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We may not be able to keep your Ducts in a row but we sure can keep them clean!
7/8/2024 (Permalink)
We may not be able to keep your Ducts in a row but we sure can keep them clean!
Experience the best Air Duct/HVAC cleaning service with our certified technicians at SERVPRO of Carteret & E Onslow Counties. Our state-of-the-art equipment ensures your ducts are cleaned efficiently, whether it's for your home or business. Don't risk the hazards of unclean Dryer Ducts or Air Ducts, which cause an average of 15,970 fires annually according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Clean air ducts and HVAC systems are vital for maintaining a healthy indoor environment. Our duct cleaning services provide comprehensive removal of allergens, dust, and debris to ensure the best air quality for your family and employees.
Get a free quote today by calling us at 910-326-1344.
Professional Cleaning Company
4/3/2024 (Permalink)
Here to Help!
General Cleaning & Janitorial Services
When your home or business needs a deep cleaning, our cleaning professionals provide the expertise with the use of advanced technologies to help make it "Like it never even happened."
- Residential and Commercial Cleaning
- Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
- Ceiling, Floors, and Walls Cleaning
- Drapes, Blinds, and Window Treatments
Specialty Cleaning Services
Our team of experienced professionals can safely clean your property using advanced technology with care and compassion. Our professionals follow all applicable laws and safety guidelines. Our specialty cleaning services include:
- Air duct and HVAC cleaning
- Biohazard and crime scene cleanup
- Virus and Pathogen cleaning
- Document Restoration
- Odor Removal
- Graffiti and vandalism cleaning
Storm Cleanup & Restoration
When any type of natural disaster, big or small, strikes your property, our storm damage professionals are available when you need clean-up, repair, or restoration. Floods. Tornadoes. Hail. Hurricanes. Snow. Wind. Ice. Each natural disaster brings its own type of devastation and damage. With 2220 locations in the U.S. and Canada, SERVPRO’s storm damage clean-up experts are Faster to any size disaster™. Our proprietary cleaning solutions, advanced equipment, and decades of experience will help return your property to preloss condition.
Spring is in the air and so is dust and allergens!
4/3/2024 (Permalink)
Spring Cleaning!
October - Fire Prevention Month - After Fire Cleaning
10/4/2023 (Permalink)
Bathroom Vent Caught Fire
October is Fire Prevention Month and we here at SERVPRO of Carteret and E. Onslow Counties take fie damage very seriously and are professionals at cleaning up post fire damage. Smoke and soot can be toxic, creating a hazardous situation for your property. Even if a fire is contained in one area, smoke, and soot can travel throughout a structure. Our professionals are highly-trained, with the experience, tools, and knowledge to clean up fire damage and remove the smell of smoke. In keeping with our goal to restore your home and cherished possessions to their pre-fire condition, we use appropriate personal protective measures to safely clean, deodorize and restore your property.
Getting Back to Business Quickly After a Fire
Any disruption in business hurts your bottom line. Our fire damage restoration specialists can respond quickly and understand a business owner's unique issues after a fire. When faced with fire damage cleanup and smoke damage removal, our goal is to help you get your business up and running again as soon as possible.
When faced with a large commercial fire, SERVPRO's large loss teams can handle any sized fire damage and will work alongside our local SERVPRO experts.
Cleaning Services
10/4/2023 (Permalink)
Residential and Commercial Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services
When daily life starts to take a toll on your home, SERVPRO’s residential cleaning services can give it a deeper cleaning than a basic home cleaning service can give.
General Cleaning ServicesLife can get a little messy sometimes. When it does, we can help you clean it up.
We're the PROs in Home Cleaning
You know how it is. Sometimes things just happen: spills on the carpet, pet accidents, and the general wear and tear of everyday life. These things take their toll on your carpets, upholstery and other items. Sometimes you need a deeper clean for your home than you can do yourself. You need a professional cleaning company that can provide heavy duty cleaning services. That’s when you can call the certified professionals at SERVPRO. Our experienced professionals are trained in a variety of cleaning methods for carpets, drapery, blinds, upholstery and hardwood floors. We’re backed by more than 50 years of experience in the cleaning and restoration industry and have the training and equipment to give your home a higher level of cleanliness.
