Dryer Vent Cleaning

5/3/2018 (Permalink)

The importance of cleaning dryer vents.  According to FEMA, failure to clean home dryers causes 34% of home dryer fires.  Home dryer fires cause $35 million in property loss and can even cause injury  or death.   

To reduce the risk of these fires happening in your or your insureds home or business, SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown can help clean dryer vents and ducts that may have lint buildup.

Other tips for keeping your dryer vents clean from the National Fire Protection Agency include cleaning the lint filter before and after each load and making sure outdoor vent flap will open and is not restricted by snow, a birds nest, or other potential obstacles. 

For more information call SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown 631-265-9200 or email us and  check our Facebook page.

Types of Cleaning

12/14/2017 (Permalink)

Mitigation requires quick action. The faster SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown arrives on site to perform fire, smoke, and soot cleanup and restoration, the better the results including lower claim cost. Within four hours of loss notification SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown will be on site to help ensure a fire damage is handled by utilizing the following services. Structural Cleaning:After smoke or fire damage, ceilings, walls, woodwork, carpeting, and floors will often need a thorough cleaning. SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown will pretest to determine the extent of damage, then use the specific equipment and cleaning products required toclean and protect the different types of surfaces found in your insureds structure. Content Cleaning:All of the restorable contents in affected areas will be professionally cleaned and deodorized. This includes area rugs, furniture, draperies, and upholstery. SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown can provide wet or dry cleaning services. Additionally, all the other restorable contents will be cleaned and deodorized to preloss condition. This includes electronics, art, wood furniture, kitchen items, clothing, bedding, and much more. Finally SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown can provide an inventory list of all "to be claimed" items for your insured. Deodorization:SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown provide specialized services that rid your insured's home or place of business of offensive odors left by fire or smoke damage. SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown do not merely cover up lingering odors with a fragrance; they seek out the sources of the odor and remove them.

Spring is Here

4/12/2017 (Permalink)

Birds are chirping and the temperatures have warmed up - spring is finally here!  Spring Cleaning is a tradition allowing us to freshen our environment and get a head start on the hectic seasons of spring and summer.  While many people deep clean their homes, this is also a great time to clean and organize your business.  

SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown can help get your facility in tip top shape.  In addition to air duct and HVAC cleaning, SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown professionals are trained to use state of the art equipment and remove soils hiding deep within your carpet, as well as focused stain removal and stain resistance applications.   Other services include:  Upholstery and drapery cleaning, hard floor cleaning and care, and odor deodorization.  

A clean environment is a healthy environment!  Improve your living and work spaces this spring.  If you need a little help, don't worry, SERVPRO of Greater Smithtown have the tools to make your home or business sparkle in no time!

 Spring Cleaning your Workspace

 *Divide Your Workspace Into Zones:

 Determine how you want and need to use the space and set up zones for your daily functions. You may require a work-space for your computer, a library area for your research, a storage area for supplies and filing area for you archives.  This will provide a foundation for more efficient use of space. 

 *Keep Only What You Need at Arm's Length:  Boxes of pens, stacks of papers and old coffee cups need to go.  Rid your desk of visual clutter by paring down the items on top to the essentials only.  Supplies, paperwork and personal items should be kept in the zones you've established for the.

 *Sort Your Catch-All Drawer:  Use drawer dividers to give everything a place, lie compartments for paperclips and rubber-bands.  Go through the drawer every six weeks and clear out anything that is out of place or isn't being used. 

 *Eliminate Digital Clutter:  Digital clutter can be just as stressful as physical clutter.  Organize digital files and your email inbox just as you would paper files with a system of logical and clearly labeled folders.  Also, keep the icons on your desktop to a bare minimum, and trade in sticky notes on your monitor for calendar reminders.