Storm Preparation Tips

Florida Emergency Property Repairs & Restoration

Serving Bonita Springs, Bradenton, Cape Coral, Englewood, Fort Myers, Longboat Key, Naples, Marco Island, Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Venice, Florida

At ServiceMaster by Wright, we believe that your utmost safety is necessary, and that’s why you need to be aware of important storm preparation tips. Homeowners and business owners must take every extra precaution that is available to protect their home and business from the devastating storm or hurricane.

We have prepared some helpful storm preparation tips to help you ensure yours and your family’s safety.

When disaster strikes, ServiceMaster by Wright is here to help with complete property damage restoration services in Florida; call (239) 431-9947 for a free, on-site inspection.

What to Do Before a Storm Strikes?

Prepare These Necessary Things:

Emergency Phone Numbers

Write down emergency phone numbers such as:

Local police department

Local fire department

Local hospital

Doctor’s

Dentist

Pharmacy

Health insurance plan and policy number

Personal emergency contact list

Keep the numbers somewhere where you can easily see it, like on the refrigerator or near every phone in your house. Program them in your mobile phone, too.

Emergency Supplies

Gather and prepare an emergency supply kit that contains essentials, such as:

Food (i.e. canned goods, biscuits, pre-made meals)

Water

Medicines

Emergency power sources (i.e. generators, flashlight, emergency lights)

Blankets and Sheets

Portable Chargers

First Aid Kit

Emergency Cash

Toiletries

These essentials will come in handy at these difficult times during the storm.

Information on Storm and Disaster Restoration Companies

In case of structural damage in your home or property, it’s best to keep the contact information of a Florida storm damage restoration company. Call ServiceMaster by Wright at (239) 431-9947.

Equipping for the Hurricane/Storm

ServiceMaster by Wright will help you prepare and equip for the storm. We provide these disaster response services:

24-hour emergency service

Water damage restoration

Fire damage restoration

Mold remediation

Catastrophic Management

Removal and disposal of wet materials

Record and monitor moisture levels

Content cleaning and inventory control

Pack out, pack in, storage

Emergency power

Document and records media recovery

Deodorization

On-site security of property, temporary fencing

Here are some additional things you need to do before the storm arrives:

Make sure that all electronic devices such as computers and other appliances are unplugged to lower the risk of electrical fires.

Make sure all electronic communication devices (cell phones, laptops, etc.) are fully-charged so that you can keep tabs on what’s happening around you.

Ensure that all gas tanks are fully-stocked and working properly so that you will have enough supply even after the storm has passed.

Place all important documents in sealed plastic bags to avoid getting damaged.

Ensure that your hurricane shutters are up and fully secured to ensure added safety to your home.

Although these precautions cannot ensure the full safety of your home or business, they can at least help you prepare for what’s to come. It’s always better to be safe and prepared all the time. An IIRC-certified company, such as ServiceMaster by Wright, will give you around-the-clock attention, and our 24-hour emergency team will work tirelessly to get things back to normal.

If you need post-hurricane property repairs in Florida, contact us right away at (239) 431-9947 for a free, on-site inspection.

Home Disinfecting: How to Keep Your Bathrooms Clean

Since you rely on your bathroom to keep your body clean, it's fair to say that it should be the cleanest room in your house, don’t you agree? Being exposed to water and moisture can be a nest for mold growth. With the recent pandemic as well, we have to take extra time to disinfect and sanitize our bathrooms.

A professional sanitizing service can help you thoroughly clean your bathroom. However, you may also need to look into cleaning your bathroom yourself, so we’ve prepared a couple of tips on how to do it. Let’s take a look at how to disinfect and sanitize your bathroom.

Disinfect Toilets

Your toilet and toilet seat may contain many germs as this is the place where we drop all our body waste. So if there’s a place that needs to always be clean, this is it. You have to keep your family safe. 

Disinfecting, should only take several minutes. You will need a toilet bowl cleaning liquid and a toilet brush. First, you need to apply the product and let it sit for several minutes. Letting it do its job. Then, you scrub the inside of the toilet bowl using the toilet brush.

