tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128564712011-07-30T19:45:23.703-07:00Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.comBlogger631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-24643680574493762092010-04-27T12:56:00.000-07:002010-04-27T12:56:16.174-07:00<object style="background-image: url(&quot;http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/anT6Zh6X5WA/hqdefault.jpg&quot;);" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/anT6Zh6X5WA&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/anT6Zh6X5WA&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-2464368057449376209?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-65657452021208611802010-04-27T06:19:00.001-07:002010-04-27T06:19:25.906-07:00<a href=http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/goinggreen/article206194.html>Easy, Affordable Ways to Green Your Business - Green Your Business - Entrepreneur.com</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-6565745202120861180?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-22487449408762231882010-04-14T15:46:00.000-07:002010-04-14T15:46:51.792-07:004/14/10 - The flood of 2010 caused great inconveniences to many Rhode Islanders, but as far as financial burdens go, the University of Rhode Island was lucky, Dave Lavallee of the Department of Communications and Marketing said yesterday. Lavallee said the estimated cost of damage repairs among all URI campuses is $2 million.<br /><br /><a href="http://media.www.ramcigar.com/media/storage/paper366/news/2010/04/14/News/University.Estimates.2m.To.Repair.Flood.Damage-3905325.shtml#cp_article_tools">University estimates $2M to repair flood damage - News</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-2248744940876223188?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-2900992307288977852010-04-14T15:45:00.000-07:002010-04-14T15:45:45.305-07:00Earthquakes, windstorms and severe weather may capture the news, but it's household disasters such as fires and flooding that hit home in Victoria. Literally. Which is why disaster restoration nets $250 million annually for just one national company.Read more:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.timescolonist.com/news/Disaster+home+front/2904799/story.html#ixzz0l7Z9quOP">http://www.timescolonist.com/news/Disaster+home+front/2904799/story.html#ixzz0l7Z9quOP</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-290099230728897785?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-32600074911601170042010-04-01T11:36:00.001-07:002010-04-01T11:36:50.179-07:00Health effects of lead<br /><br />Childhood lead poisoning remains a major environmental health problem in the United States.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * People can get lead in their body if they:<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Put their hands or other objects covered with lead dust in their mouths.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Eat paint chips or soil that contains lead.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Breathe in lead dust, especially during renovations that disturb painted surfaces.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Lead is more dangerous to children because:<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Babies and young children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths. These objects can have lead dust on <br /><br />them.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Children's growing bodies absorb more lead.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Children's brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * If not detected early, children with high levels of lead in their bodies can suffer from:<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Damage to the brain and nervous system<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Behavior and learning problems, such as hyperactivity<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Slowed growth<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Hearing problems<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Headaches<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Lead is also harmful to adults. Adults can suffer from:<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Reproductive problems (in both men and women)<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o High blood pressure and hypertension<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Nerve disorders<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Memory and concentration problems<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; o Muscle and joint pain<br />Source: <a href="http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadinfo.htm#facts">EPA Website</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-3260007491160117004?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-45713724574008541602010-03-29T14:17:00.000-07:002010-03-29T14:17:56.112-07:00<div class="note">Please visit <a href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/list">MerchantCirle.com</a> to read reviews about SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning</div><br /><div class="reviewPost hreview"><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"><span class="fn">&nbsp;ss</span></span></div><div class="reviewPost hreview"></div><div class="reviewPost hreview"><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"><span class="fn">ssssteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning LLC</span> </span> <span class="rating" style="float: none; visibility: hidden;">5</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=12856471" name="review-999072"></a> <br /><h4> <abbr class="" title="5"><img alt="Merchant Ratings" class="stars" src="http://www.merchantcircle.com/static/imgs/icons/stars/5_0_sm.gif" /></abbr> <a class=" summary" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/read?cid=999072">Great Service</a> </h4>I had a small flood in my crawl space. SteamMaster send somebody out right away to survey the damage. Their solution was fast &amp; professional.<br /><br /><span class="dtreviewed" title="2010-03-29T13:08:58-7:00"> March 29, 2010</span> by <span class="reviewer vcard"> <span class="fn">Mark Bricklin</span> </span> in Edwards, CO </div><div class="reviewPost hreview"><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"> <span class="fn">SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning LLC</span> </span> <span class="rating" style="float: none; visibility: hidden;">5</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=12856471" name="review-999089"></a> <br /><h4> <abbr class="" title="5"><img alt="Merchant Ratings" class="stars" src="http://www.merchantcircle.com/static/imgs/icons/stars/5_0_sm.gif" /></abbr> <a class=" summary" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/read?cid=999089">Great service!