Archived Cleaning Blog Posts
Three C's Clean
4/15/2024 (Permalink)
Certified Clean
As our communities get back to business, we all have a new sense of what it means to be clean. In fact, 89% of consumers are uneasy about going back to brick-and-mortar locations*.
At SERVPRO of Lawton, we’re dedicated to inspiring confidence in communities across the country as we find our way to a new normal. And we’re doing just that with Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, our new defensive pathogen cleaning program, goes way beyond standard janitorial cleaning practices. This is proactive viral pathogen cleaning. With over 50 years of experience in biochemical spill remediation and decontamination, you can trust SERVPRO of Lawton Professionals to bring a higher standard of clean to the places we gather.
So how does it work? It’s grounded in our unique 3 C’s:
- Consult: Not all businesses are the same, so we’ll tailor a bespoke cleaning program based on the unique needs of each facility.
- Clean: Based on the agreed plan, an expert deep clean is initiated using our proprietary EPA-Approved Hospital-Grade cleaning solutions and always adhering to the leading level of cleaning and decontamination standards set by the CDC.
- Certify: You’ll know a business is Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned by the shield posted on their front window. Along with digital emblems and other collateral, this beacon represents their commitment to the comfort and security of their employees, customers and community.
So when you see the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned shield, you can walk in with confidence. Because you’ll know the #1 choice in clean up and restoration was there.
Did you know we offer post-construction cleaning?
4/12/2023 (Permalink)
Restoration, reconstruction, or even new construction - we'll make sure it's a SERVPRO clean.
You called the water remediation and restoration experts when the water damage happened.
And now that your property is dry and the construction company is ready to rebuild your home, it's time to think about a post-construction cleaning.
Yes, the same trusted experts you know at SERVPRO of Lawton offer a complete, top-to-bottom post construction cleaning.
Because construction typically means sheet rock dust throughout the property (including your air ducts), our team of professionals will make sure your newly reconstructed home is properly clean and ready to move in.
We also offer this service for standard remodeling jobs and new construction!
You already trust us to clean and restore your property after damage happens.
Now you know we can also provide a thorough cleaning!
When it has to be clean, it has to be a SERVPRO clean.
Extreme hoarding requires extreme cleaning
4/11/2023 (Permalink)
Call the certified experts at SERVPRO of Lawton.
Hoarding can create a big mess in the home, but it can also pose a huge health risk to anyone who suffers from it. The health problems a hoarder might face varies depending on the severity of the situation, and what exactly they collect.
- Disease.Poor air quality, mildew and fungus, and illnesses related to unsanitary conditions are some of the most common hoarder health problems. Poor sanitation generally occurs among animal hoarders, food hoarders, and trash hoarders, as they are exposed to toxic substances such as feces, rotting food, and other chemicals.
- Tripping and Falling.With all the stuff piled up in the home, it’s easy to trip, fall, and sprain an ankle – or worse. The more rooms start to fill up with unneeded items, the more likely a slip or a tumble can occur, and injuries can range in severity depending on what there is to break the fall.
- Fire hazards.On top of creating obstacles to stumble over, the clutter in a hoarder home can result in a huge fire hazard. Not only are items such as clothing, mail, and some electronics flammable when not stored properly, but blocked entryways and cluttered floors can cause hoarders to be unable to exit their homes or be rescued in the event of an actual fire.
- Infestation.All the clutter accumulating in a hoarder’s home is the perfect breeding ground for bed bugs, roaches, rodents, and other pests. These pests also pose their own health risks.
The trained and certified cleanup and restoration experts at SERVPRO of Lawton are here to help. Just give us a call at 580-699-2662.
Call the team that's here to help 24/7/365
9/13/2022 (Permalink)
We are the trusted cleanup and restoration experts
"Houston, we have a problem."
This popular quotation is from radio communications between the Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert and the NASA Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 spaceflight in 1970 after an explosion crippled their craft.
And while SERVPRO couldn't help the astronauts, we can help you when damage happens.
Our team of professionals are dedicated to responding faster to any size disaster.
Whether it’s a fire or water damage event (or both), or just a thorough post-damage cleaning, we have the training and expertise to handle your restoration needs.
SERVPRO of Lawton is locally owned and operated and can respond immediately to your residential or commercial emergency.
Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Let us show you how SERVPRO can make any event "Like it never even happened."
Call us anytime at 580-699-2662.
