Step 5: Cleaning and Sanitizing

After all your walls, flooring, and ceiling are completely dry you will most likely require professional cleaning services. When dealing with water damage just drying is not enough you should always have a cleaning done to your structure before repairing is done. All personal belongings need to be cleaned and sanitized to prevent unwanted mold and bacterial growth. Carpeting, clothing, and drapery are given antimicrobial treatments. Air scrubbers may also be used to remove particles and moisture from the air. In addition to cleaning your property’s structure, we will clean your furniture, upholstery and other restorable belongings damaged by the water. Here at SERVPRO of San Mateo, we know how important one’s belongings are this is why our highly trained crew members take extra care in cleaning and sanitizing them. Most flooding and water damage also require professional odor removal and deodorization since wet materials have a very distinct odor.

SERVPRO of San Mateo has the expertise to provide a deeper cleaning than your basic house cleaning service. Our residential cleaning services will ease the burden of the constant maintenance cleaning of your home, but will also create a safe, clean and comfortable living environment for you and your family. We provide a variety of methods to deep clean your home from carpet & upholstery cleaning to odor removal, we can even deep clean any belongings. You can count on SERVPRO of San Mateo to restore and clean-up your home "Like it never even happened."

Contents Restoration

SERVPRO of San Mateo specializes in restoring contents damaged by fire, water, or mold. Our expertise and “restore” versus “replace” mentality can help you save money while preserving precious keepsakes that can’t be replaced. Learn more about Contents Restoration.

  •  Dry Cleaning
  •  Wet Cleaning
  •  Spray and Wipe
  •  Foam Cleaning
  •  Abrasive Cleaning
  •  Immersion Cleaning

Odor Removal and Deodorization

We are trained to identify and eliminate offensive odors. Our technical expertise and industrial grade air scrubbers and fogging equipment go well beyond simply masking odors and other shortcuts that don’t work when your odor problem is serious or persistent.

  •  Odor Removal and Deodorization
  •  Air Scrubbers and Fogging Equipment

Sanitizing Treatments

Depending on the scenario, we may use antimicrobial, antibacterial, or disinfectant treatments to clean your property.

  •  Antimicrobial and Antibacterial Treatments
  •  Sanitizing and Disinfectant Treatments

Disposal

We will remove and dispose of damaged materials with guidance from you and your insurance adjuster.

  •  Properly Dispose of Refuse

Back to Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification

Forward to Step 6: Restoration