</a> </h4>We've tried the other guys and never got the results we expected. We'll always trust SteamMaster with all of our specialty cleaning needs. Our carpet, rugs and tile always look brand new after SteamMaster finishes up.<br /><br /><span class="dtreviewed" title="2010-03-29T13:22:41-7:00"> March 29, 2010</span> by <span class="reviewer vcard"> <span class="fn">Rich Grayson</span> </span> in Edwards, CO </div><div class="reviewPost hreview"><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"> <span class="fn">SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning LLC</span> </span> <span class="rating" style="float: none; visibility: hidden;">5</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=12856471" name="review-945043"></a> <br /><h4> <abbr class="" title="5"><img alt="Merchant Ratings" class="stars" src="http://www.merchantcircle.com/static/imgs/icons/stars/5_0_sm.gif" /></abbr> <a class=" summary" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/read?cid=945043">Great Service</a> </h4>Have worked w/this company (Gary G) since 1997. Have found their work to be thorough, good follow-through and fair/accurate billing. I know that if I call the evening of a 3-day holiday I'm going to get return call and crew on-site asap.<br /><br /><span class="dtreviewed" title="2010-02-04T12:09:52-8:00"> February 04, 2010</span> by <span class="reviewer vcard"> <span class="fn">Kenton Krohlow</span> </span> in Edwards, CO </div><div class="reviewPost hreview"><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"> <span class="fn">SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning LLC</span> </span> <span class="rating" style="float: none; visibility: hidden;">5</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=12856471" name="review-944539"></a> <br /><h4> <abbr class="" title="5"><img alt="Merchant Ratings" class="stars" src="http://www.merchantcircle.com/static/imgs/icons/stars/5_0_sm.gif" /></abbr> <a class=" summary" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/read?cid=944539">Great company</a> </h4>SteamMaster is a great company. I have found them dependable and there in my time of need. They do what they say and say what they do - no surprises. I give them 5 stars, because that is the type of service this company gives.<br /><br />If you want second best - choose another company. If you want the best, then go with SteamMaster.<br /><br /><span class="dtreviewed" title="2010-02-04T05:18:25-8:00"> February 04, 2010</span> by <span class="reviewer vcard"> <span class="fn">Eugene Peterson</span> </span> in Riverton, UT </div><div class="reviewPost hreview"><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"> <span class="fn">SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning LLC</span> </span> <span class="rating" style="float: none; visibility: hidden;">5</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=12856471" name="review-944603"></a> <br /><h4> <abbr class="" title="5"><img alt="Merchant Ratings" class="stars" src="http://www.merchantcircle.com/static/imgs/icons/stars/5_0_sm.gif" /></abbr> <a class=" summary" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/read?cid=944603">Excellent Service</a> </h4>I have worked with SteamMaster for several years. SteamMaster carries a reputation of excellent customer service matched by no other company in the industry.<br /><br /><span class="dtreviewed" title="2010-02-04T06:48:49-8:00"> February 04, 2010</span> by <span class="reviewer vcard"> <span class="fn">Colorado Art Restoration</span> </span> in Denver, CO </div><div class="reviewPost hreview"><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"> <span class="fn">SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning LLC</span> </span> <span class="rating" style="float: none; visibility: hidden;">5</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=12856471" name="review-944195"></a> <br /><h4> <abbr class="" title="5"><img alt="Merchant Ratings" class="stars" src="http://www.merchantcircle.com/static/imgs/icons/stars/5_0_sm.gif" /></abbr> <a class="merchantReviewer summary" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/read?cid=944195">The best Mold Guys in the valley by far.</a> </h4><img alt="DS Consulting, Inc." height="60" src="http://media.merchantcircle.com/32167177/New%20Big%20DS_thumb.png" title="DS Consulting, Inc." width="64" /> As an indoor air quality consultant, I get to see a lot of mold remediation work and SteamMaster always does a great job. They have the most experience around, and it shows.<br /><br /><span class="dtreviewed" title="2010-02-03T16:42:04-8:00"> February 03, 2010</span> by <span class="reviewer vcard"> <a class="url" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/DS.Consulting.Inc..970-274-8859"><span class="fn org">DS Consulting, Inc.</span></a> </span> in Aspen, CO </div><div class="reviewPost hreview"><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"> <span class="fn">SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning LLC</span> </span> <span class="rating" style="float: none; visibility: hidden;">5</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=12856471" name="review-876378"></a> <br /><h4> <abbr class="" title="5"><img alt="Merchant Ratings" class="stars" src="http://www.merchantcircle.com/static/imgs/icons/stars/5_0_sm.gif" /></abbr> <a class="merchantReviewer summary" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/read?cid=876378">Fast with Quality Work</a> </h4>We had a water pipe break go undetected for sometime. Once the problem was discovered, Steammaster was on top of the situation very quickly. They were able to fully diagnose the situation, had the equipment to deal with all issues, and got the job done very quickly. We will not hesitate to call them again if we have problems.<br /><br /><span class="dtreviewed" title="2009-11-27T17:26:24-8:00"> November 27, 2009</span> by <span class="reviewer vcard"> <a class="url" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Minturn.Saloon.Minturn.CO.970-827-5954"><span class="fn org">Minturn Saloon</span></a> </span> in Minturn, CO <br /><div class="note">Merchant Response: <span class="consumerReviewText">"Thanks Andy!"