FAQs
More FAQs- Why did the technician leave wet carpet on my stairs?
- What is the difference between mould and mildew?
- What is ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM)?
After water damage in your home, stair carpeting is generally not removed for safety reasons. Exposed tack strips or staples, especially on steps, can be dangerous. However, there are situations where removing carpet from stairs is necessary to prevent damage to hardwood steps underneath, or in the case of sewage contamination. Removing tack strips is not advised, as this may damage the hardwood or the subfloor. Extreme caution must be used whenever the tack strip is exposed or when the carpeted stairs are damp. If carpet left on the stairs is unsalvageable, it will be removed when new carpet is installed.
Mildew is a surface fungus that easily develops on cardboard, books and even fabrics. Mildew usually grows in a flat pattern and may appear powdery. Mildew usually starts out white and may later turn to yellow, brown or black. It can usually be treated with a store-bought cleaner and scrub brush. Mould is usually fuzzy in appearance and can be many different colours including white, yellow, blue, green, brown, gray and black. Mould will cause structural damage to your home and can cause numerous health issues.
ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM) is the commercial large loss division of ServiceMaster Restore. SRM is the nation’s leading provider of immediate disaster relief. Our single mission is to get companies back to business as quickly and safely as possible, no matter the size of the loss or where their business is located.