When it comes to cleaning the toilet seat and the lid, be careful choosing the product since some can make the plastic parts go yellow.

Disinfect Sinks

Not only is your bathroom sink one of the first places to show gunk and grime. It can also have hair strands and grime buildup if not cleaned regularly. This can harbor tons of germs if left uncared for.

So, how do you disinfect your sink?  Prepare a cleaning solution beforehand. Using a cloth or sponge, dip in the cleaning solution and scrub your sink including the faucet. This will kill possible bacteria on the surfaces. After a couple of minutes, rinse the solution thoroughly with water. Wipe dry.

Disinfect Tub

There's no room for mildew and mold — especially in the places you rely on for clean hygiene. Your tub can be a place where mold can thrive since it’s always wet and moist.

How do you disinfect your tub?  Spray your tub with an all-purpose bathroom cleaning solution. Choose one that’s safe for you and your family. If there is tough grime and stains, you can use a stronger solution, as long as you wear a protective mask to avoid inhaling dangerous vapors.

Disinfect Bathroom Floor

Disinfecting your bathroom floor is extremely important if you have children or family members with a suppressed immune system in your household. 

Using your mop, submerge it into the bucket of cleaning solution, squeeze out excess water, then clean the bathroom floor. Once dry, replace the trashcan and your freshly laundered rugs as well. 

Other Safety Tips

Keep your eyes and face protected at all times since many cleaning products can burn your skin and cause serious damage to your eyesight.

The COVID-19 pandemic should affect how we think and behave, that’s why we have to prepare for our family’s safety during these times. ServiceMaster by Wright has the experience, knowledge, training, and national network to meet your needs on an ongoing basis. Disinfection goes beyond a standard cleaning service and requires specific protocols.

Need help keeping your bathroom safe and clean? Looking for peace of mind knowing that your surfaces are truly sterile and safe to use? Call the professionals at ServiceMaster by Wright at (239) 431-9947  to request a consultation for your home disinfecting service.

How Does Professional Sanitizing Work?

Sanitizing and disinfecting must not be taken lightly. With what’s happening in the world right now, everyone’s going crazy about sanitizing and disinfecting. We just cannot risk anything when it comes to the safety of our family. When you are running a business, there are also risks you have to face when you don’t know how cleaning professionals work on the job. That’s why it’s important to know how cleaning professionals do sanitation.

In this article, we will be emphasizing the importance of letting professionals at ServiceMaster by Wright handle sanitizing and disinfecting for your home or business.

Equipment and Materials

When we do the job, our team of cleaning professionals will always wear state-of-the-art sanitation and personal protective equipment, such as PPEs, masks, and work boots. The reason for this is that we want to protect our crew and our clients. Not only do we handle things like bacteria and viruses, but we can also clean out mold, sewage, and plenty of other hazards that are considered dangerous. When anything could be present, we want to be prepared for everything. Second, we also want our crew to be able to protect your business and avoid adding any additional outside contamination to the site as much as possible.

As for the materials that we use, we have strong chemicals that are surely tough on stains but mild on our health. These chemicals are necessary for cleaning certain areas that we deal with. We always make sure that we use EPA-approved cleaning chemicals.

How Do We Clean?

We thoroughly clean surfaces using EPA-approved cleaning chemicals. We always clean from the cleanest surfaces to the dirtiest surfaces. This stops the transfer of germs to cleaner surfaces and allows you to physically remove and dispose of the largest possible amount of germs.

When using a disinfectant, we clean the surface first and then apply a disinfectant. We do this because disinfectant will not kill germs if the surface has not been cleaned first. The disinfectant is applied to surfaces using disposable paper towels or disposable cloth.

Lastly, we allow the disinfectant to remain on the surface for the time required to kill the virus (contact time).

Why Do You Need to Hire ServiceMaster by Wright as Your Sanitation Specialist?