Insurance agents recommend SERVPRO of Lawton
9/12/2022 (Permalink)
The trusted cleanup and restoration experts
What happens when one of your insurance agents suffers water damage?
Just like they'd recommend to their customers, they called the experts at SERVPRO of Lawton.
When the team at Farmers Insurance - Angela Schertle's office discovered water damage, they called our professionals to mitigate the water damage so they could keep the office open and serve their customers.
Part of our services included the packing out and moving out of all but the necessary equipment while the restoration work was done.
Once the water restoration portion of the job was complete, the office could begin the renovation of their space. And now, they're almost ready to celebrate a grand re-opening!
The last coats of paint are ready to apply, flooring is almost done, and then they're ready for a SERVPRO post-construction cleaning.
Discover why more insurance agents like Angela Schertle recommend SERVPRO of Lawton.
Commercial cleaning? Call SERVPRO of Lawton.
8/12/2022 (Permalink)
When it has to be clean, it has to be SERVPRO cleaned.
Take a look around your office. What do you see? More importantly, what does your customer see? Dirty light fixtures? Dusty surfaces? Stained carpeting?
If the dirt, grime and stains have become too much for your janitorial staff to handle, call the professionals at SERVPRO of Lawton.
We have the experience and equipment to deep clean carpets, tile and VCT floors, walls, cubicles, and draperies. We also offer a variety of specialty cleaning services including duct cleaning, biohazard, sewage, crime scene cleanup and graffiti cleanup.
We have the specialized training and products to get your property back to business. Our cleaning services include the following:
- Air Ducts and HVAC
- Biohazard and Sewage
- Trauma and Crime Scene
- Carpet and Upholstery
- Post Construction
- Ceilings, Walls, and Hard Floors
- Odor Removal and Deodorization
- Vandalism
When it has to be clean, it has to be SERVPRO cleaned. Call us at 580-699-2662 for more information.
Breathe easier with clean air ducts
8/11/2022 (Permalink)
Clean ducts provide cleaner air
Did you know your HVAC system can become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen, pet hair and other debris?
Take a look at your air intakes and air registers. Are they clean? If not, you should consider cleaning your airducts.
This often-overlooked cleaning is a must if you notice the intakes are infested with rodents or insects, or if they have an excessive amount of pet hair or post construction debris. Also, if moisture is present, the potential for microbiological growth (e.g., mold) is increased and spores from such growth may be released into your home or office.
Some of these contaminants may cause allergic reactions or other symptoms in people if they are exposed to them.
If you decide to have your heating and cooling system cleaned, it is important to hire the trained professionals at SERVPRO of Lawton.
Got odors?
4/10/2022 (Permalink)
Here to help eliminate bad odors
As experts in deodorization, SERVPRO of Lawton technicians are trained to identify and eliminate offensive odors.
These odors can come from a number of sources both inside and outside a structure, including dead rodents, animal urine, fireplace odors and cigarette smoke.
Every SERVPRO of Lawton technician wears personal protective equipment (a.k.a. PPE; think lined suits, booties, layers of gloves and respirators) to guard against inhalation of contaminates such as blood- and air-borne pathogens.
Once the source of the odor has been identified, our technicians will employ HEPA filters, air scrubbers, ozone machines and fogging machines to target and remove the odor.
Odor treatments may take hours, or days, depending on the source, and we may recommend a thorough SERVPRO clean to ensure all surfaces are clean and completely odor free.
Bad odors? Call the professionals at SERVPRO of Lawton.
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned
4/9/2022 (Permalink)
We bring a higher standard of clean to your business
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, our new defensive pathogen cleaning program, goes way beyond standard janitorial cleaning practices. This is proactive viral pathogen cleaning. With over 50 years of experience in biochemical spill remediation and decontamination, you can trust SERVPRO of Lawton Professionals to bring a higher standard of clean to the places we gather.
So how does it work? It’s grounded in our unique 3 C’s:
- Consult: Not all businesses are the same, so we’ll tailor a bespoke cleaning program based on the unique needs of each facility.
- Clean: Based on the agreed plan, an expert deep clean is initiated using our proprietary EPA-Approved Hospital-Grade cleaning solutions and always adhering to the leading level of cleaning and decontamination standards set by the CDC.
- Certify: You’ll know a business is Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned by the shield posted on their front window. Along with digital emblems and other collateral, this beacon represents their commitment to the comfort and security of their employees, customers and community.
So when you see the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned shield, you can walk in with confidence. Because you’ll know the #1 choice in clean up and restoration was there.
