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24 Hour Emergency Water/Sewage Removal Service

Our team of well trained, certified professionals will respond 24 hours a day to stabilize your property due to damage from water, fire, smoke, or vehicle impact.

We mitigate damage to your property by extracting any remaining water and by drying the premises with industrial air movers and dehumidifiers before structural repair can begin. We also dry and clean carpets, stabilize structure and contents after exposure to fire soot, and perform a thorough deodorization process to your property.
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After disaster strikes, call United Services... 24 hrs a day.

After fire, smoke, or water damage to your home, your prompt action can minimize long-term damage. The safe, timely steps listed below can assist you in cleaning and restoring your home to the condition before your crisis. Incorrect actions can be costly mistakes. These do's and don'ts are listed below for your information and protection.
Fire & Smoke Damage
DO's
DON'T's
  • Blow off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles from upholstery, drapes, and carpets.
  • Cover carpeted traffic areas with towels or old linens to prevent additional soiling.
  • Discard open food packages. The food could be contaminated.
  • If electrical service is off, clean out freezer and refrigerator. Leave the doors propped open or place charcoal in the unit.
  • Send clothing with heavy smoke damage to a professional restoration cleaner rather than a dry cleaning company.
  • Clean Formica and chrome fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom to prevent permanent tarnishing.
  • Wipe residue from porcelain bath fixtures to prevent etching.
  • Wipe the leaves of house plants to remove smoke residue.
  • Change the air filter on your furnace if it uses forced hot air.
  • Tape cheese cloth over intake and outlet air registers to capture any loose soot in the air. This is even more effective if the cheese cloth is damp.
  • If the-outside temperature is above 60 degrees, air out the house to reduce smoke odor.
  • Do not attempt to wash any papered or flat painted walls without consulting your professional cleaner. Incorrect cleaning procedures could compound the soot residue problem.
  • Do not attempt to clean carpets or upholstered furniture. Again, incorrect procedures cold compound.
  • Do not use electrical appliances that have been close to fire or water before having them checked. They malfunction.
  • Do not use ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet. A short circuit could result.
  • Do not touch anything. Soot on your hands can permeate upholstery, walls, and woodwork, causing further damage.
  • Do not eat food that has been exposed to fire or smoke.
  • Do not wait to call for professional help.

Water Damage
DO's
DON'T's
  • If the outside temperature is above freezing, use dehumidifiers if available.
  • Use fans to circulate the air and assist drying.
  • Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting.
  • Wipe furniture dry.
  • Lift draperies off carpet, loop through a coat hanger, and place the hanger on the drapery rod.
  • Prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying.
  • Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings.
  • Open furniture drawers, closet doors, and luggage to enhance drying.
  • Move photos, paintings, and art objects to a safe, dry location.
  • Remove wet fabrics and dry them as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
  • Remove damp books from shelves and spread out to dry.
  • Do not use an ordinary household vacuum to remove water.
  • Do not use electrical appliances while on wet carpet or wet floors.
  • Do not go into rooms with standing water if the electricity is still on.
  • Do not lift tacked down carpet without professional help. Lifting the carpet incorrectly could promote shrinkage.
  • Do not wait to call for professional help. Damage from the water and bacterial growth can begin within hours.

If you need emergency board-up due to a fire loss, please call 1-877-CLEAN20 immediately to secure your property and help minimize the damage. This service is offered by our company without risk or cost to you. If however, you have the proper insurance coverage, we would reserve the right to bill your insurance company for the cost of the board-up service. If the insurance carrier deems this service a non covered item, then the fee for our service shall be waived.







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