Avoid a cleaning disaster by kowing the type of fibers.
5/1/2023 (Permalink)
Know your Fiber type
Avoid a cleaning disaster by knowing the type of fibers in the material you're cleaning. Knowing the fiber type and using the right cleaning product and method could be the difference between restoration and replacement.
Natural Fibers: Plant fibres include seed hairs, such as cotton; stem (or bast) fibres, such as flax and hemp;leaf fibres, such as sisal; and husk fibres, such as coconut. Animal fibres include wool, hair and secretions, such as silk.
Man-Made Fibers: fibres are produced are known as polymers, a class of compounds characterized by long, chainlike molecules of great size and molecular weight. Many of the polymers that constitute man-made fibres are the same as or similar to compounds that make up plastics, rubbers, adhesives, and surface coatings.
Synthetic Fibers: made of synthetic materials, usually formed through chemical processes. The fibers are generally extracted during the chemical process using a spinneret, which is a device that takes polymers to form fibers.
Mineral fiber: fibrous inorganic substances made primarily from rock, clay, slag, or glass. These fibers are classified into three general groups: fiberglass (glass wool and glass filament), mineral wool (rock wool and slag wool), and refractory ceramic fibers (RCF).
Application of Surface Disinfectant.
5/1/2023 (Permalink)
Application of Surface Disinfectant.
For proactive and reactive viral pathogen cleaning, one product we rely on is SERVPROXIDE. The disinfectant is effective against a range of pathogens, EPA-registered, and is NSF Rated which means rinsing isn't required on food contact surfaces. SERVPROXIDE™ is an EPA registered, stabilized chlorine dioxide-based disinfectant and sanitizer. It is designed to kill harmful bacteria, viruses and mold on hard surfaces and is an effective sanitizer for soft surfaces. It carries the EPA’s lowest toxicity rating making it safe for everyday use. SERVPROXIDE removes gross filth adn heavy soiling, it is made safe to be used straight so no mixing is required. Our SERVPRO technicians apply the product using a cloth sponge, mop, or sprayer, they let it dwell up to 5 to 10 minutes then wip off the access.
We Offer Commercial Cleaning Services!
10/10/2022 (Permalink)
We Offer Commercial Cleaning Services!
Whether you need cleaning for a commercial office or require industrial cleaning services, SERVPRO of Carteret & East Onslow can help. You don’t have time to worry about the common wear and tear that gradually soils your office or warehouse. When grime, odor, and moisture challenges go beyond the scope of your regular janitorial staff, call SERVPRO of Carteret & East Onslow. Whether it’s removing an odor problem or deep cleaning flooring or carpets, you can rely on our Professionals to make your workspace or warehouse look its very best.
SERVPRO of Carteret & East Onslow will get the job done right and get it done quickly, because the SERVPRO Advantage includes these benefits:
- Award-winning training
- Over 40 years’ experience in the industry
- More than 100 exclusive cleaning products
Have Questions? Call Today 910-326-1344
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned
Our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned defensive cleaning program gives your business a way forward to provide your employees and customers ongoing safety as you operate after the COVID-19 pandemic. As America’s #1 cleanup and restoration brand, we have developed a program that is grounded in our 3 C’s – Consult, Clean and Certify. Visit our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned page and let us show you how we can make your building safer and ready to get back to business.
Specialty Cleaning Services
SERVPRO of Carteret & East Onslow offer cleaning services ranging from cleaning restaurant hoods to removing biohazard contaminants. They have the specialized training and products to get your property back to business. Their cleaning services include the following:
Clean, Sanitized, Work Environment.
10/10/2022 (Permalink)
Clean, Sanitized, Work Environment.