When it comes to disinfecting your facility, you might have challenges with how or where to begin cleaning. It’s such a big job, and that’s why you need a professional sanitizing company to do it for you. Here at ServiceMaster by Wright, we have handled all types of disinfecting jobs, and we have narrowed our process down to a science. Our primary targets are surfaces that receive touch traffic most of the time, be it a community item that many people handle or something that maybe only one person might use on a daily basis.

ServiceMaster by Wright has the experience, knowledge, training, and national network to meet your needs on an ongoing basis. Disinfection goes beyond a standard cleaning service and requires specific protocols. Here, we follow specific protocols that can ensure a safe and hassle-free cleaning service.

Interested in a professional sanitizing service for your business? Call ServiceMaster by Wright at (239) 431-9947 to schedule yours!

Flood Damage Restoration

No home or business is immune to water or flood damage. Once disaster strikes, we don’t have a choice but to bear with the consequences after our home or business has been affected by it. Destructive floods are difficult to deal with, and that’s why you need a water damage restoration service to respond to the affected location right away.

ServiceMaster by Wright can carry out water damage restoration projects with ease. We have extensive knowledge and experience to perform water damage restoration to your home or business and get your property back to its pre-loss condition. We respond to your call anywhere in Southwest Florida.

How Can Flood Affect Your Home or Business?

1. Health and Safety Risks

Water damage from flooding produces many health and safety risks if the water is not immediately cleaned up, including the following:

Structural damage

Electrical damage and risks

Sharp glasses and metals

Sanitary hazards and diseases from standing water

Contaminated drinking water

Defunct drainage and sewage systems

Cut off communications

Road and bridge destruction

Landslides

Damaged crops

2. Financial Loss

Water and flood damage can result in huge financial loss. How? Once water invades your business, your business operations will be disrupted, causing you a huge amount of money loss. The business hours that you’re supposed to operate will be affected, which can cause financial strain to business owners. To further reduce costs, ensure you have proper flood insurance for your home or business. Sometimes, it can take years for affected communities to be re-built and life to return to normal.

3. Property Damage

Most of the causes of water damage are because of floods. Just a few inches of water could cause major damage to the contents of your home or business, not to mention buildings and land. It will take you some time to get back to how it used to be.

Restoring Your Home After Flood Damage

In some cases, the damage caused by a water intrusion might not be apparent immediately and may only be characterized by an unpleasant odor. However, addressing the problems a few hours after it happened might just reduce the damage by a significant amount. That’s the importance of calling a flood damage restoration expert immediately.

ServiceMaster by Wright has a professional response team that is on duty 24/7 and ready to react within minutes. We have 40 years of experience in water damage restoration and have a wealth of technical expertise used by many major insurance companies on their domestic and commercial policyholders’ claims. Here are our key services we provide for flood damage restoration.

Complete Floodwater Clean-up Services:

Inspection & assessment

Floodwater removal

Anti-microbial application

Drying, air movement, dehumidifying, & monitoring

Cleaning, sanitizing, & odor removal

Flood damage repair

If your business is threatened by destructive floodwaters, contact ServiceMaster by Wright right away by calling (239) 431-9947! Our Water Damage Restoration services include water leak detection, thermal imaging, water removal, structural drying, dehumidification, construction and repairs, storm damage, and sewage/septic back up cleaning. We will make your house safe and comfortable for your family again.

Top Three Sources of Water Damage in The Office And Business Establishment

Wondering how to promptly address water damage restoration requires an immediate attention for restoration. This type of damage can lead to more serious damages when not assessed and resolved quickly. Not being mindful of all of the water damage extent can be an agent for the growth of mold, mildew, and certain irreparable structural damage. It merely emphasizes the importance of water damage professionals like Service Master by Wright to take care of these compound problems and benefit every establishment owner for property restoration and health protection.

You may not know what caused water damage within your office and business establishment, and the problem keeps on worsening.

Read on for the top causes of this devastation to give you an idea about water damage restoration in Southwest Florida.

