Do you need 3 hours of CE?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by keving

We have three free classes to choose from!

ServiceMaster of Cherry Hill is offering 3 different courses on several different days in the first quarter of 2011.  Each class offers three free credits for continuing education.  We have had excellent reviews with many agents telling us they are the most interesting and most informative they have ever attended.

The Water Mitigation Class Course #: 0310595 will demonstrate how water damages carpet, wood floors and other building materials, also showing how long until damage occurs and what steps can be taken to reduce or minimize the damage.  The result is less damage, lower costs, improved ratios and satisfied customers.

The Mold Remediation Class Course #: 0310596 introduces the science of mold and will explore its potentially harmful effects to building materials and occupants.  Participants will learn how mold grows, how it spreads and what actions should be taken to remove mold in a safe and reasonable manner.  Procedures such as containment, negative air and the proper use of personal protective equipment are also covered.

The Smoke and Odor Mitigation Class Course #: 0310597 explores the chemistry of fire and the effects of smoke on various structural building components and household contents.  Participants will learn what items in a home are at risk and how emergency cleaning can prevent or minimize further damage.  Odor mitigation methods such as ozone and air cleaning are also covered.

The classes are being held in our offices at ServiceMaster Clean of Cherry Hill, 2005 Route 70 E. in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.  If you are interested in attending any one of the classes listed below please contact my office at 856-751-1577 or email keving@smcherryhill.com.

Class Dates and Times:

  • January 11th, 2011 at 9:00am – 12:00pm Water Mitigation
  • January 25th, 2011 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm Mold Remediation
  • February 8th, 2011 at 9:00am – 12:00pm Smoke and Odor Mitigation
  • February 22nd, 2011 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm Water Mitigation
  • March 8th, 2011 at 9:00am – 12:00pm Mold Remediation
  • March 22nd, 2011 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm Smoke and Odor Mitigation
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ServiceMaster of Cherry Hill helps with the Haiti Relief

Posted on November 23, 2010 by keving

Matt Summers Doing some masonry work.

This year Haiti was rocked by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that was followed by up to 52 after shocks ranging from 4.5 and higher.  This country already having heavy poverty was now faced with even worse conditions.

Houses were demolished, food was scarce, and clean water was becoming rapidly harder to obtain.  Many countries reached out with financial and physical aid sending doctors and builders to the area to help get the people of Haiti back on their feet.

Locally, Matt Summers (a ServiceMaster of Cherry Hill employee) and his church set out to rebuild some houses in Haiti.  The helped to begin building 2 homes completely damaged in the earthquake and finished 3 homes previously started.  With some financial and clothing donations ServiceMaster of Cherry Hill was able to give back as well.


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Emergency Damage Control Tips: Smoke/Fire Damage

Posted on November 10, 2010 by keving

The first steps you take after fire damages your home can make the difference between.  The following are some do’s and dont’s with regard to fire damage in your home.

What to do:

  • Corrosive byproducts can cause irreversible etching in as few as 72 hours.  Call professional help.
  • If the temperature is above 60 degrees, air out the house to reduce smoke odor.
  • Clean formica, Chrome, porcelain and aluminum fixtures to prevent permanent tarnishing or etching.
  • Change air filter on your furnace if it uses forced hot air.
  • Tape damp cheesecloth over returns and supply registers to capture loose soot in the air.
  • Discard any open food packages.
  • If electricity is off, clean out the refrigerator and leave doors propped open.
  • Send clothing with heavy smoke damage to a qualified restoration dry cleaner.

What not to do:

  • Do not touch anything with bare hands.  Oil from your hands can permeate upholstery, walls, woodwork causing additional damage.
  • Do not wash walls.  Incorrect cleaning could compound soot residue.
  • Do not attempt to clean carpets or upholstered furniture.
  • Do not use electrical appliances until having them checked.
  • Do not use ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet.
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ServiceMaster of Cherry Hill CE Class Update

Posted on November 1, 2010 by keving

Hello to all of you agents on the hunt for CE credits.  I have good news and bad news.  I will start with the bad news… the remaining CE classes in 2010 are all filled up.  However, the good news is that in January we will be starting them up again. Keep your eyes open for that schedule to appear by the end of this week.

Also, I know many of you have been waiting for us to roll out the new classes.  We have been awaiting clearance from the state of NJ to start teaching them.  As soon as we do we will have to most desirable Ethics and Flood!!!  So keep your eyes peeled for them.

If you have any questions please call me 856-751-1577 x 109 or email me at keving@smcherryhill.com.

Take Care,

Kevin Gallagher

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Emergency Water Damage Control Tips

Posted on October 25, 2010 by keving

Emergency Damage Control Tips in the Event of a Water Damage:

You may be incurring a water damage such as a flood basement due to a broken pipe or sewage back up and do not know what to do.  The following are some steps you can take to prevent further damage and get the area cleaned up correctly. 

What to do:

  • Damage from water and bacteria growth can begin within hours.  Call ServiceMaster of Cherry Hill for immediate professional help. 856-751-1577.
  • Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting.
  • Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings not permanently attached.  DO not attempt to start removing your wall-to-wall carpet.
  • Lift draperies off the floor, loop through a coat hanger and place hanger on drapery rod.
  • wipe furniture, prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying and place aluminum foil under furniture legs.
  • Move photos, paintings, and art objects to a safe, dry location.
  • Do not remove books from shelves.  Rather pack them tightly to prevent warping of pages until a restoration professional can begin this specialized drying.
  • Open drawers, closets and cabinet doors to enhance drying.

What not to do:

  • Do not enter a room with standing water until the electricity has been turned off.
  • Do not use a regular household vacuum to remove water.
  • Do not lift tacked-down carpet without professional help.
  • Do not use electrical appliances while on wet carpet of flooring.
  • Do not disturb visible mold.

Our primary goal is to help to restore your peace of mind.  We hope this information proves to be helpful or if you have any other questions please let us know at: info@smcherryhill.com.

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