Flooded Basement Boston 02118

This client had water damage in his basement which was caused from his basement flooding due to a water heater rupture.  They heard something weird in the morning before leaving for work but never decided to go into the basement to check to see if what was going on?  A broken leaking pipe near the water boiler had ruptured causing the flooded basement.  All the carpet was soaking wet by the time they found out.  They needed us to extract and dry the basement out.

VioClean 800-277-2532 24hr water damage services

Water Damage in Boston K St SouthBoston

Here is a recent job we did when the basement flooded with sewage on K st Boston.  If people are not familiar with South Boston it can be difficult to navigate in a restoration truck with heavy equipment, parking is a real pain.  We got lucky with parking on this one and saved the day for this happy client we were able to take out all contaminated contents and  extract and clean a very large basement in just about 4 hours!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Category 3 loss is grossly contaminated and may contain pathogenic, toxigenic or other harmful agents. Such water sources may carry silt, organic matter, pesticides, heavy metals, regulated materials, or toxic organic substances.

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800-277-2532

How to Select a Professional Cleaning Company

The first thing to understand about hiring a professional cleaning company is that all companies are NOT the same.  Hiring a cleaning service isn’t a commodity. You need to do a little homework in making a selection.

Price

Yes, price is a consideration, but it shouldn’t be the deciding factor.  The cheap cleaning companies cannot afford things that protect you like liability insurance, workman’s compensation, and background checks on employees.  The brutal truth is over half the companies in our area don’t have this type of protection for you.  This leaves you vulnerable. At VioClean we carry full liability and workman’s comp. And we do full background checks on all employees.

100% Guarantee

Make sure the company has a written guarantee stating that they will return if problems arise.  Many companies give a vague satisfaction guarantee.  But you need one in writing.  At VioClean, we guarantee, ” If you’re not happy, you don’t pay for the job.” Furthermore, if any spots return, we’ll come back at NO CHARGE for up to 30 days.

Training and Certifications

Many companies have no professional training. Make sure the company you choose has been professionally trained to do what they do.  Many times, certifications are given. The IICRC, is the largest certification body for professional carpet cleaners. VioClean has been trained and certified by the IICRC in the are of carpet cleaning and water damage restoration.

Water damage in Lynn, Ma

Here is a photo of some water damage in Lynn, Ma caused by a sewer main line backup. As you can see this is a dirty job that needs a professional clean up service that can disinfect and dry it out afterwards.

Sewage and water damage in basement

Extraction completed

PREVENT Frozen Water Pipes

The root of the problem is the nature of water itself.  Almost every material in the universe shrinks or contracts in size as its temperature is lowered.  Water contracts in similar manner as the temperature drops, but only to 32° degrees Fahrenheit.  Below that temperature, water has a unique property: it actually begins expanding.  Imagine a sealed pipe and the water contract down to 32° degrees with no problem.  However, at 32° degrees and below, the pipe is still shrinking in size while the water starts growing in size.  With faucets closed, the pipes cannot release the increasing pressure of the frozen water.  Intense pressure develops and increases until the pipe splits or tears to release the pressure.  Both plastic (PVC) pipes and copper pipes may burst.  The water is still frozen, however, and will not begin dripping, leaking, or spraying until it thaws back into liquid.  When the thawing does occur, the water escapes the pipe and begins water damage.

The best approach to the whole threat of frozen water damage would be prevention. The pipes most susceptible to freezing are usually those that are near outer walls, in crawl spaces, or in the attic.  All of these pipes should be properly insulated and even wrapped with approved heat tape where necessary.  Outside leaks of air should be sealed.  Garden hoses should be disconnected and where possible, pipes leading to outside pipes should be shut off and drained.  Open doors to interior cabinets containing water pipes in order to circulate warm air inside them.  As a hard freeze approaches, open both hot and cold faucets to a trickle to help prevent the water from freezing. (The water department wont give you a break for the increased water usage, but you may end up saving thousands of dollars in potential damage claims.)