STOP the spread of germs with a professional cleaning for your home or business. SERVPRO is being called on by numerous businesses and community leaders to perform the necessary bio-remediation services to clean, disinfect and sanitize their properties, SERVPRO uses EPA approved products and follows the CDC guidelines for cleanup practices. If you are interested in inquiring about our services we're here to help - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while life gets back to normal in the communities we all call home. We can help minimize the spread of germs and pathogens with proactive cleaning! At SERVPRO, we’re trained to adhere to the highest cleaning and sanitation standards, making us the #1 choice for cleanup and restoration.
Call 910-326-1344 or email us at office@SERVPRO10974.com to see how we can help clean your home or business. Here is your keep clean checklist: wash hands, avoid touching face, clean and sanitize house, clean and sanitize office.
Three Examples of cleaning services SERVPRO provides.
4/1/2022 (Permalink)
Blood splatter it don't matter!
Here are 3 examples of cleaning services SERVPRO of Carteret & East Onslow Counties provides! Let’s talk about biohazard clean up.If someone at work gets a paper cut and spills a little blood, you probably don’t need to call a clean up company. However there are certain times when calling a professional right away is the safest option. If you come into contact with an affected area, you could be at risk for blood born pathogen exposure. Call SERVPRO. We are expertly trained and use quality equipment and products to handle any size mess. (910) 326-1344 #SERVPROCarteret Let's talk about odor Cleanup!When trying to rid your home/car/business of #odor problems masking agents don't do the job right, they only hide the odor while it sits and waits to resurface. To ensure that you rid your nose of that odor call #SERVPRO today to get a proper odor treatment done to whichever property needs it! #HeretoHelp910-326-1344 Let's talk about keeping your business clean!When your business has been Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you will gain access to proprietary signage, digital emblems, and other collateral that communicates that you’ve selected a higher standard of clean available to help protect your employees and customers. And because we add the day, month, and year to that proprietary stamp of clean, your guests will know that not only did you choose Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, but that your location is being cleaned regularly at this standard. Call today at 910-326-1344
Germ Got You Down!?
10/30/2021 (Permalink)
We clean with green!
STOP the spread of germs with a professional cleaning for your home or business. SERVPRO is being called on by numerous businesses and community leaders to perform the necessary bio-remediation services to clean, disinfect and sanitize their properties, SERVPRO uses EPA approved products and follows the CDC guidelines for cleanup practices. If you are interested in inquiring about our services we're here to help - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while life gets back to normal in the communities we all call home. We can help minimize the spread of germs and pathogens with proactive cleaning! At SERVPRO, we’re trained to adhere to the highest cleaning and sanitation standards, making us the #1 choice for cleanup and restoration. Call 910-326-1344 or email us at office@SERVPRO10974.com to see how we can help clean your home or business. Here is your keep clean checklist: wash hands, avoid touching face, clean and sanitize house, clean and sanitize office.
Commercial Cleaning Services
10/14/2021 (Permalink)
Whether you need cleaning for a commercial office or require industrial cleaning services, SERVPRO of Carteret & East Onslow can help. You don’t have time to worry about the common wear and tear that gradually soils your office or warehouse. When grime, odor, and moisture challenges go beyond the scope of your regular janitorial staff, call SERVPRO of Carteret & East Onslow. Whether it’s removing an odor problem or deep cleaning flooring or carpets, you can rely on our Professionals to make your workspace or warehouse look its very best.
SERVPRO of Carteret & East Onslow will get the job done right and get it done quickly, because the SERVPRO Advantage includes these benefits:
- Award-winning training
- Over 40 years’ experience in the industry
- More than 100 exclusive cleaning products
Have Questions? Call Today 910-326-1344
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned
Our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned defensive cleaning program gives your business a way forward to provide your employees and customers ongoing safety as you operate after the COVID-19 pandemic. As America’s #1 cleanup and restoration brand, we have developed a program that is grounded in our 3 C’s – Consult, Clean and Certify. Visit our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned page and let us show you how we can make your building safer and ready to get back to business.
Specialty Cleaning Services
SERVPRO of Carteret & East Onslow offer cleaning services ranging from cleaning restaurant hoods to removing biohazard contaminants. They have the specialized training and products to get your property back to business. Their cleaning services include the following:
Commitment to Clean!