Recommended by insurance agents
9/11/2021 (Permalink)
Farmers Insurance Agent Angela Schertle recommends SERVPRO of Lawton
What happens when one of your insurance agents suffers water damage?
Just like they'd recommend to their customers, they called the experts at SERVPRO of Lawton.
When the team at Farmers Insurance - Angela Schertle's office discovered water damage, they called our professionals to mitigate the water damage so they could keep the office open and serve their customers.
Part of our services included the packing out and moving out of all but the necessary equipment while the restoration work was done.
Once the water restoration portion of the job was complete, the office could begin the renovation of their space. And now, they're almost ready to celebrate a grand re-opening!
The last coats of paint are ready to apply, flooring is almost done, and then they're ready for a SERVPRO post-construction cleaning.
Discover why more insurance agents like Angela Schertle recommend SERVPRO of Lawton.
Call us at 580-699-2662. Or learn more about this agent at: https://www.facebook.com/angelaschertleagency
You're going to need a SERVPRO clean
9/10/2021 (Permalink)
When it has to be clean, call for a SERVPRO clean
"Houston, we have a problem."
This popular quotation is from radio communications between the Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert and the NASA Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 spaceflight in 1970 after an explosion crippled their craft.
And while SERVPRO couldn't help the astronauts, we can help you when damage happens.
Our team of professionals are dedicated to responding faster to any size disaster.
Whether it’s a fire or water damage event (or both), or just a thorough post-damage cleaning, we have the training and expertise to handle your restoration needs.
SERVPRO of Lawton is locally owned and operated and can respond immediately to your residential or commercial emergency.
Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Let us show you how SERVPRO can make any event "Like it never even happened."
Call us anytime at 580-699-2662.
Sewage backup? Call the experts at SERVPRO of Lawton.
8/10/2021 (Permalink)
When sewage happens, call the experts at SERVPRO of Lawton
A sewage backup is more than just an overflowing toilet or dirty water. The sewage water left behind contains dangerous contaminates that could cause serious health effects. If you experience a sewage backup, call the professionals at SERVPRO of Lawton. We have the specialized training and equipment to remove the sewage and debris and restore your property to a clean, safe environment.
- Water extraction
- Carpet removal and disposal
- Removal of all contaminated property
- Antimicrobial and disinfectant treatments
- Thorough cleaning of all affected areas and property
Our highly trained technicians are equipped with the required safety equipment and specialized cleaning products to ensure your property is properly cleaned, disinfected and deodorized. If you experience sewage backup, call SERVPRO of Lawton.
Sewage backup should be considered an emergency and dealt with as quickly as possible. We are the water damage restoration specialists with specific training and expertise to safely restore your home or business.
Here to help with biohazard cleaning
8/9/2021 (Permalink)
SERVPRO is the trusted expert in biohazard cleanup
The decontamination of a home or business due to trauma, sewage backups, chemical spills, hoarding or other biohazards can be both dangerous and emotional. Specialized training and experience is key when choosing a cleanup company to resolve these circumstances.
We provide cleanup and recovery services for many biohazard situations. These include the following:
- Sewage backups
- Crime scene residues
- Suicide/death accidents
- Homicide cleanups
- Blood cleanup
- Accident cleanup
- Hoarding scenes
- Animal waste/remains
- Chemical spills
- Tear gas cleanup
- Meth lab cleanup
We are available 24 hours a day—our highly trained technicians are standing by. We have the qualified trained professionals who are ready to respond to these incidents. We will always treat your property and the people involved with the greatest empathy and respect in the face of trying circumstances.
When you need biohazard cleanup, call the trusted experts at SERVPRO of Lawton at 580-699-2662. We're here to help.
Ushering in a new standard of clean
4/8/2021 (Permalink)
Consult, clean, certify
As our communities get back to business, we all have a new sense of what it means to be clean. In fact, 89% of consumers are uneasy about going back to brick-and-mortar locations*.
At SERVPRO of Lawton, we’re dedicated to inspiring confidence in communities across the country as we find our way to a new normal. And we’re doing just that with Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, our new defensive pathogen cleaning program, goes way beyond standard janitorial cleaning practices. This is proactive viral pathogen cleaning. With over 50 years of experience in biochemical spill remediation and decontamination, you can trust SERVPRO of Lawton Professionals to bring a higher standard of clean to the places we gather.
So how does it work? It’s grounded in our unique 3 C’s:
- Consult: Not all businesses are the same, so we’ll tailor a bespoke cleaning program based on the unique needs of each facility.