 

Upholstery cleaning and maintenance tips

You can save your upholstery fabrics from most liquid spills if you treat them fast enough.  Most upholstery fabric purchased today comes treated with a fabric protector such as Teflon or Scotchgard.  A primary benefit of these protectors is that they prevent most spills from penetrating the fabric for at least 30 seconds.  In those first seconds most spills can be easily absorbed with a cotton towel and a damaging stain thwarted.

Unfortunately, when spills occur most people are indecisive about the best course of action.  By the time an absorbant towel is located and applied to the spill, it is too late.

Be prepared!

In your living and family rooms place a small white cotton hand towel under a seat cusion to be used for emergency spills.  Advise everyone in the family where the towel is located (for example, under the cushion).  Have a practice “spill drill”.  Let each family member imagine there has just been a spill on a chair.  Go to the sofa, lift the center seat cushion and pull out the hand towel.  Quickly take the towel to the spill and gently place it on top of the spill ( do not rub, smash or scrub).  The towel will be far more absorbent than the protected fabric.  In most cases this action alone can prevent permanent staining.

Hot spills such as coffee will penetrate the fabric protector much faster, so quick response is vital.

Fabric protector is essential for keeping your upholstered furniture looking good for a long time.  Always ask if it has been applied when you purchase a new piece of upholstered furniture.  The protector will not come off later during cleanings, but it will wear off in normal use.  It should be restored periodically when you have the fabric professionally cleaned.

VioClean Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects businesses’ consistently high level of customer service

VioClean has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers.

“ We strive to provide great service and value for our clients, there feedback is very important to us, as it helps us better serve our clients. Thanks to all who have worked hard to achieving this award, I am grateful to the many who have supported VioClean’s rapid growth over the years,” said Trung Nguyen president and Founder of VioClean.

“Only a fraction of the businesses rated on Angie’s List can claim the sterling service record of being a Super Service Award winner because we set a high bar,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “The fact that VioClean can claim Super Service Award status speaks volumes about its dedication to consumers.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their clients and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

 

Ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List, but members can find the 2011 Super Service Award logo next to business names in search results on AngiesList.com.

 

 

VioClean

211 Essex St

Swampscott, Ma 01907

www.vioclean.com

800-277-2532

Water Damage Services

VioClean offers water removal and drying services for business and residence of Boston and surrounding cities and towns. Here is a look at one of our emergency response vehicles equipt for any water or sewage damage restoration jobs.

Vioclean Flood and Water Damage Services specializes in the following:
• Water Damage Restoration
• Flood Damage Cleanup
• Sewage Damage Cleanup

Why you should choose VioClean flood and Water Damage Services
• Fast emergency response within in one hour
• All work is 100% guaranteed
• All products are Safe and Non-Toxic
• Free estimates upon request
• We work with all insurance carriers to make the process hassle free
• Technicians are IICRC certified and insured
• Only state of the art equipment used

More info on Water Damage Services click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VioClean Provides Floor Cleaning Service Beverly, Ma

Two females recently bought a older home that needs some TLC  in Beverly, Ma.  Before they were to move in they needed some help on restoring the floor to livable condition.  They were referred to VioClean through a friend. Here are the before and after pictures.

Before

After

VioClean Boston Construction Clean Up Services

We are pro’s at taking care of construction sites after the building is done.  VioClean provides the highest caliber, after-construction clean-up, we remove the dust, dirt and debris that construction crews leave behind.  Your new and improved office or building should reflect the superior standard of your business, the new workspace is clean, odor free, allergen free, and gives your customers and employees a comfortable safe work environment.

Our post construction cleaning services are available for a variety of specialty construction projects, including (but not limited to): Corporate modifications, Remodels/Restorations, Upgrades/New Additions, Ground-up Construction, Tenant finishes.

Services: Floor cleaning waxing and buffing – Washing all dry surfaces – High dust removal from light fixtures, ceilings, overhead ducts, air-vents, etc. – Sanitization of kitchens and bathrooms – Scrub floors and tiles – Polish stainless steel – Stain removal, scrubbing, dusting and vacuuming of all floors and surfaces including trim work and office furniture – Cleaning of the insides of desks and cabinets – Special window and glass cleaning.

VioClean Commercial Services