanai that could be restored to her satisfaction. She thought SERVPRO picking up her belongings cleaning and storing them for her was just awesome. The home owner was very grateful for SERVPRO to walk through her home in spite of all the devastation that took place do to her fire. There is never a job that's to big or to small for us to do. Please call SERVPRO of Lake County Florida all your needs. Ph. 352-735-3311

Commercial Water Loss

3/5/2024 (Permalink)

Drying Equipment Set Commercial Water Loss

About 9:30 am on a Tuesday SERVPRO of Lake County Florida received a call about a water damage at a new school under construction. Our crew responded very quickly and arrived on site at by 11:00 am, The contractor discovered breach in the chilled water line causing a major leak on the 2nd floor, which affected the 1st and 2nd floor hallways and class rooms. We extracted all the standing water, set up containment in the hallways and then we began to set equipment. We didn’t have enough power in the building for our equipment so we had to use a large pull behind 200 amp service generator, along with 5 spider boxes with 20 amp receptacles. The facilities director was very pleased with our company and responds time. Great job SERVPRO of Lake County Florida.

For any emergency services please call SERVPRO of Lake County. 352-735-3311

Commercial Fire

3/5/2024 (Permalink)

Fire Damage Fire in Church Sanctuary

SERVPRO to get the job done for you!

SERVPRO of Lake County Florida was contacted by a church elder and advised that there was a fire in the church and needed an estimate on a fire cleanup. When we arrived onsite the area was damaged by fire and smoke throughout. Classrooms were effected along with the main sanctuary. They asked for an estimate to get all the remediation work done ASAP, with a specific time frame to complete. We all agreed how to proceed with this project and had a plan to proceed with our goal to make the customer completely satisfied with our work.  First in order was removing all areas that couldn’t be cleaned. This cleanup took approximately 2 weeks, which made the customer very pleased on how we took control of their situation. We told him that our goal was to make it “Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of Lake County FL. at Ph. 352-735-3311

Growth in HVAC System

3/5/2024 (Permalink)

Flex Ductwork Growth in the HVAC System

SERVPRO of Lake County Florida was called to this home to do an HVAC inspection when the owner spotted mold on the returns. After further investigation there was visible growth and this turned into a mold remediation within the HVAC system. At that point, we contacted a Air Quality Hygienist to assess the HVACT system and write a protocol for remediation. 

Demolition after a water damage

2/28/2024 (Permalink)

Floor removal Demolition after a water damage

SERVPRO of Lake County Florida received a call at 5:00am from two toilet overflows. Our crew was onsite by 6:00am and started going over all the paper work and getting it signed so we could proceed to start the job. Our SERVPRO crew began to extract the standing water from room to room. We had lots of furniture to remove from one area to another and extract as we cleared a room. After all the areas were extracted we began to demo the flooring. There were three rooms that the floor was removed all debris picked up and bagged in 3mil plastic and loaded in our trailer and hauled away. The customer was extremely happy with the time we arrived onsite until everything was cleaned up and loaded in our trailer. Please call SERVPRO of Lake County Florida at 352-735-3311 and we will be glad to help.