</span> - <span class="postDate">December 05, 2009</span> </div></div><div class="reviewPost hreview"><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"> <span class="fn">SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning LLC</span> </span> <span class="rating" style="float: none; visibility: hidden;">5</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=12856471" name="review-944914"></a> <br /><h4> <abbr class="" title="5"><img alt="Merchant Ratings" class="stars" src="http://www.merchantcircle.com/static/imgs/icons/stars/5_0_sm.gif" /></abbr> <a class=" summary" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/read?cid=944914">Fantastic Service!</a> </h4>Raj was my first point of contact for an unfortunate situation I had that required cleaning of my carpets. He was very understanding and had a great team come over to clean my home. It was wonderful!!!<br /><br /><span class="dtreviewed" title="2010-02-04T10:30:32-8:00"> February 04, 2010</span> by <span class="reviewer vcard"> <span class="fn">Christine</span> </span> in Eagle, CO </div><div class="reviewPost hreview"><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"> <span class="fn">SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning LLC</span> </span> <span class="rating" style="float: none; visibility: hidden;">5</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=12856471" name="review-947107"></a> <br /><h4> <abbr class="" title="5"><img alt="Merchant Ratings" class="stars" src="http://www.merchantcircle.com/static/imgs/icons/stars/5_0_sm.gif" /></abbr> <a class=" summary" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/read?cid=947107">Steammaster</a> </h4>We have worked as a team with Steammaster providing construction services for fire damage and water damage projects. They knowledge of the mitigation process is unparalleled in the Vail Valley. When we had a water leak, we called Steammaster to mitigate our own bldg.<br /><br /><span class="dtreviewed" title="2010-02-06T17:10:28-8:00"> February 06, 2010</span> by <span class="reviewer vcard"> <span class="fn">Michele Evans</span> </span> in Avon, CO </div><span class="item" style="visibility: hidden;"> <span class="fn">SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning LLC</span> </span> <span class="rating" style="float: none; visibility: hidden;">5</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=12856471" name="review-999124"></a> <br /><h4> <abbr class="" title="5"><img alt="Merchant Ratings" class="stars" src="http://www.merchantcircle.com/static/imgs/icons/stars/5_0_sm.gif" /></abbr> <a class=" summary" href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/SteamMaster.Restoration.And.Cleaning.LLC.970-827-5555/review/read?cid=999124">Excellent Company</a> </h4>SteamMaster is an excellent company with outstanding leadership and technicians. I remain impressed with their ability to restore calm after chaos.<br /><br /><span class="dtreviewed" title="2010-03-29T13:52:19-7:00"> March 29, 2010</span> by <span class="reviewer vcard"> <span class="fn">Tim Fagan</span> </span> in Ypsilanti, MI<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-4571372457400854160?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-40023084165755073152010-03-25T20:37:00.000-07:002010-03-25T20:37:39.486-07:00<a href="http://www.9news.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=134487&amp;catid=346">JEFFERSON COUNTY - It has been close to eight years since the Hayman Fire burned more than 137,000 acres of the </a><a itxtdid="18425012" target="_blank" href="http://www.9news.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=134487&amp;catid=346#" style="font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: none ! important; border-bottom: 1px dotted darkgreen ! important; padding-bottom: 0px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" classname="iAs" class="iAs">Pike National <nobr style="color: darkgreen; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;" id="itxt_nobr_0_0">Forest</nobr></a>. But cleaning up the damage is far from over.<br /><p>The National Forest Foundation, Vail Resorts and The U.S. Forest <a itxtdid="18961690" target="_blank" href="http://www.9news.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=134487&amp;catid=346#" style="font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" classname="iAs" class="iAs">Service</a> have formed a new partnership to address damage caused by the 2002 fire. </p> <p>Crews began working on Friday building and maintaining trails, planting trees and removing debris. Read more <a href="http://www.9news.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=134487&amp;catid=346">here</a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-4002308416575507315?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-64640871417206779962010-03-25T20:31:00.000-07:002010-03-25T20:31:34.747-07:00Just like us, FEMA is waiting. Once the flood is over they will start preliminary damage assessments. Determining what projects need to be completed for the area to fully recover.<br />"This has been a tremendous response year. A lot of lessons learned last year applied this year and the mayor's team and state team all worked very well."<br /><br />Continue reading <a href="http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/31297/">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-6464087141720677996?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-17851976390209167042010-03-18T05:50:00.001-07:002010-03-18T05:50:07.118-07:00<a href=http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/home_garden/stories/2010/03/14/time-to-fix-what-ice-left-behind.html?sid=101>Share me</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-1785197639020916704?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-3240568946816889282010-03-18T05:45:00.000-07:002010-03-18T05:45:08.388-07:00<a href="http://www.9news.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=134487&amp;catid=346">9NEWS.com | Denver | Colorado's Online News Leader | Clean-up from Hayman Fire far from over</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-324056894681688928?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-68889674321910847752010-03-09T20:11:00.000-08:002010-03-09T20:11:52.491-08:00<a href="http://www.waterworld.com/index/display/news_display/142279059.html">http://www.waterworld.com/index/display/news_display/142279059.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-6888967432191084775?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-65095079281612656782010-02-25T18:32:00.000-08:002010-02-25T18:32:07.862-08:00<a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10056/1038331-56.stm">Churches may merge due to snow, water damage</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-6509507928161265678?