Tips Before Hiring a Pro Cleaner

2005-10-10T10:00:00.000-04:00

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Service Locations in Maryland - Washington DC - Virginia

LIST OF LOCATIONS WE SERVE IN MARYLAND

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

Annapolis, Arnold, Baltimore, Beverley Beach, Brooklyn Park, Cape Saint Claire, Churchton, Crofton, Crownsville, Curtis Bay, Davidsonville, Deale, Eastport, Edgewater, Edgewater Beach, Fort George G Meade, Friendship, Galesville, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Harmans, Harwood, Highland Beach, Lake Shore, Laurel, Linthicum, Linthicum Heights, Lothian, Mayo, Millersville, Naval Academy, Odenton, Pasadena, Riva, Riviera Beach, Severn, Severna Park, Shady Side, Sherwood Forest,Solomons Island,Tracys Landing, West River

HOWARD COUNTY

Annapolis Junction, Clarksville, Columbia, Cooksville, Daniels, Dayton, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Fulton, Glenelg, Glenwood, Highland, Ilchester, Jessup, Laurel, Lisbon, Oella, Savage, Scaggsville, Simpsonville, West Friend

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Ashton, Aspen Hill, Barnesville, Beallsville, Bethesda, Boyds, Brinklow, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Colesville, Damascus, Darnestown, Derwood, Dickerson, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park, Germantown, Glen Echo, Kensington, Laytonsville, Montgomery Village, Olney, Poolesville, Potomac, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, Somerset, Spencerville, Takoma Park, Washington Grove, West Bethesda, Wheaton

CARROLL COUNTY

Hampstead, New Windsor, Union Bridge, Manchester, Sykesville, Westminster, Mount Airy, Taneytown

QUEEN ANNES COUNTY

Grasonville, Queen Anne, Barclay, Centreville, Millington, Sudlersville, Templeville, Church Hill, Quenstown, Stevensville

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY

Accokeek, Andrews Air Force Base, Aquasco, Beltsville, Berwyn Heights, Bladensburg, Bowie, Brandywine, Brentwood, Camp Springs, Capitol Heights, Chapel Oaks-Cedar Heights, Cheltenham, Cheverly, Chillum, Clinton, College Park, Colmar Manor, Coral Hills, Cottage City, Defense Heights, District Heights, Eagle Harbor, Edmonston, Fairmount Heights, Forest Heights, Forestville, Fort Washington, Glenarden, Glenn Dale, Greenbelt, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, Landover, Landover Hills, Langley Park, Lanham-Seabrook, Largo, Laurel, Marlow Heights, Mitchellville, Montpelier, Morningside, Mount Rainier, New Carrollton, North Brentwood, Oxon Hill, Riverdale, Rosaryville, Seat Pleasant, Silver Spring, Springdale, Suitland, Temple Hills, University Park, Upper Marlboro, West Hyattsville

WASHINGTON DC

Capitol Hill

VIRGINIA

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

Bristow, Catharpin, Dale City, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Nokesville, Occoquan, Prince William, Quantico, Triangle, Woodbridge

FAIRFAX COUNTY

Alexandria, Annandale, Baileys Crossroads, Belleview, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton Community, Dunn Loring, Engleside, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Fort Belvoir, Great Falls, Greenway, Herndon, Jefferson Manor, Kingstowne, Lorton, Mason Neck, McLean, Merrifield, Mosby, Mount Vernon, Newington, North Springfield, Oak Hill, Oakton, Pimmit, Reston, Seven Corners, Springfield, Sully Station, Vienna, West McLean, West Springfield

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Water Damage Information

2005-09-27T07:07:00.000-04:00

Water Damage Tips Guides and Information
Maryland-Washington DC-Virginia

Water damages requires immediate attention to minimize further losses. In case a Water Damage occurs in your home try to locate the problem. By doing so you can help prevent further damage to your property. Examples are turning off the Water Line for faucet,Washing Machine or Dishwasher.Call a plumber to report a leak and report the Damage to your Insurance Company. Your Insurance Adjusters will guide you through the process and will give you advices. Then move Items in Advance such as Furnitures, Boxes, Clothes, Beds, etc. to a room which is unaffected. The basic idea is to Move and Protect. Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold."Allow molds to grow on home and building materials soaked wet for more than 24 hours and in "48 hours of wetness, the deadly toxic mold Stachybotrys can begin growing in the damaged areas" mold expert Phillip Fry said.

Tips

*Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping the area or using a wet/dry vacuum
*Wipe as much excess water from wood furniture as you can and remove tabletop lamps and other items from the furniture
*Turn the air conditioning on for maximum drying in the summer and open the windows in the winter
*Remove any artwork and paintings from the walls
*Remove any area rugs from the floor and hang to dry
*Remove wet upholstery cushions from the frame and prop them up to dry
*Place plastic or aluminum foil under any furniture legs that are not plastic
*Punch tiny holes in a sagging ceiling to relieve trapped water, place something underneath the holes beforehand to collect any trapped water.
*Make sure that electrical appliances are turned off while standing on wet carpets, floors or especially on wet concrete floors.
*Report your damage to your insurance company
*Get help from a Professional for Water Damage Restoration
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Flood Damage

Most Flood Damages are from Natural Disasters. To minimize your losses it is good to check the Area of your Property in case you need to purchase additional coverage. Ask your Insurance Companies about Flood Insurance and if you Qualify for it.It is always best to have additional coverage if your Home or Facility is in in a Flood Prone Area. Remember that Water which comes from outside of your Home mostly are not covered by your Regular Policy. It is always best to read and understand your policy.