Hurricane or Storm Occurrence

Flood waters can be due to a strong hurricane and storm that hit the property. After the disaster has occurred on a property, one must be fully aware of its after-effects. There is a possibility that most things inside the office have gotten soaked with water and has caused damage to other things brought about by an assertive entry of water within the establishment.

Broken or Leaking Pipes

A study of the Environmental protection Agency has revealed that 13.7% of used water is directly linked to plumbing leaks. It is unknown with any certainty the gallons of water are wasted each year regarding the plumbing leak issues. In order to prevent this from happening to your business, contact Service Master by Wright to inspect and make repairs for worn-out pipes and leaks.

Clogged Toilets

An overflowing toilet bowl usually originates from a clogged toilet. Upon knowing that it has been clogged, never attempt on flushing your toilet several times without knowing the reason behind. Your toilet can possibly have a build-up of toilet paper, flushable wipes, diapers, sanitary products, and other unnecessary items. Without further action about this water damage issue, it can cost you a lot of money for water damage repair.

For water damage restoration in Southwest Florida, Service Master by Wright features its services such as water damage, water removal, dehumidification, structural drying, mold inspection and remediation, and reconstruction from a destructive natural disaster. They have all the modern equipment and efficient systems to help you all the way.

Contact us at 239-431-9947 for faster response or visit https://www.servicemasterrestorations.com/ for more details. Serving businesses and homeowners located in Southwest Florida and nearby Counties.

Home Disinfecting: How to Keep Your Kitchen Clean

During this pandemic, how clean is your home? It might be close to impossible to disinfect and sanitize all parts of your home. Your daily activities might increase the risk of infection in your home. That’s why our professional sanitizing services are here to help you disinfect your home thoroughly.

Here at ServiceMaster by Wright, we prioritize your safety.  While COVID-19 continues to threaten everyone’s safety, we are doing our best to fight it off. Although we understand that you might want the help of a professional sanitizing company, we also understand that you might want to do it yourself. Therefore, we came up with some helpful tips in home sanitizing and disinfecting. First, let’s talk about the materials needed.

Materials Needed

·       Skin Protection

·       Rubber gloves

·       Face mask

·       Protective eyewear 

·       Disinfectant

·       Alcohol

·       Hand Sanitizer

·       Soap

·       Cleaning

·       Microfiber cloth/Cleaning rag

·       Paper towels

·       Disinfecting wipes/sponge

·       Mop

·       Detergent

·       Hydrogen peroxide

Disinfecting Your Kitchen

The kitchen is where the magic happens. This is the place where a lot of greases, oil, liquid, and other substances are present. Kitchen surfaces can not only harbor the bacteria we transfer from our hands and belongings but also foodborne bacteria so it's particularly important to disinfect items properly.

Disinfect the commonly touched and shared surfaces in the kitchen such as:

·         Countertops

Your countertops have the highest traffic in your kitchen. This is where you slice your fruits, cut your vegetables, and chop your meat. You also set things on them like your grocery bags or cooked food. Therefore, this place must be sanitized thoroughly.

Start by scrubbing down your countertops to remove dirt and grime. Ideally, use disinfecting wipes or if you want to save money, you can use a microfiber towel, dip it in your detergent with warm water solution and scrub down your countertops at least once every two weeks.

If you can’t find a good cleaner anywhere and you’re out of cleaning supplies at home, pick up a bottle of hydrogen peroxide instead. Spray it on the surface and leave it for at least one minute. Then use a paper towel or cleaning rag to wipe it off.

·         Faucets/Cabinet handles/Refrigerator doors

Spray the surface until thoroughly wet, making sure to cover the lip and base. Next, wipe with a clean cloth or sponge. Lastly, to sanitize, leave for 30 seconds and to disinfect, leave for 10 minutes.

·         Trash can lids

Your trash can be the dirtiest place in your kitchen.  A wet environment will promote mold and bacteria, that’s why it’s very important to keep your trash can dry. If you see that your trash can lid is wet, wipe the surface with a dry cloth. If dirt and grime are present, wash it with disinfecting wipes or soap with water. After washing, wipe with a dry cloth to prevent mold growth.