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-71871412892363697322010-02-25T17:39:00.000-08:002010-02-25T17:39:29.414-08:00<a href="http://www.trib.com/news/local/article_1543a3eb-09be-56b7-94dd-645671765605.html">City looks at scheduled apartment inspections</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' 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Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-86354547587026183832010-02-06T20:02:00.001-08:002010-02-06T20:02:43.392-08:00http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100206/BIZ/100209751/1078&ParentProfile=1062<br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-8635454758702618383?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-76052270743085081172010-01-21T19:19:00.000-08:002010-01-21T19:19:57.825-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1kZEI4hZOI/AAAAAAAAAGU/9ZIQ-2I1E6E/s1600-h/DKI.membercompany.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1kZEI4hZOI/AAAAAAAAAGU/9ZIQ-2I1E6E/s320/DKI.membercompany.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1kZKciQpyI/AAAAAAAAAGc/FOM8nlFB1mk/s1600-h/top_insights2010.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1kZKciQpyI/AAAAAAAAAGc/FOM8nlFB1mk/s320/top_insights2010.gif" /></a>Raj Manickam, CEO of SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning attended Disaster Kleenup International's (DKI) annual Insights® 2010 Conference. The Property Restoration Industry Conference and Trade Show was held from January 18th to January 21st, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency in sunny Miami, Florida. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Insights 2010 Trade Show&amp;Exhibition; was held January 19th and 20th, with training events and speakers throughout the week.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Insights 2010 gave all who attend the opportunity to listen to leading speakers at this 3 day conference for the disaster restoration industry. Produced by the leading names in the disaster restoration industry, DKI's Insights Conference brings together the largest and most successful restoration industry contractors representing more than $1 billion in annual restoration revenues. SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning is one of the 3 DKI member company. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Insights 2010 was an exceptional forum for networking and exchanging ideas. It was an opportunity to make personal connections with the decision makers, influencers and agents of change in the property damage restoration industry.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">SteamMaster specializes in water, fire, sewage and mold damage restoration using the most innovative methods available, including infrared thermal imaging technology. SteamMaster also offers Oriental rug and carpet cleaning as well as stone and hard surface cleaning. SteamMaster has recently expanded its services, opening a new division of the company, Colorado Basement Systems waterproofing basements and fixing dirt crawl spaces.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">SteamMaster serves the mountain communties of Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Routte, Chaffee, Grand, Lake and Park Counties.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">SteamMaster is a 24 Hour Emergency Response Mitigation Company. Call 800-527-1253 or visit www.steammaster.com<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-7605227074308508117?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-85254189099526580052010-01-21T18:19:00.000-08:002010-01-21T18:23:27.268-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1kL-yGBtqI/AAAAAAAAAGM/4oidoAaKdbc/s1600-h/DKI.membercompany+(Large).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1kL-yGBtqI/AAAAAAAAAGM/4oidoAaKdbc/s320/DKI.membercompany+(Large).jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a class="usg-AFQjCNF1Y_rmPS6oAn0ydozCK3V7n23MgA sig2-r27Z2ovbKtppHR9HshaGWg _tracked" href="http://www.toledoonthemove.com/community/calendar.aspx?display=event&amp;evHighlight=70933&amp;sDate=1/22/2010" target="_self">Play It Forward</a><br />Toledo On The Move - ‎Jan 18, 2010‎<br />The Town Center along with the Toledo Free Press, Cousino-Harris Disaster Kleenup and American Rent All have teamed up to collect gently used plastic toys ...<br /><br /><a class="usg-AFQjCNEnuzfA0fu2phYGDHqueKTrs1Xo8A sig2-KoDGatepJVyXSOooIZbsEw " href="http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20100119/NEWS01/1190314/1002/Business-briefcase" target="_self">Business briefcase</a><br />Lancaster Eagle Gazette - ‎Jan 19, 2010‎<br />CANAL WINCHESTER -- Campbell DKI (Disaster Kleenup International) announces that 2010 is the 30th anniversary of the founding of their business. ...<br /><br /><a class="usg-AFQjCNFyuLoiRsIWwp3zTqKeQw6I-a59lg sig2-lGaMruV2yi_cE6MZyTowEA " href="http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20100113/NEWS01/1130315" target="_self">Annual 'Ribfest' relocating for 2010 edition</a><br />Lancaster Eagle Gazette - <a href="http://news.google.com/news/search?pz=1&amp;cf=all&amp;ned=us&amp;hl=en&amp;q=author%3A%22Anne+Darling+Cyphert%22&amp;scoring=n">Anne Darling Cyphert</a> - ‎Jan 13, 2010‎<br />Campbell DKI (Disaster Kleenup International) is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since 1980 as Campbell Builders, Inc., founder Michael W. Campbell built ...<br /><br /><a class="usg-AFQjCNEdaO0meuKcscFFid8Hmtxa1lY6Tw sig2-QJT69EHm7enCUX9GXA0YZQ " href="http://www2.canada.com/northshorenews/news/work/story.html?id=9efc80b9-9166-4ca8-990f-8ac9084c2409" target="_self">Going for green</a><br />North Shore News - <a href="http://news.google.com/news/search?pz=1&amp;cf=all&amp;ned=us&amp;hl=en&amp;q=author%3A%22Manisha+Krishnan%22&amp;scoring=n">Manisha Krishnan</a> - ‎Dec 26, 2009‎<br />Angel Restoration of North Vancouver, a member of Disaster Kleenup Inc., received the 2009 Business Excellence Award for Sustainability from the North ...<br /><br /><a class="usg-AFQjCNEWl9FFl5HlNiDwRvWytXcHsiUVMA sig2-Dznx6Mw5fLWrW_vlIU30qw " href="http://www.montereyherald.com/business/ci_14178631" target="_self">Name dropper</a><br />Monterey County Herald - ‎Jan 13, 2010‎<br />Tony Alvarez, a senior water damage restoration technician for Disaster Kleenup Specialists in Sand City, was named employee of the year. ...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-8525418909952658005?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-45306279082640803172010-01-17T09:57:00.000-08:002010-01-17T09:57:01.989-08:00David Gardoni, Restoration Manager of SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning conducted an in-house Water Damage Restoration Class for our lead water technicians on Friday, December 15th, 2009.