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What is the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing?

Often times when it comes to the words clean, sanitize and disinfect they are used interchangeably. However, there is a significant difference between these terms and knowing what they mean can help keep your home or workplace a clean and safe environment.

Cleaning physically removes germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces or objects. It involves using soap or detergent and water along with a mechanical action such as wiping to remove germs from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.

Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects. In order to kill germs properly, chemicals need to be applied according to the label as each product is different. Disinfecting does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.

Sanitizing lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements. In order for a product to be considered a sanitizer, it must reduce bacteria on a surface by at least 99.9 percent. This process works by either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces or objects to lower the risk of spreading infection.

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How long will the water damage restoration project take?

Depending on the scope of the project and the amount of damage to your home and its contents, the restoration process may require several phases before completion. A thorough evaluation and assessment of all damage will be done before the estimate of a completion date can be established. Through it all, your ServiceMaster Restore Project Manager will communicate details to you and your Insurance Provider clearly and effectively, to make the process seamless.

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How quickly can ServiceMaster Restore respond to the emergency situation at my business?

To minimize business interruption and help avoid further losses, ServiceMaster Restore responds quickly to provide flood clean up and certified water damage and restoration, fire and smoke restoration, and mold removal services to businesses across all industries. We’re on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ServiceMaster Restore’s CommercialLINK preferred partner program will ensure that your company is first in line. CommercialLINK allows you to pre-qualify ServiceMaster Restore as your vendor of choice, allowing immediate action to be taken to mitigate loss in the event of a disaster.

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