Monday, December 19, 2011

My Pet is uh...Peeing on the Carpet...

So you have a problem. Maybe Precious the cat has found a new litter box and it just so happens to be your new living room carpet. Now before you kick the cat, hose down the carpet with Febreze, and dump your favorite cleaning solution on it think about it for a minute. In you mind, kicking the cat may be a practical idea but I would suggest taking your anger out in a different way. It also may seem like a good idea to spray as many air fresheners and cleaning products on your carpet as you can find, but think about what you are doing to that new carpet you just had put down. You're creating a lovely chemical cocktail that may bleach out your carpet (refer to a prior post to hear my rant on that).

So, if Spot the dog happens to spot your carpet please give us a call. We would love to help. If we can get in to take care of the spots before the pet continues marking the area and before you try to treat the spots, there is a good chance we can remove the spot and the odor. If you let this go for a few months and then call us you'll be looking at more than a cleaning bill to fix the problem. In that time the urine will most likely soak down through the carpet and in to the carpet pad and subfloor. If this is the case the only way to truly correct the issue is to lift the carpet, remove the pad, seal the subfloor, replace the pad, put the carpet back down and then clean the carpet. Sounds like a big headache right? So when your pet decides it is too cold to go outside and starts doing its business indoors just give us a call right away. We'll save you some headaches and some cash, and who doesn't want that?

Well, thanks again for reading and have a great holiday!

Kurtis
ServiceMaster by Bell Inc.
kurtis.smbybell@gmail.com
877.214.1664
814.764.3232

Monday, October 24, 2011

Did you Experience a Furnace Puffback?

If you have turned on your home heating system this fall and discovered a dark film over the contents of your home, you may have experienced a furnace puffback. If this is the case there are some things you must know. First off, please call a professional restoration service (as always, our contact information will be provided below). Second, do not touch anything that is covered in this dirt, or film. Chances are it is not just dirt or dust. Most times it is an oily substance that will smear, making it nearly impossible to clean off completely. At ServiceMaster by Bell Inc., we have the proper training and tools to clean up after a furnace puffback so you don't have to worry about a thing.

If you have any questions, or think you may have experienced a furnace puffback please giv us a call. I have provided our contact information below for your convenience.

Thanks again,

Kurtis
ServiceMaster by Bell Inc.
877-214-1664
814-764-3232
kurtis.smbybell@gmail.com

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Something to Keep in MInd

Hey there, it's another lovely day at the office. As I sit at my desk looking out at the lovely grey skies and think, I can't get the images of ugly carpet discoloration out of my mind. It seems that 1 in ever 3 carpet estimates I do I see discolored carpets. The first thing I ask is what made the stain, or discoloration. This is so I can decide what chemicals our crew needs to use to get the best results. Secondly, I ask if it was a stain and is now discolored if they tried to clean it and if so what they used to clean it. 90% of the time I hear the customer tell me they used a stain lifting product from the local store which will remain nameless (I will tell you, it stars with "RE" and ends with "SOLVE"). I can not stress to our customers how much I am against using off the shelf carpet spotters or stain removers. Often, they think I am just trying to sell them on my product but that is not the case. I am trying to save them from having unsightly spots on their carpets that will never come out. Right now you may even be thinking "Oh wow, he is trying to sell me on some product right now", but that is not the case. Want to find out first hand? Go out and get some of the aforementioned stain remover or carpet cleaner and try it on the stain. If you have done this you will probably have a nice pink or bleached out stain on your carpets that will not come out. Of course I really do not want anyone to try this and will not be held responsible if you do try that.

Take care of stains the right way. Blot the excess liquid up from the carpet. Do not try to wipe the stain out because this will simply set it in making it more difficult to clean. Then, grab your ServiceMaster spot kit and go to town with the carpet spotter and a damp rag blotting until there is no transfer occurring. If this has still not completely removed the stain just give us a call and we'd be glad to come take care of it for you!

Thanks again for reading and make sure you subscribe!

Kurtis
ServiceMaster by Bell Inc.
814-764-3232
877-214-1664
kurts.smbybell@gmail.com

Friday, September 9, 2011

As I promised bloggers, you will find a coupon below to help you keep your carpet and upholstery looking great for less. If you read some of my older posts, you will see that I am big on protecting your carpet as well. Maybe use this discount as a great chance to try out our carpet protector in your home. I am confident you will notice stains lifting much easier from your carpet as well as the carpet looking better for a longer period of time in between cleanings.

Thanks for reading and as always, feel free to call us with any questions.