<br /><br />David reviewed the Water Damage Restoration procedures and gave specific instructions on identifying affected areas in a water loss, taking temperature, humidity and grains per pound readings in a loss.<br /><br />The use of Hydro-sensor, Penetrating and non-penetrating meters and Thermo-hygrometers were also elaborated upon.<br /><br /><br />David also brought in several models of LGR dehumidifiers and talked about each one of them. David mentioned about the importance of taking time for proper dryout readings and applying the science of proper and effective drying.<br /><br /><br /><br />Even though most of SteamMaster's technicians are familiar with most of the dryout techniques, it was very refreshing to hear David's presentation and insightfull thoughts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Several questions came from the technicians and a great dialog pursued. At the end of the meeting everyone thank David and was appreciative of David's time and energy taken for the in-house training he conducted.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-4530627908264080317?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-60653766887370881062010-01-16T19:56:00.000-08:002010-01-16T19:56:52.116-08:00<div align="left" class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1KDEpMDxlI/AAAAAAAAAFE/MR4zPfUUDdU/s1600-h/Picture+009+(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1KDEpMDxlI/AAAAAAAAAFE/MR4zPfUUDdU/s200/Picture+009+(Small).jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1KD09CXCsI/AAAAAAAAAFc/U5a-n9Nb3jQ/s1600-h/Picture+008+(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1KD09CXCsI/AAAAAAAAAFc/U5a-n9Nb3jQ/s200/Picture+008+(Small).jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1KDbLuztXI/AAAAAAAAAFM/aJi5S9hteoo/s1600-h/Picture+011+(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1KDbLuztXI/AAAAAAAAAFM/aJi5S9hteoo/s200/Picture+011+(Small).jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1KD_sP3EFI/AAAAAAAAAFk/XldMFSe1C8M/s1600-h/Picture+005+(Small).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/S1KD_sP3EFI/AAAAAAAAAFk/XldMFSe1C8M/s200/Picture+005+(Small).jpg" /></a><br /></div>David Gardoni, Restoration Manager of SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning conducted an in-house&nbsp;Water Damage Restoration Class for our lead water technicians on Friday, December 15th, 2009.<br /><br />David reviewed the Water Damage Restoration procedures and gave specific instructions on identifying affected areas in a water loss, taking temperature, humidity and&nbsp;grains per pound readings in a loss.<br /><br />The use of Hydrosensor, Penetrating and non-penetrating meters and Thermo-hygrometers were also elaborated upon.<br /><br />David also brought in several models of LGR dehumidifiers and talked about each one of them. David mentioned about the importance of taking time for proper dryout readings and applying the&nbsp;science of proper and effective drying.<br /><br />Even though most of SteamMaster's technicians&nbsp;are familiar with most of the dryout techniques, it was very refreshing to hear David's presentation and&nbsp;insightfull thoughts.<br /><br />Several questions came&nbsp;from the technicians and a great dialog pursued. At the end of the meeting everyone thank David and was appreciative of David's time and energy taken for the in-house training he conducted.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-6065376688737088106?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-39309695947016387142010-01-14T18:56:00.000-08:002010-01-14T18:56:04.465-08:00<a href="http://blog.visitvailvalley.com/public/item/248420?sms_ss=blogger">Food drive hosted by SteamMaster and Colorado Basement Systems</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-3930969594701638714?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-55937982113009615352010-01-10T22:06:00.000-08:002010-01-10T22:06:45.097-08:00<a href="http://www.icsmag.com/Articles/Breaking_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000731487">http://www.icsmag.com/Articles/Breaking_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000731487</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-5593798211300961535?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-74481479851225108042009-12-27T07:34:00.000-08:002009-12-27T07:34:18.252-08:00<div>Carpet cleaners spend at least an hour in your home cleaning your carpets. After using hot water to steam clean and extracting all the dirt, where do they dump the wastewater?</div><br /><br />Carpet Cleaners cannot afford to ignore the law! The dumping of cleaning wastewater onto the street, into the storm drain or onto open ground is environmentally unacceptable and a lot of people care.<br /><br />We live in a time of increased awareness of how our actions affect the environment. More than ever, we are conscious of "chemicals" in our everyday lives and even the average citizen has become a self-appointed ecology cop. A whole raft of "departments" from Fish &amp; Game to Environment Protection are showing more and more concern over our activities.<br /><br />Dirty waste from our cleaning operation contains detergents, soils, fibers, and all types of foreign material. Many people incorrectly believe that if they use a detergent that is "biodegradable," it is safe to put back into the environment. This is not the case.<br /><br />Steven Brandt writes about this. Read about what is the right thing to do at <a href="http://www.hydramaster.com/inside/articles/article1.asp">HydraMaster</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-7448147985122510804?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-76587023715224922162009-12-27T07:23:00.000-08:002009-12-27T07:23:37.878-08:00<a href="http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&amp;sid=1850175">Flights returning to normal after flood at Reagan - wtop.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-7658702371522492216?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-13181895773152246152009-12-27T07:12:00.000-08:002009-12-27T07:12:39.209-08:00<a href="http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20091226/NEWS03/312269946">Watertown Daily Times | Building in Public Square damaged by frozen pipes</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-1318189577315224615?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-13990670551165792322009-12-25T20:51:00.001-08:002009-12-25T20:51:57.824-08:00http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20091208/BIZ/912079957/1078&ParentProfile=1062<br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-1399067055116579232?