4/22/2021 (Permalink)
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned Shield
We are here when our customers need us most.
While our community practices social distancing, we want you to know that we are always here for you, whether it is disinfecting and sanitizing a customers home or property, or responding to a fire or water loss, we are available 24/7/365. Let our professional technicians be your eyes and ears on the jobsite while we communicate all of the information electronically to you and your insurance company. We will work with you to be "Ready for whatever happens."
While the Covid-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be clean, SERVPRO of Carteret & East Onslow Counites is here to help keep your customers and employees safe, and also let everyone know you've chosen a higher Standard of clean when our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned shield is on your door, your commitment to clean is clear!
Call us today for a quote on disinfecting your home and business! 910-326-1344
Deep Cleaning Your Leather Couches
10/2/2020 (Permalink)
Leather Cleaner is solvent free and works without removing finish or harming the leather.
Movie nights snuggled up with Fido, dinner in the living room instead of the kitchen table, or a spot to take a quick nap. Or worst case scenario, your home has mold or water damage. The sofas in our homes are used in many different ways. A few bad stains and spills can ruin the overall appearance of a classic leather sofa--especially if left untreated or cleaned improperly. SERVPRO has three leather cleaning products that we offer for retail: Leather Cleaner, Leather Spotting Agent, and Suede & NuBuck Leather Cleaner.
SERVPRO's Leather Cleaner is a water based cleaner that can be used on all leather types. It is a mild cleaner that will not affect the leather's original properties or finish. It will clean most soiling as well as water-based stains. Leather Cleaner is solvent-free and works without removing finish or harming the leathers.
SERVPRO's Spotting Agent is a solvent based spot remover for Aniline and NuBuck leathers. It was developed to remove blue jean transfer, newspaper print, and deep stains like mustard and ink from Aniline and NuBuck leathers. This product works when nothing else will clean the leather. It is most effective on pigmented leathers, but can be used carefully on other types. For best results, apply the SERVPRO Leather Cleaner after use.
SERVPRO's Suede and NuBuck Leather Cleaner is a water based cleaner for top coated, aniline, semi-aniline, suede, and NuBuck leather types. This product cleans oil, water, and alcohol-based stains, as well as protects the leather from the effects of daily soiling.
Treat your leather sofa and make it look brand new again. Call SERVPRO of Carteret and East Onslow Counties to inquire on purchasing leather cleaners for your sofa. (910) 326-1344
Stop the spread of germs!
4/27/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO employee cleaning and disinfecting.
STOP the spread of germs with a professional cleaning for your home or business. SERVPRO is being called on by numerous businesses and community leaders to perform the necessary bio-remediation services to clean, disinfect and sanitize their properties, SERVPRO uses EPA approved products and follows the CDC guidelines for cleanup practices. If you are interested in inquiring about our services we're here to help - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while life gets back to normal in the communities we all call home. We can help minimize the spread of germs and pathogens with proactive cleaning! At SERVPRO, we’re trained to adhere to the highest cleaning and sanitation standards, making us the #1 choice for cleanup and restoration. Call 910-326-1344 or email us at office@SERVPRO10974.com to see how we can help clean your home or business. Here is your keep clean checklist: wash hands, avoid touching face, clean and sanitize house, clean and sanitize office.
Duct/HVAC cleaning
10/10/2019 (Permalink)
Are you seeing dust right after a full house deep cleaning? DO you see or feel dust in the air? Are you or your family dealing with severe allergy flare ups? if so it may be time for a duct/HVAC cleaning. Ventilation systems are often the biggest culprit in poor indoor air quality. Make it a priority to inspect the ductwork of your home or business. SERVPRO of Carteret and East Onslow Counties Professionals routinely inspect the heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit (HVAC). Keeping them clean can extend the life of the equipment. We offer duct cleaning services to residential and commercial properties. Another good time to do a duct cleaning would be right after construction in your home or office building, all the dust and construction debris can get sucked into the ventilation system and cause your HVAC system to have problems in the future.
Odors Got You Down?