Kurtis Bell
ServiceMaster by Bell Inc.
877-214-1664
814+764-3232
kurtis.smbybell@gmail.com


To print the coupon, simply click the coupon and it will open in a new window. Then go to the top of your window and select file, then print.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Protecting Your Carpets

Ever thought about cleaning the carpets in your home? I'm sure you have, but has the thought ever crossed your mind about protecting your carpet as well? Try something new next time you have us in to clean your carpets. For a minimal charge, we can help you keep your carpets looking cleaner, longer. Ask us how Scotchgard can help to protect your carpet from spills and spots.

Thanks for reading,

Kurtis Bell
ServiceMaster by Bell Inc.
814-764-3232
kurtis.smbybell@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Cleaning House

So, as you sit around your office today maybe you notice your garbage can is a little full, or perhaps you see smudges on your nice glass entry doors. If it seems like no one ever vacuums your carpet, sweeps the floors, or cleans the bathroom it may be time to consider hiring a janitorial service. Lucky for you, since it seems you are already reading this, you have a contact in the janitorial industry.

At ServiceMaster by Bell Inc., we work with you to tailor a janitorial program that is right for you and your business. As always, we offer free estimates even for our commercial services. If this is something that interests you please give us a call. Feel free to ask for me, Kurtis, as I can get the ball rolling for you to clean up your workplace.

Thanks for reading,


Kurtis
ServiceMaster by Bell Inc.
877-214-1664
814-764-3232
smbybell@gmail.com
kurtis.smbybell@gmail.com

Friday, April 1, 2011

Some Great News at ServiceMaster by Bell

Well here we are, the first Day of April, and the start of what should be spring right? WRONG! As I type this I am watching snow fall outside. Here's a little something to get excited about on this snowy day: FREE CARPET CLEANING!!!! We are giving away a free total home carpet cleaning to the first ten people that walk through our office door with this blog entry printed off and in hand! That's right, just when your carpets need it the most we are delivering and helping out ten lucky people. Of course we can not be doing this, it is simply an attempt at an April Fool's joke, so...APRIL FOOLS!!!!!.

What we can do though, is offer you a coupon for 10% off your next carpet/upholstery cleaning of $100 or more!!! Just click the image below and it will open in a new window. Then, all you have to do is click file, then print!








Thursday, March 24, 2011

Long Time, No See...

Hey bloggers,

You probably thought I forgot about you, but in fact, I have not! Here at ServiceMaster we have been slammed with water jobs this month. If you're reading this, you may have been one of the unfortunate people to wake up to water in your basement during all this snow melt and rain we have experienced.

Perhaps for some of you, this is your first time reading through the blog. If we picked you up as a new reader as a result of the recent home show we participated in, please let us know. It excites us anytime we have an idea like doing a home show, and it actually works!

I'll also provide a follow up to the previous entry in which I mentioned our new ventilation product, the EZ Breathe. Shawn and I attended the distributor training class and are back and more knowledgeable than ever about this awesome new product. We also came back as certified installers, so that means that any system we install carries a 10 year warranty! Now hopefully you are all as fired up about EZ Breathe as I am, and we haven't even got to the good stuff (see below for good stuff).

The Good Stuff:
The benefits are tremendous! Customers with allergies have noticed decreased symptoms, the musty smell from your basement is gone, even smokers have said their friends ask if they have quit smoking!!!!

Did you know that recent studies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggest that indoor air quality is 5-6 times more polluted that outdoor air?

If protecting yourself and your family from the pollution indoors is important to you, give us a call and we can talk more about how we can help you protect yourself and your family.

Thanks for reading,

Kurtis
ServiceMaster by Bell Inc.
814-764-3232
877-214-1664
kurtis.smbybell@gmail.com
kurtis.ezbreathe@gmail.com
smbybell@gmail.com

Monday, January 31, 2011

Some New and Exciting News at ServiceMaster by Bell Inc.

Here at ServiceMaster by Bell Inc. we are always looking for ways to better serve you, our valued customers. The newest addition to our growing list of services is a system that could help alleviate allergy symptoms caused by polluted air in your home. We are now an authorized vendor of the EZ Breathe ventilation system. These systems offer the benefits of a dehumidifier and air purifying machine in one small discrete package.

We are excited to announce that we are participating in C93's Home Show at the Clarion Mall on March 20, 2011. We will have an EZ Breathe unit on display and will be there to answer any questions you may have about the machine. We also plan on having some displays and information about the other services we offer. So mark your calendars and make sure you stop by and say "hi" on March 20th at the Clarion Mall.

Thanks for reading and if you have any questions or can not wait until March to hear more about the EZ Breathe system please give us a call.

Kurtis Bell
ServiceMaster by Bell Inc.
814-764-3232
877-214-1664
kurtis.smbybell@gmail.com
smbybell@gmail.com