Jane Gandee Principal ServiceMaster of Alexandria VA Ft Washington MD

							Jane Gandee, Principal                                                  NEWSLETTER                                          Volume 6 Issue 3
ServiceMaster of Alexandria, VA, Ft. Washington,
MD & Washington DC has an unparalleled reputation
in the cleaning and restoration industry for service,
quality and customer satisfaction. Based in Alexandria,
we are the largest ServiceMaster Disaster Restoration
                                                                           VACATION CHECKLIST
provider in the greater Washington area and one of the
largest ServiceMaster franchises in the country. Family                                  Christopher Coffin
owned and operated since 1985, we specialize in fire,                                 Director of Training & Safety
smoke and water damage restoration and mold
remediation. In addition to emergency services we
provide residential and commercial carpet cleaning,
trauma & crime scene cleanup, air duct cleaning,
                                                          Summertime is here again, and with it       Arrange to have a friend or neighbor
crawlspace improvement and biohazard/pet filth            comes the annual vacation season. It        walk through the house daily, and
cleaning.                                                 seems that during this time of year,        make sure that they have the
CHRISTOPHER COFFIN                                        everyone leaves home for a week or          following:
                                                          two for ocean breezes or cool mountain
                    Chris Coffin joined                   air.                                           Your hotel phone number and room.
                    ServiceMaster in
                    2003 with a
                                                                                                         Cell phones may not work where
                    comprehensive                         We at ServiceMaster of Alexandria know         you are going
                    background in                         how important it is to secure your home        The location of your water shut off
                    construction and                      before leaving, and have a few pre-            valve if you must leave the water on
                    project management.                   vacation tips to insure that you don’t         while you are away.
                    Since joining
                                                          come home to a disaster.
                    ServiceMaster, he                                                                    Your security system password in
                    has worked diligently
to master all aspects of the company                        Turn off your main water valve while         the event that the monitoring
and was promoted to Director of                             you are away                                 company needs to call them
Training and Safety in March of 2004.
                                                            Set your thermostat 10 degrees               The contact information for
His extensive training includes:
                                                            higher to save money on utilities            ServiceMaster of Alexandria, Ft.
  ♦ WRT: Water Restoration
                                                                                                         Washington, and DC posted near the
     Technician                                             Check your sump pump and consider            phone. (703) 212-7000
  ♦ ASD: Applied Structural Drying                          installing a battery backup
  ♦ NADCA: Air Systems Cleaning
     Specialist
                                                            Clean debris off of exterior drains       You will get the most enjoyment out of
  ♦ Certified Lead Abatement                                Make sure that all windows are            your vacation knowing that you have
     Supervisor                                             closed                                    prepared your home before leaving.
  ♦ HAZWOPER 40 Certified                                   If you vacation during the winter,
  ♦ CMR: Certified Mold Remediator                          drain the water lines in your home by     Relax, have fun, and know that if the
  ♦ Certified in Clean Space                                turning on the sink or shower on the      unthinkable does happen,...
     Encapsulation systems course by
     Basement Systems
                                                            lowest level of the house to prevent
  ♦ ServiceMaster Academy of Service                        freezing and pour antifreeze into the
  ♦ MRT: Mold Remediation                                   toilet traps                                        ...we are only a phone call away.
     Technician                                             Put some lights on a timer so that it
If you would like to contact Chris with                     appears that someone is home
questions or for further information on
ServiceMaster’s many services, please                       Leave one car parked in the driveway
contact him :                                               Have your mail and newspapers held
chr is@ser vicem aster- dc.com
                                                            or picked up daily
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                                                            Leave the front porch light on
Please let us know if there is
specific information or topics that                         If you have a security system that is
you would like to see included in                           monitored, give the company the
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                                About our Employees…
                                     Juan Aumada has been with the
                                 ServiceMaster family since 1996 and joined
                                 ServiceMaster of Alexandria in 2003. As the                                  When Our Van is Outside,
                                 Senior Customer Service Manager, he
                                 manages the Water Damage Department with
                                 care and precision. He has many years of                                           It’s “Clean” Inside
                                 experience with managing water loss
                                 mitigation and remediation and puts that
                                 knowledge to practical use keeping all
                                 concerned parties abreast of the progress.
Juan has obtained his WRT (Water Restoration Technician) certification from                                        703-212-7000
the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration and has undergone         Also Providing:
extensive ServiceMaster training in Mold Remediation, Xactimate, and Claims     Cleaning-
processing. He has also successfully completed the Dale Carnegie Sales                                             Specialty Services-
                                                                                   Carpet Cleaning                    Mold Remediation
Advantage Certification.
                                                                                   Upholstery Cleaning                Crawlspace Improvement
   A father of five (5) active boys ages from 6 months to 15 years, he knows
how to maintain his composure in stressful situations and quickly restore his   Emergency Services-                   HVAC/Air Duct Cleaning
customer’s peace of mind.                                                          Fire & Smoke Remediation           Biohazard & Vandalism Cleaning
   Juan can be reached at 703-212-7000 x 11 or by email at:                        Water Extraction & Mitigation
                                        Juan@servicemaster-dc.com




  7551 Fordson Road
  A l e x a n dr i a , V A 2 2 3 0 6

  Phone: 7 0 3 / 2 1 2 - 7 0 0 0
  Fax:   703/836-0818




The clean you expect
                  The service you deserve


Upholstery Care Tips

      To help protect from fading avoid placing
      furniture in direct sunlight.
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                                                                                                         2500 Off
      Rotate and reverse cushions and pillows                                               Your Next Carpet or
      every one to two weeks to balance wear                                                Upholstery Cleaning
      Vacuum your furniture every two to three                                                  Call 703-212-7000
      weeks to help extend its life.                                                           to schedule an appointment.
      Blot spills. Do NOT rub the area! Work from
      outside to inside to minimize spreading.
      Test any cleaning methods for colorfastness
      on an inconspicuous area.
      To maximize the life of your furniture                                        Promotion Code: SMN0707 • Disclaimer: All services provided by
      investment have your furniture cleaned                                      ServiceMaster of Alexandria, VA, Ft. Washington, MD & Washington, DC.
      professionally every two years or every                                     Some restrictions apply. Areas over 300 sq feet are considered two or
                                                                                 more rooms. Minimum Order $175.00.
      year if used heavily.