Hazards caused by a Water Damage in your Home
Growth of Mold
Mildew or Strong Mildew Smell
Unpleasant or Bad Indoor Air Quality
Growth of other kinds of Micro-Organisms

Disaster or Hurricane Preparation
Surviving a Storm
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Service Locations in Maryland /Washington DC/ Northern Virginia

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

Annapolis, Arnold, Baltimore, Beverley Beach, Brooklyn Park, Cape Saint Claire, Churchton, Crofton, Crownsville, Curtis Bay, Davidsonville, Deale, Eastport, Edgewater, Edgewater Beach, Fort George G Meade, Friendship, Galesville, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Harmans, Harwood, Highland Beach, Lake Shore, Laurel, Linthicum, Linthicum Heights, Lothian, Mayo, Millersville, Naval Academy, Odenton, Pasadena, Riva, Riviera Beach, Severn, Severna Park, Shady Side, Sherwood Forest,Solomons Island,Tracys Landing, West River

HOWARD COUNTY

Annapolis Junction, Clarksville, Columbia, Cooksville, Daniels, Dayton, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Fulton, Glenelg, Glenwood, Highland, Ilchester, Jessup, Laurel, Lisbon, Oella, Savage, Scaggsville, Simpsonville, West Friend

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Ashton, Aspen Hill, Barnesville, Beallsville, Bethesda, Boyds, Brinklow, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Colesville, Damascus, Darnestown, Derwood, Dickerson, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park, Germantown, Glen Echo, Kensington, Laytonsville, Montgomery Village, Olney, Poolesville, Potomac, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, Somerset, Spencerville, Takoma Park, Washington Grove, West Bethesda, Wheaton

CARROLL COUNTY

Hampstead, New Windsor, Union Bridge, Manchester, Sykesville, Westminster, Mount Airy, Taneytown

QUEEN ANNES COUNTY

Grasonville, Queen Anne, Barclay, Centreville, Millington, Sudlersville, Templeville, Church Hill, Quenstown, Stevensville

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY

Accokeek, Andrews Air Force Base, Aquasco, Beltsville, Berwyn Heights, Bladensburg, Bowie, Brandywine, Brentwood, Camp Springs, Capitol Heights, Chapel Oaks-Cedar Heights, Cheltenham, Cheverly, Chillum, Clinton, College Park, Colmar Manor, Coral Hills, Cottage City, Defense Heights, District Heights, Eagle Harbor, Edmonston, Fairmount Heights, Forest Heights, Forestville, Fort Washington, Glenarden, Glenn Dale, Greenbelt, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, Landover, Landover Hills, Langley Park, Lanham-Seabrook, Largo, Laurel, Marlow Heights, Mitchellville, Montpelier, Morningside, Mount Rainier, New Carrollton, North Brentwood, Oxon Hill, Riverdale, Rosaryville, Seat Pleasant, Silver Spring, Springdale, Suitland, Temple Hills, University Park, Upper Marlboro, West Hyattsville

WASHINGTON DC

Capitol Hill

VIRGINIA

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

Bristow, Catharpin, Dale City, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Nokesville, Occoquan, Prince William, Quantico, Triangle, Woodbridge

FAIRFAX COUNTY

Alexandria, Annandale, Baileys Crossroads, Belleview, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton Community, Dunn Loring, Engleside, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Fort Belvoir, Great Falls, Greenway, Herndon, Jefferson Manor, Kingstowne, Lorton, Mason Neck, McLean, Merrifield, Mosby, Mount Vernon, Newington, North Springfield, Oak Hill, Oakton, Pimmit, Reston, Seven Corners, Springfield, Sully Station, Vienna, West McLean, West Springfield

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Tips Before Hiring a Pro Cleaner

2005-08-15T06:52:00.000-04:00

Over those past years that I have been maintaining floors for commercial and residential properties, I still encounter some difficulties towards the relationship between our clients and our company in terms of their expectations. Good communication and an excellent explanation of services would greatly benefit both consumer and cleaners. I have gathered these tips and information for this purpose.

These are some steps that consumers have to know before hiring a professional cleaner.

Always remember to exercise your proper and due diligence before hiring a cleaner. Finding and maintaining a quality cleaning service provider begins with a good relationship, good communication, and a commitment to making the process work!

"PLEASE READ" - This Responsibility does not fall solely upon the cleaning provider. You share part of the responsibility too.

* Always ask if they are licensed and insured.
* Ask some detailed description of the service they will provide for you.
* Ask if you will be charged for any miscellaneous services,and will you be notified before they implement them?In this case there will be an understanding.Since there are a lot of "Bait and Switch Advertising".
*Get an approximate estimate for your project.
*What safety concerns do you have?
*What are your cleaning expectations?
*What details are most important to you?
*Are you concerned about the chemicals?
*Do you have any specific time of the day for job implementation?
*Ask about any special services,prices or cleaning specials.
*Have you received price quotes from a variety of cleaning companies?
*How many service providers will be coming to the home?
*How long will it take them to complete the service?
*Let them tell you as much as possible about themselves and their services.This way you can determine if they match your criteria.
*Trust is very important.
*The service providers will be in your home and at times unsupervised.At the beginning of the conversation and introduction you can gain a sense of the person or the company you are dealing with.

These tips will help the general consumer proper guidance about hiring and this article was created for the purpose of minimizing miscommunications or misunderstandings between the consumer and service provider.

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