- Clean: Based on the agreed plan, an expert deep clean is initiated using our proprietary EPA-Approved Hospital-Grade cleaning solutions and always adhering to the leading level of cleaning and decontamination standards set by the CDC.
- Certify: You’ll know a business is Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned by the shield posted on their front window. Along with digital emblems and other collateral, this beacon represents their commitment to the comfort and security of their employees, customers and community.
So when you see the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned shield, you can walk in with confidence. Because you’ll know the #1 choice in clean up and restoration was there.
Ceiling, floor and wall cleaning
4/7/2021 (Permalink)
True colors shine through when clean
Take a good look around. Just how clean is your home or business?
Is it a SERVPRO clean? Or does it need the help of our trained professionals at SERVPRO of Lawton?
Our experienced team will start at the top (ceilings) and work their way down to ensure every surface is clean of dust, pet hair and grime.
- Tops and blades of ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Behind and under appliances, as well as cleaning and disinfecting the interior
- Tops of baseboards and door frames
- Tops of upper kitchen cabinets, as well as inside each cabinet
- Fireplace inserts
- Mantels
- All materials and surfaces
- Odor treatment if necessary
When you need it to be clean, call the professionals at SERVPRO of Lawton. When it comes to dirt and grime, we can help make it "Like it never even happened."
If you want it clean, make it a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned
9/11/2020 (Permalink)
The world has changed what it means to be clean.
The world has changed what is means to be clean.
The pandemic of 2020 made us rethink what "clean" actually means. Because it's no longer just a commercial cleaning, a carpet cleaning, or a duct cleaning.
Now, it's an antimicrobial and antiviral cleaning. Cleaning and sanitizing and thoroughly wiping down all common surfaces in commercial buildings to help prevent the spread of viral pathogens.
Utilizing our proprietary products and expert training, SERVPRO of Lawton has helped area businesses show their customers and employees that they care about their health, and the health of their environment.
Our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned service gives cleaning a whole new meaning. And it provides peace of mind to everyone who enters those businesses.
Our customers are proud to display the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned window decals at their facilities.
When it has to be clean, it has to be a SERVPRO clean.
Post-construction cleaning? We do that!
9/4/2020 (Permalink)
Welcoming new businesses in 2020!
2020 has been a difficult year. We've seen many businesses close their doors and employees searching for new jobs.
We've also seen new businesses getting ready to open their doors, with a little help from the team at SERVPRO of Lawton.
Our post-construction cleaning services provide a clean slate for owners after the physical construction is done.
Our team will remove trash and debris, and thoroughly clean ceilings, walls, light fixtures, floors, windows, kitchens and bathrooms.
From top to bottom, no surface is left untouched by our professionals.
And while I wouldn't recommend eating off the floors when we're done, our SERVPRO clean is truly a deep cleaning!
Do you need help with post-construction cleaning? Call us at 580-699-2662. We're here to help.
Graffiti damage requires special cleaning
8/24/2020 (Permalink)
Vandals damage school property
Bored teenagers decided it would be fun to break into a local school and redecorate with spray paint and fire extinguishers.
The damage was extensive, and more than the janitorial team could handle. They called SERVPRO of Lawton.
Our inspection found over 5000 square feet of damage in the gym, from the floors to the audio visual booth upstairs.
Harmful and slanderous slogans were painted on walls and furniture, and numerous fire extinguishers were emptied throughout the facility.
Our restoration plan was to clean the phosphate left by the extinguishers, then clean all the graffiti painted surfaces.
The scope of work was estimated to take five days, which would have allowed for the schools awards ceremonies and other events to take place as scheduled.
But then COVID-19 shut down the schools, and most of the entire state of Oklahoma.
Graffiti damage became a small problem, and one that the janitorial team suddenly had time to clean.
We didn't get to restore this school, but we did work with their staff and share solutions to help them perform a self-help project.
Because that's the SERVPRO way. We're here to help.
Truck damages home, SERVPRO cleans it up
8/22/2020 (Permalink)
Home suffers major damage after truck drives through it.
When a truck drives into your home in the middle of the night, you're going to need more than just a cleaning company.
You're going to need the #1 recommended experts at SERVPRO of Lawton.
This customer received quite the shock when a pickup truck plowed into her home in the middle of the night.
Thankfully, no one was home at the time, so the homeowners were not injured. When she called her State Farm agent, he recommended SERVPRO of Lawton.