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-3950895828011317592009-12-25T20:47:00.001-08:002009-12-25T20:47:55.381-08:00<a href=http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Surviving-winter-storm-blackouts>Surviving winter storm blackouts</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-395089582801131759?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-15297824640715101002009-12-25T20:45:00.001-08:002009-12-25T20:45:11.779-08:00<a href=http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091225/NEWS/912250321>Picking up the pieces | MailTribune.com</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-1529782464071510100?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-2666893887542164152009-12-25T20:42:00.000-08:002009-12-25T20:42:33.737-08:00<a href="http://www.ketv.com/mostpopular/22035865/detail.html">Water Main Break Leaves Neighborhood Soaked - Most Popular News Story - KETV Omaha</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-266689388754216415?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-1953494293451925922009-12-20T16:34:00.000-08:002009-12-20T16:34:43.257-08:00Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals. Asbestos fibers are very stable, and are resistant to both heat and chemicals. The addition of asbestos fibers adds strength and durability to many products. To date, more than 3,000 different products have been manufactured with asbestos fibers. Asbestos has never been banned totally from being added to building products and may be found in buildings/homes of any age, including new construction. <br /><br />To read more about what is asbestos and why should you be concern about it click here to read. Visit <a href="http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/asbestos/">Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment</a> for more information on Asbestos Abatement.<br /><br />SteamMaster is mindful of CDPHE's requirement when it comes to demolition of any building materials during a water or fire damage. As buildings of any age may contain asbestos; even newly built ones. SteamMaster is also aware of the trigger levels involved and always gets testing done prior to any removal by a certified asbestos inspector.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-195349429345192592?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-52041028655771087672009-11-01T09:00:00.000-08:002009-11-01T09:01:52.288-08:00<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />Thermography Acts as Water Detective - by Raj Manickam, CEO SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning<br /><br />Thermography is the use of an infrared imaging and measurement camera to see and measure thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal, or infrared, energy is light that is not visible because its wavelength is too long to be detected by the human eye; it’s the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is perceived as heat.<br /><br /><br />Almost all materials on earth emit heat energy in the infrared portion of the spectrum. Unfortunately, the unaided human eye cannot see in the infrared. Infrared images allow the camera user to see thermally, revealing temperature anomalies that in turn identify potential problems in buildings and their component electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and waterproofing systems.<br /><br />Continue reading my article online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.claimsmag.com/Issues/2006/6/Pages/Thermography-Acts-as-Water-Detective.aspx">Claims Magazine</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-5204102865577108767?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-20662977449821564052009-10-16T14:47:00.000-07:002009-10-16T15:33:24.861-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/Stjzk5u-9sI/AAAAAAAAACo/W6v-RhSrrQU/s1600-h/DSCN1591+(Small).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393328369074894530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/Stjzk5u-9sI/AAAAAAAAACo/W6v-RhSrrQU/s320/DSCN1591+(Small).JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br />Valko Nikolov of SteamMaster proud of his work. See the difference before and after his cleaning on a soot affected surface. Happy employee happy customer!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-2066297744982156405?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-58347694844923895442008-08-21T13:24:00.000-07:002008-08-21T13:24:01.540-07:00<a href="http://www.icsmag.com/CDA/Articles/Breaking_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000403105">30 Years of Excellence for SteamMaster - Breaking News - ICS: Cleaning Specialist</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-5834769484492389544?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-267682768660037502008-03-13T08:39:00.000-07:002008-03-13T08:39:31.831-07:00<a href="http://www.metrologyworld.com/content/news/article.asp?DocID=%7B537393FA-EBBD-4007-A71E-BC2C08C76D5B%7D&amp;Bucket=Current+Headlines&amp;VNETCOOKIE=NO">Fluke TiR1 And TiR Thermal Imagers Are Optimized For Building</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-26768276866003750?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-82456925750187166602008-02-27T08:24:00.000-08:002008-02-27T08:24:49.461-08:00<a href="http://winnipegsun.com/News/Winnipeg/2008/02/27/4879101-sun.html">winnipegsun.com - 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King's Highway portable has high mold spore level</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-1330993511856675093?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-83304270263118432982007-12-14T08:04:00.000-08:002007-12-14T08:04:15.550-08:00<a href="http://www.moultrieobserver.com/local/local_story_347223711.html">Moultrie Observer - Update: Ellenton Clinic mold issue</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-8330427026311843298?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-24718649699343296452007-12-13T08:08:00.000-08:002007-12-13T08:08:01.693-08:00<a href="http://vaildaily.com/article/20071113/NEWS/71112010">Vail Colorado-Todays information &amp; news from Vail Daily - News</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-2471864969934329645?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-70247721899984928782007-12-13T07:51:00.000-08:002007-12-13T08:05:29.679-08:00<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/R2FYO8HPHqI/AAAAAAAAAAM/P-twEdOgwRA/s1600-h/VailValleyMagazine.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143489263111708322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_E1nTlm0Hpco/R2FYO8HPHqI/AAAAAAAAAAM/P-twEdOgwRA/s320/VailValleyMagazine.