9/16/2015 (Permalink)
Typical thermal fogger used by SERVPRO Professionals.
The Funk
Odors, there everywhere right? Some good, some bad. And then you have the day after taco dinner night. Now that’s worse. It seems every dwelling has a different odor. Some houses always smell like good cooking even when nobody is cooking and then some smell like cat urine. Some smell like potpourri and some smell like cigarette smoke.
Then you have the severe cases, although day after Mexican ranks high. How about a decomposing body found after a period of time? In my opinion there is no worse smell than death. How about a structure that has suffered mold or water damage? How about a sewer backup? Smoke or soot damage? All of these have one thing in common, they are an odor.
How are odors detected?
No mechanical instrument is capable of detecting the presence of an odor or the intensity of an odor. Humans depend on the ‘ol sniffer as the best “instrument” for detecting odor. Odors result from airborne chemicals, gases, or tiny particles. As we breathe, these molecules are absorbed by the mucous membranes in our nose and mouth. Receptors, called olfactory nerve endings, send a message to the brain, where the odor sensation is interpreted.
Now think about this, how many times have you detected an odor but didn’t know where it was coming from. Or tried to sell or rent a house that was occupied by a pet person or smoker. They may not be there anymore but the odor is. Do you know why? It’s time to deodorize.
Stop the press!!
Time to throw a wrench. Did you know that some people THINK they smell an odor when there is really nothing there. Ever had somebody say, “Hey, come here and smell this. Do you smell that?” And no, I’m not talking about when your dad tricks you into coming into the bathroom as soon as he walks out. I’m talking about imaginary odor, also known as heightened awareness odors.
Imaginary or psychological odor is what people think they smell. They are stimulated by a given set of circumstances and strong impressions formed from similar circumstances before. Some people think they smell something because of the circumstances, not because of an odor actually being present.
Approach and Treatment
Deodorization would be simple if all odors came from one source and one deodorization method could eliminate all of them. Unfortunately, all odors do not come from one source. Do not panic though. We got you covered. Here is a brief description of the four basic procedures effective in most deodorizing situations.
1. Remove the odor source and debris. Remove the odor source, rather than attempting to deodorize the source. For example, if the source of odor is a dead animal you would not think of leaving the animal in place and trying to deodorize. In a building damaged by a fire, you should remove charred structural materials before deodorizing. Debris contaminated with smoke residues can continue to give off smoke odors or soils if not removed. Removing the odor source is the universal first step in deodorization.
2. Clean surfaces that have odor-causing residues. Small particles of odor-producing residue will continue to generate odors if not cleaned effectively. For example, in a grease fire you may need to clean significant concentrations of residue from the stove, countertops, vent hood, vent filter, cabinets, walls, and ceilings to stop odor problems. Check all rooms—not just the kitchen—to see how far odors have penetrated. Sometimes the entire structure and its contents may need to be cleaned to remove smoke odors.
3. Re-create the conditions that caused odor penetration. Distribute a deodorizer to a surface in a manner similar to the way odor-causing substances penetrated the surface. For example, if smoke created the problem, a deodorizing “smoke” or fog will be most effective in following odors to their source. If urine contaminated an area, then “flood” affected areas with deodorizers (sanitizers, neutralizers, and digesters). Odors can be distributed in more than one way. For example, decaying flesh produces fumes and gases, which are distributed on air currents to surfaces not in direct contact with the source. This situation may require multiple methods of deodorization. Directly saturate any areas that were physically contacted by the source. Fog other areas to seek out odor vapors that have penetrated surfaces.
4. Seal surfaces exposed to malodors. Sealing is not required in all circumstances, but may be called for in severe situations. If odor removal would be too expensive or impractical, sealing might eliminate the problem. Two common situations are sealing and painting ceilings and walls and sealing inaccessible duct surfaces in air handling systems.
Trust The Pros
You never have to go it alone and you shouldn’t have to. When odors are ruining your life and your dwelling call the pros. We have the equipment, solutions and people to fix all your deodorization needs. Remember, at SERVPRO, we make it, "Like it never happened".
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