Entries by Emma Nicholson

Know your fire extinguishers

It’s important to know your fire extinguishers for use in your home or business so that if the worst should happen, you know which one to select. This is because they all have their benefits and draw backs. It’s a good idea to have the most suitable fire extinguisher for your property for incidents where […]

How to prepare children for emergencies and disasters

If the unexpected should happen, how can you prepare children for emergencies and disasters?  You can’t assume that they know what to do, but you can help your children to feel safer and more secure with a little advice and support. Here are some tips on what to do to prepare children for emergencies and […]

Outdoor heating safety

Outdoor heating safety is an important consideration all year round! Thinking about dining al fresco or spending more evenings outdoors after sunset? You might find the evenings aren’t quite as warm as you’d like and a patio heater is a great way to heat outdoor space for these occasions. But how can you ensure you operate […]

Summer electronics safety

As we’ve been experiencing some hot weather recently, it’s important to ensure that electronics you practise summer electronics safety Here’s some great tips on keeping your electrical equipment cool, whilst your home or business is warm! Ventilation – Ensure there is sufficient ventilation in the room/rooms where equipment is kept. If there’s not access to […]

Technology and experience

Technology and experience are important to us here at ServiceMaster Restore, we invest heavily in the most innovative technology to restore properties back to their previous state as quickly, effectively and as safely as possible. This means that we keep up to date with the latest innovations in technology, products and training to ensure that […]

May is on track to be the wettest on record!

It won’t come as any surprise to read that the Met Office say that May is on track to be the wettest on record!  The weather forecast has been disappointing all month, particularly for those affected by localised flooding. Fortunately, our teams have been on hand to help through providing extraction, drying and cleaning services […]

Lightning safety tips

With storms hitting the UK over the last couple of weeks, we wanted to share with you some essential lightning safety tips to keep you safe. Whilst the wind and rain can be dangerous, so can lightning if it makes contact with you, your property or belongings. As lightning can travel through an object, it […]

Rainwater flooding – Rain, rain go away…

The familiar children’s nursery rhyme has been recited a lot recently due to the days upon days of rain across the country. As such, we’ve seen an influx of individuals and businesses needing our help after they have been a victim of rainwater flooding. How can you prevent rainwater flooding your property? Clear drains and […]

Spring home maintenance check list

Although it may not seem it, Spring is here! Use our spring home maintenance checklist to  to maintain your property to keep it tidy and damage free. There are things that you can do both inside and outside of your property, here are some ideas for you to get started: Inside Check your windows! – […]

Out of term deep cleaning

If you are a business manager, head teacher or landlord at a school, you will know how important it is to keep the children’s place of study, clean and hygienic for children, staff and visitors alike. Out of term deep cleaning can help to maintain a safe environment for all. Schools have been at the […]