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>By: Joy Overbeck<br />Vail Valley Magazine Winter 2007/08</div><br /><div><br />SteamMaster in Minturn is celebrating 30 years in the valley in 2008, and during that time, the business has expanded into all manner of ways to make damaged goods exquisite again, and to keep them that way. Who better to consult when it comes to cleaning and beautifying your prized Oriental rugs than a man who is himself a connoisseur, steeped in the rare knowledge of history and craftsmanship that goes into each masterpiece. </div><br /><div><br />Adam Kiss is such a man, so passionate about these rugs that he has personally collected antique Sarouks for years. He is the top rug expert at Abrash Oriental Rug Cleaning, a division of SteamMaster also located in Minturn. An accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers, Adam can tell you the value of your grandmother’s rug, the one you’re thinking about giving away and replacing with a new one at Crate and Barrel. And you may be very surprised. </div><br /><div><br />“I’ve heard Adam tell people the story behind their rug, and then they decide they should hang it on the wall rather than put it on the floor,” says Raj Manickam, CEO of SteamMaster. “These rugs a can really go up in price over the years.”</div><br /><div><br />Kiss has also been certified an Oriental Rug Specialist by the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration. As a top expert, he personally supervises the cleaning of each rug, and treats them in the same way he treats his own magnificent pieces. Every rug goes through a 10-step cleaning process that begins with first evaluating the rug for color fastness, and progresses through compressed air dusting, pet stain or spot removal techniques, hand washing, and stain prevention protector treatment. </div><br /><div><br />Many valley homeowners have regularly scheduled rug cleaning just before the holiday season in order to ready their homes for this festive time when friends and family are on hand. Spiffing up may also include cleaning their wall-to-wall carpets, which SteamMaster offers for both residences and commercial applications. They also can be relied upon to clean leather and suede furniture, cloth upholstery and drapes, and tapestries of every kind. </div><br /><div><br />Over the years, SteamMaster has built a group of local experts trained to provide restoration solutions after fire, smoke or water damage as well. Since founding the company in 1978, Gary Gilman and his team have continued to add quality services that meet the growing needs of both commercial and residential clients. In case of burst pipes or a home flood, SteamMaster can be counted on to dry and restore carpeting or valuable hardwood floors. The company also offers recovery of damaged documents, and can pack out and store furniture and other property while the home or business is being restored. If the need arises, SteamMaster works closely with The Chicago Conservation Center to painstakingly repair costly damaged artwork. </div><br /><div><br />As heightened mold awareness has increased locally as well as nationally, the company has expanded into this field. Certified Mold Remediators at SteamMaster are trained in addressing the complicated issues of mold. The staff is also knowledgeable about EPA guidelines and can remediate mold problems, large and small. The company pioneered the use of innovative cryo cleaning or “dry ice blasting” to remove mold from structural wood surfaces, and SteamMaster President Gilman has written several articles on the topic for industry publications. </div><br /><div><br />Restoring a home or office environment from a fire and smoke incident also takes a professionally trained staff with expertise in the latest methodology. Different surfaces require different treatments, and SteamMaster’s technicians are experienced in what works best. Their arsenal includes a number of high-tech machines and remediation devices for cleaning and odor removal. </div><br /><div><br />In addition, SteamMaster offers cleaning of hard surfaces such as tile, or natural stone like slate, marble, and sandstone and granite. Move-out cleaning or construction cleaning are two more specialties of this versatile company. </div><br /><div><br />With its heart in this valley for the long haul, the company makes a habit of reaching out to help the community. Each September 11, SteamMaster crews clean over a dozen fire stations in Summit and Eagle County as a way to show appreciation for the emergency heroes among us. Also in September, the company holds a golf tournament that raises tens of thousands of dollars for charity and to honor Kim Matthew, their marketing director, who died of liver cancer several years ago. The tournament also raises college funds for the Matthew children. </div><br /><div><br />Says CEO Manickam, “We call September our Month of Giving. Everything we try to do really ties in with who we are.”</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-7024772189998492878?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-38822663476751357232007-12-13T07:36:00.000-08:002007-12-13T07:36:30.492-08:00<a href="http://www.moultrieobserver.com/local/local_story_346222519.html">Moultrie Observer - Mold contaminates Ellenton clinic</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-3882266347675135723?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-16874876208266821252007-12-13T07:35:00.000-08:002007-12-13T07:35:44.128-08:00<a href="http://www.westport-news.com/ci_7702222">Westport News - PSBC Chairman Questioned Reopening KHS Modulars</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-1687487620826682125?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-57053317685962348482007-12-08T08:17:00.000-08:002007-12-08T08:17:24.377-08:00<a href="http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071207/NEWS01/712070311">Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-5705331768596234848?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-422250770651142862007-12-07T10:14:00.000-08:002007-12-07T10:14:02.549-08:00<a href="http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2/comments/18796/">“Clerical Error” Led to KHS Students in Mold Classrooms - WestportNow.com - Westport, Connecticut</a><br />posted by SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-42225077065114286?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-12961463049402972382007-12-06T12:49:00.000-08:002007-12-06T12:51:44.699-08:00It can be very distressing and disturbing to restore your home after water damage.