He's seen how our team of professionals inventory, sort and document personal property. And he knows his customers can trust us to clean up, pack up, and move their contents to a secure location.
Our team worked five days removing each layer of debris and personal items until the home was empty and ready for demolition.
We're more than just a cleaning company. We're the trusted experts at SERVPRO of Lawton. Call us at 580-699-2662.
When was the last time you had your ducts cleaned?
4/13/2020 (Permalink)
Do you know what's hiding in your ducts?
If you haven't had your ducts cleaned in the past few years, you probably need to call us at 580-699-2662.
Your HVAC system, including your ducts, may contain dirt, pet hair, pollen and bacteria that isn't healthy for your environment.
Take a look at the photo. See all that hair and stuff?
This customer called us because she had just moved into a new home. She noticed her allergies were acting up at home, and she wanted us to check her ducts.
Wow! Was she surprised to see this!
She called the realtor to explain what we found, and learned the former tenant had cats. Lots of cats.
The realtor also explained that while the house had been cleaned, they didn't think about the ducts and the entire HVAC system.
The good news is our expertly trained technicians were able to clean the ducts and our customer was happy.
If you haven't had your ducts cleaned recently, call the trusted experts at SERVPRO of Lawton at 580-699-2662.
Sheltering in place is rough on your furniture
4/2/2020 (Permalink)
We can clean and disinfect all your surfaces onsite!
While many of us know to wash our hands frequently and to stay at home during this pandemic, we may not think about our furniture.
Did you know your fabric couch, carpet and drapes act like a sponge, attracting dirt, pollen, germs, and even mildew?
Not to mention the mess that comes from snacking while binge watching your favorite programs.
And if you have pets or children, well, just think about where their paws have been!
Call the trusted experts at SERVPRO of Lawton for a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of your home or office.
Our professionally trained technicians can clean your fabrics on site, leaving them clean and almost new again.
Sheltering is place is proving helpful in slowing the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
But it's not helping your couch and other surfaces.
Call SERVPRO of Lawton today at 580-699-2662 for a free estimate on all our cleaning services.
We offer upholstery, carpet and drapery cleaning!
9/6/2019 (Permalink)
Professional cleaning for your home or business
Cleaning curtains is one of those household chores that people put off for years. The hassle of taking them down, finding a dry cleaner, then hanging them back up is more work than most of us have time for.
Did you know most curtains are made of woven fabrics that gather dust, pet hair, and dander — even mold spores?
Over time, these things accumulate, and your window treatments start to look dingy. Some fabrics require minimal care while others, like embroidered or brocade patterns with layers and linings, require professional cleaning.
SERVPRO of Lawton offers a variety of cleaning options for your home or business, including on-site cleaning to minimize interruption.
Trust the certified professionals at SERVPRO of Lawton for all your carpet, upholstery, draperies and blinds.
Exposed duct work attracts dirt and dust
8/28/2019 (Permalink)
Exposed ducts attract dirt and dust.
While we love the visual appearance of exposed ducting, this industrial trend keeps a hidden secret: dirt and dust.
This commercial facility wanted a SERVPRO thorough cleaning. Our technicians arrived ready to battle all the dust bunnies and anything else the site could send our way.
As always, we start at the top (ceilings) and clean our way to the bottom (flooring).
One surprise? The exposed ducting had not been cleaned in years, leaving a heavy coating of dirt, dust, and lots of dust bunnies.
Never deterred by dirt, our highly trained professionals vacuumed, dusted, and washed the entire surface of the duct until it shined like new.
Do you need a SERVPRO cleaning at your home or office?
Call the professionals at SERVPRO to Lawton today at 580-699-2662.
Clean air ducts provide a healthier environment!
8/22/2019 (Permalink)
When you see this in your air intakes, it's time to call SERVPRO of Lawton.
When was the last time you inspected your air intake and registers? Or changed the filters in your HVAC system?
If not properly installed, maintained and operated, your HVAC system may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.
Some of these contaminants may cause allergic reactions or other symptoms in people if they are exposed to them. If you decide to have your heating and cooling system cleaned, it is important to hire the trained professionals at SERVPRO of Lawton.
Our team of highly trained professionals utilize the latest technology to ensure a thorough duct cleaning without leaving a mess!
This helps restore your unit to peak energy efficiency, eliminates odors and helps reduce the potential for mold growth.
Want to learn more? Call SERVPRO of Lawton at 580-699-2662.