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• Category 1: This liquid is clean from a sanitary source, such as a faucet, toilet tank, drinking fountain, ect. This type of water starts out clean but can quickly degrade to Category 2.
• Category 2: This liquid is described as grey water and contains high levels of contaminates that may cause illness or discomfort.  Sources include dishwasher or washing mashing overflows, flush from sink drains, or toilet overflow.
• Category 3: This is the worst classification and is grossly unsanitary.  This water could cause severe illness or death if ingested.  Category 3 is sometimes called Black Water. The source could be a sewer backup, flood from rivers of streams, toilet overflow with feces or stagnant liquid that supports bacterial growth.

Do you know what the common Air Pollutants are in your home?

* Mold & Mildew
* Dust & Dust Mites
* Bacteria & Viruses
* Pet Dander
* Carbon Dioxide & Carbon Monoxide
* Yard - Pollen, dust and pesticides ( These enter your home when you open windows, pets and you  from being outside)

Common Symptom's to Poor Indoor Air Quality

* Dryness & Irritation of Eyes, Nose, Throat and Skin
* Headache
* Shortness of Breath
* Hypersensitivity & Allergies
* Sinus Congestion
* Coughing & Sneezing

We all breath an average of 3,000 Gallons of air each day.

The Air in your home is provided by your Furnace for Heat and Central Air.

Is your Family Breathing Clean Air?

When was the Last time your Furnace & Air Ducts Cleaned?

Service Master is NADCA Certified and We can help you breath clean air again in your home.

Give us a call today to schedule your Furnace and Air Duct Cleaning so that you and your family can breath clean air again in your home.

Service Master Absolute
210 State ST
Mason, MI 48854
517-676-1626

Emergencies are stressful - How to handle water damage

• Make sure faucets and toilets are attached properly and sealed securely
• Check the toilet bowl to make sure it is properly caulked and there are no leaks
• Check shower walls (with water running) to see if moisture gathers
• Make sure to leave the exhaust fan running before and after hot showers

• Animal Hoarding: Animals give nonstop affection no matter how messy the house is, this easy love can be as addicting as the compulsion to collect
• Information Hoarding: These are the books, newspapers and paper scrapped stacked floor to ceiling, just in case they need to access that information
• Shopaholic: Doesn’t matter what it is, if there is a deal it’s impossible to resist. Many of the items and packages remained unopened, stacked in the clutter
• Do-It-Yourelf-er: You never know when you can reuse an old nail or screw or piece of wood. That’s why our Do- it-Yourselfer has trouble letting go of these useful tools
• Memory Keeper: Tubs of photos, stacks of scrapbooks. Many hoarders are dealing with loneliness and past traumas. Memories may feel like the only escape to better times.
• Food collector: This type of hoarding is linked with Great Depression babies who went without food. This is one of the toughest hoarding categories to break because of the survival instincts.

• Make sure all kitchen outlets are up to code, any near water must be GFC
• Keep cooking areas free from towels, hot pads, food wrappers and all other flammable material
• Keep burning surfaces clear and clean
• Clean vents and screens on a regular bases per manufacturers description
• Properly plug in electronics and unplug electronics when not in use
• Keep matches well out of reach
• Have a fire extinguisher charged and ready for use
• Make sure batteries in your smoke detector are working properly

• Stage 1 Hoard
• In the Home: Normal looking, a few piles, habits are the problem
• In the Mind: Minor anxiety, plan on correcting
• State 2 Hoard
• In the Home: Storage room is full, pet litter box growing full
• In the Mind: Feeling aware, embarrassed, justifying actions still
• Stage 3 Hoard
• In the Home: Entire rooms are becoming inaccessible, pets using restroom inside
• In the Mind: Performance at work is suffering, Hoarder is sacrificing bathing and eating because of inaccessibility, family knows something is wrong
• Stage 4 Hoard
• In the Home: All but one room is full, Hoarder is living in cockpit, structural issues in the house are an issue, major fire hazard
• In the Mind: Hoarder is fully withdrawn, depressed, not following societal rules, not paying bills or bathing, family is seriously concerned
• Stage 5 Hoard
• In the Home: House is completely full and no longer safe, Hoarder may be living in car
• In the Mind: Entire day revolves around menial tasks like getting food, going to the bathroom or looking for an item, often in complete isolation

• Empty small garbages daily, this can be a massive area of mold growth
• Use one centralized garbage that is properly sealed
• Every week, clear out old food from the fridge
• Make sure to keep cutting boards clean by using vinegar
• Utilizing the exhaust fan when cooking to avoid moisture build up
• Check water sources for leaks and drips

Doing laundry is a dramatic task already, now add in 4 inches of water puddling around your basement as your washing machine turns into your worst enemy. No one wants to deal with a water loss. Use these quick tips to avoid the drama.

The Laundry area is a source of constant water flow; from washing a dirty soccer uniform to throwing in a load of towels – hundreds of gallons of water are running through every month. By using these safety tips to check your laundry area often, you can avoid massive amount of water leaking into your home.

• First, know how to turn off the main water
• Check hoses to make sure connection and condition are right
• Turn the washing machine on and check for leaks in hoses and connections
• After running the washer, check below for any leaks or standing water
• For front loaded washers, make sure the seal around the door is secure

• Fire Do’s
• Make sure everyone in the house knows two ways to escape each room
• Close doors behind you to slow the spread of fire and smoke
• Plan a meeting spot outside the house
• Teach kids to crawl outside -  once outside, stay outside!
• Smoke alarms save lives, install a smoke alarm outside each sleeping area
• Use the test button to check each smoke alarm once a month
• Keep one or more working fire extinguishers in your home and know how to use them

• Fire Don’ts
• Don’t rely on one exit to escape from your home
• Don’t forget about levels of your home, consider escape ladders for sleeping areas on second or third floor
• Never re-enter a burning building, nothing is as valuable in your own life
• Do not open a door without feeling it first to see if it’s warm. If it’s warm, the fire is nearby and you could cause greater risk of spreading the fire or injuring yourself

• Burn only seasoned hardwood such as oak, maple and hickory
• Avoid burning soft wood and never burn newly cur or wet wood
• Do not burn wood that has been painted, treated or made with glue (such as partical board)
• Never burn papers that contain bleaches or dyes. The particals can clog air passages in a fireplace and produce corrosive gases.

• Puff backs are dangerous, an obstructed chimney or flue causes smoke to build up in the house. Blockages can be caused by soot buildup or by bird’s nests
• Watch for weak chimney draft, this can cause smoke to have trouble escaping
• Have your chimney inspected or clean at least once a year. This job is best done by a professional.

• Use proper fireplace equiptment
• Keep a grate under the fireplace box that allows the fire to breathe
• When building a fire, place the wood at the back of the fireplace
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
• Have protective doors or a fire screen in front of the fire
• Keep all combustables at least 36 inches away form the fire, the further the better

• Category 1: This liquid is clean from a sanitary source, such as a faucet, toilet tank, drinking fountain, ect. This type of water starts out clean but can quickly degrade to Category 2.
  
• Category 2: This liquid is described as grey water and contains high levels of contaminates that may cause illness or discomfort.  Sources include dishwasher or washing mashing overflows, flush from sink drains, or toilet overflow.
  
• Category 3: This is the worst classification and is grossly unsanitary.  This water could cause severe illness or death if ingested.  Category 3 is sometimes called Black Water. The source could be a sewer backup, flood from rivers of streams, toilet overflow with feces or stagnant liquid that supports bacterial growth.

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