<br /><br />Fortunately, Natural disasters like this do not happen evey day in our Valley.The chances of our vallety being flooded from rising water are very remote. However, water damage from sprinkler systems, broken pipes, blocked drains, malfunctioning appliances are far more common in the areas we live in.<br /><br />Some water carries contaminants and should be considered hazardous, like sewage backups. In these types of situations contaminated porus materials should be removed and discarded. Non-porous surfaces can be cleaned and effectively decontaminated. A successful restoration project depends largely on timeliness and thoroughness of the initial emergency response. Excess humidity and moisture can lead to secondary damage of the building contents and to the structure, which may lead to mold and bacterial growth.<br /><br />Responding to emergency water damage 24 hours a day is crucial to minimizing the damage caused by broken pipes and and other water intrusions. It is important to extract as much clean or black water from affected areas as soon as possible to avoid other complications. The consequences of an incomplete restoration project, including potential health effects and structural damage, are far too great to leave water damage improperly fixed.<br /><br />A professional water damage restoration contractor will use modern diagnostic equipment, including penetrating and non-penetrating moisture meters and digital hydrometers combined with state-of-the-art infra-red thermal imaging cameras to track where water damage is throughout various levels of an affected structure. A qualified contractor must have the necessary capacity to the situation at hand, including a highly skilled and trained work force as well as the necessary drying and dehumidification equipment to complete the project in a timely manner.<br /><br />Water can easily penetrate into structural cavities and assemblies creating trapped pockets of moisture. Improper drying, undetected moisture and trapped water can cause discoloration, warping, de-lamination, musty odors and microbial growth.<br />A quick emergency response and advanced drying equipment, such as Injecti-dry hardwood floor drying system, can often prevent cupping, warping and heaving of your expensive hardwood floors. Elaborate wall finishes, murals and built in cabinets can frequently be saved by an experienced contractor.<br /><br />During an extreme cold snap, homes can lose their heating system operations because of a malfunctioning furnace, boiler or an electrical power outage. When this occurs it is not uncommon to see 10 to 20 broken pipes in a single residence. It is important to have large trailor-mounted construction heaters such as the Dry Air 0250central heating module available that can heat and thaw a home up to 8,000 square feet. Standing water from flooded crawl spaces can be effectively pumped out and dried using the same type of heating and drying equipment.<br /><br />Restoring a disaster-damaged home or business is a complex and challenging process. There isn't just one criterion for selecting a certified restoration firm to restore your home or business. Several combined factors must be considered.<br /><br />EDUCATION: Formal education in water damage restoration and advanced structural drying are a must. Certifications for properly trained and qualified firms and technicans are available through IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification). Health and safety training including employee medical evaluations and respitory fit tests are mandated by OSHA.<br /><br />INSURANCE: General liability, excess and polution coverage, incuding a microbial matter endorsement and workman's compensation coverage, are inportant for any restoration contractor entering your home.<br /><br />AVAILABILITY: Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year emergency response availability.<br /><br />REFERENCES: Check with friends, neighbors and other professionals to find a reputable restoration firm in your area.<br /><br />The National Institute of Disaster Restoration lists some of the Do's and Don't to observe in an emergency water damage situation:<br />1. Do not operate TV's, vaccums, or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.<br /><br />2. Do not use heat to dry closed building interiors; mold and expanded moisture damage may result.<br /><br />3. Do not leave wet fabrics in place, space them apart and dry as soon as possible.<br />Gary Gilman is the owner and president of SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning. Local experts-World Class Solutions<br />(800) 527-1253<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-1296146304940297238?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-81836818931586455942007-12-06T12:46:00.000-08:002007-12-06T12:46:08.431-08:00<a href="http://www.basementsystems.com/newsletters/february_2007.php#dry_ice">Dry Ice Blasting - February Home-Aid Newsletter</a><br />posted by SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-8183681893158645594?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-14902419215198294382007-12-06T12:41:00.000-08:002007-12-06T12:41:07.561-08:00<a href="http://www.icsmag.com/CDA/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000196672">SteamMaster Charity Golf gives $35,721 to local charities - Industry News - ICS: Cleaning Specialist</a><br />posted by SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-1490241921519829438?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-36468510230932564962007-12-06T08:01:00.000-08:002007-12-06T11:36:20.463-08:00<a href="http://www.canmoreleader.com/News/359781.html">Day care must move again Jan. 4</a><br />posted by SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-3646851023093256496?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-32483624601806765442007-12-05T09:25:00.000-08:002007-12-05T09:28:39.219-08:00<a href="http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1574&amp;dept_id=532216&amp;newsid=19081098&amp;PAG=461&amp;rfi=9">Houston Community Newspapers Online - Willis to spend more to rehab moldy PD station</a><br />posted by SteamMaster Restoration &amp; Cleaning<br />Eagle~Summit~Pitkin~Garfield<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-3248362460180676544?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12856471.post-1116112108471593612005-05-14T16:08:00.000-07:002005-05-14T16:08:28.473-07:00<a href="http://moldremediation.blogspot.com/">SteamMaster - Mold News and Updates</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12856471-111611210847159361?l=mitigation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Raj Manickamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190212752984958787noreply@blogger.com3