Now that spring has sprung, it’s a good time to organize and clean your home. Spring cleaning is a common practice, as it’s normal for your home to collect dust over the winter. But there’s more to spring cleaning than… Read More
Archive for the ‘Smoke Damage’ Category
Understanding The Dangers of Smoke Damage
Experiencing a house fire is devastating. But the aftermath of a fire, such as the smoke and soot, can be just as dangerous as the flames themselves. Chemicals from these waste products can be harmful to your health. ServiceMaster of… Read More
Safety And Maintenance Tips For Using Your Fireplace
Home fires occur more often in the winter months than during any other season. ServiceMaster of Baltimore is here to share some important safety and maintenance tips to keep in mind when using your fireplace. Understanding The Importance Of Fireplace… Read More
3 Holiday Fire Hazards To Avoid
With all the excitement of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget about common fire hazards that can seriously damage your property. ServiceMaster of Baltimore wants to help keep you safe this holiday season by sharing the top three fire… Read More
Fire Safety Tips To Remember This Holiday Season
Despite the joy brought each year by the winter season, things such as holiday decorations, baking, and candles can increase your risk for a house fire. In fact, more residential fires happen during this time of year. ServiceMaster of Baltimore… Read More
How to Get Rid of Smoke After A Fire
Fires are devastating, even small house fires, and they often leave behind smoke smell, soot, water damage, and even chemical residue from extinguishing them. Smoke residue can pose risks to your health, not to mention leaving an unpleasant odor, so… Read More
What to Do After a Small House Fire
A fire of any size, even a small one, in your home or business is a devastating event. In addition to the flames, there’s electrical, smoke, and water damage to worry about. Once the building occupants are safe and the… Read More
Wait, What’s A Puffback?
Oil heat is still a common heat source in many homes and commercial buildings, and keeping them up-to-date on service is critical to prevent problems. Malfunctioning oil heating systems are subject to puffbacks, which is an explosion in the firing… Read More
Harmful Effects of Smoke Damage to You and your Home
We all know that fire can be dangerous, but did you know smoke can be harmful too? In fact, smoke causes more deaths during fires than the fire itself. Asphyxiation is the most common cause of death in fire situations,… Read More
How To Properly Handle Smoke Damage After A Fire
After a fire has been put out, there is still another battle ahead: smoke. Smoke isn’t the easiest substance to remove because it sticks to your walls and furniture. It can even get inside your HVAC system. The good news… Read More