·         Kitchen floor

Whether from everyday spills, a pet accident, or other bacteria-inviting occurrences, it's important to put an end to potentially harmful bacteria before it has a chance to thrive on your kitchen floor. For heavy dirt and soil, use a scrubber to remove debris. For weekly disinfecting, you can use a mop. It’s better to use an EPA-registered disinfectant to help sanitize thoroughly.

Other tips for kitchen disinfecting:

•  Wash dishes and utensils in hot water after each use, or use dishwasher.

•  Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds after handling any used dishes or utensils.

•  If using a dishwasher, choose the rinse cycle at the highest temperature option to kill the most germs.

•  Clean your kitchen daily and use the disinfecting products we mentioned in the first section of this article.

Home Disinfecting: How to Keep Your Living Areas Clean

During these pandemic times, how clean are your living areas?  Cleaning your home during the pandemic isn’t just about sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces with a cloth. These tasks are done specifically for the visible dust, dirt, and grime that naturally build up in many areas of your house. With COVID-19 lurking around, it’s better if deep cleaning is performed.

Here at ServiceMaster by Wright, we offer our professional sanitizing services. You can feel secure that your living room is being taken care of. They can make your living room cleaner and safer as you worry about other things. How can we keep your living areas clean and safe?

Disinfecting Doorknobs

It seems like common sense that doorknobs are one of the dirtiest things in the home. When you are outside, the doorknob will be the first thing you will touch. Not realizing that germs can survive on metal surfaces for several days, it can pose a potential risk for you and your family.

What do you do to disinfect and sanitize?  Wash the doorknob first with detergent and water. Then, spray it with a disinfectant solution. Let the solution sit for 1 minute. Wipe with a clean, dry cloth after. You can do this every other day to make sure all threats are eliminated.

Disinfecting Remote Control

Most people in your house touch the TV remote control many times every day. It makes it one of the potentially dirtiest items in your home. However, it’s something many do not even realize they should clean. 

What to do? First, remove the batteries. Use an alcohol-based or disinfecting wipe to clean thoroughly. Another alternative is a clean, cotton cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol. Then, with an alcohol-dipped cotton bud, clean the nooks and grooves in between the buttons. You can disinfect your remote control every other day. 

Disinfecting Carpets and Rugs

COVID-19 can survive on carpets, rugs, and other fibers or fabrics for several hours. You’re not likely to get the virus from these sources, but you can track the virus throughout your home if you walk on a contaminated carpet or rug and then to other rooms in your home.

What to do? Vacuuming may not be enough but it can help. However, see to it that you also disinfect at least once a week. Shake out your rugs regularly and steam clean your carpets as often as you can. Steam and high heat can kill germs and bacteria. It can also help in eliminating the virus. You can also hire carpet cleaning services.

Disinfecting Walls

Often we don’t realize that walls need disinfecting, too. If your children love to play, they often draw on your walls and play hide-and-seek. 

What do you do? Once a week, you can disinfect your walls using a microfiber cloth with a disinfectant solution that is paint friendly. 

Disinfecting Floors

We may sweep and vacuum regularly but we may never know what we can’t see with our naked eyes. That’s why its important to regularly disinfect surfaces in our homes, especially during these pandemic times. 

For heavy dirt and soil, use a scrubber. For weekly disinfecting, you can use a mop. It’s better to use an EPA-registered disinfectant to help sanitize thoroughly.

In General…

Your living areas can be your home office, living room, entertainment room, game room, or sitting rooms. If it’s too much too clean by yourself, you can always hire a professional sanitizing company near you. 

Need help keeping your living areas safe and clean? Looking for peace of mind knowing that your surfaces are truly sterile and safe to use? Call the professionals at ServiceMaster by Wright at (239) 431-9947 now to request a consultation for your home disinfecting service.