Tuesday
May212013
What Should I Do If I Have a Water Damage at My Home?
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:36AM 
DO:
- Have a professional plumbing contractor eliminate the water source.
- Call a professional water damage restoration company immediately for help! Damage from water and bacteria growth can begin within just a few hours.
- Remove as much water as possible from floors by mopping or blotting with clean white towels.
- Turn off circuit breakers supplying electricity to wet areas if appropriate. Unplug and remove any small electrical devices located on wet carpet or other wet surfaces.
- Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings that are not attached. Do not remove wall-to-wall carpet.
- Hang draperies and pin up furniture skirts to prevent contact with wet carpet.
- Wipe furniture and prop up wet cushions for even drying.
- Place aluminum foil under legs of wood furniture (especially antiques).
- Remove small furniture items to prevent rust or stains and to expedite restoration.
- Remove books, shoes, paper goods, fabrics, potted plants and other items that may stain the carpet (be sure to check under the beds and in closets).
- Move photos, paintings, art and any high-value items to a safe, dry location.
- Open drawers and closet and cabinet doors to speed the drying process.
- Make plans for a restoration crew to move large furniture items onto dry carpet, linoleum, garage or storage area.
DON’T:
- Don’t use your home vacuum because electrical shock may result as well as damage to the vacuum.
- Don’t use TV’s or other appliances on wet carpet or floors.
- Don’t place newspaper in the traffic areas because the ink transfers easily.
- Don’t walk on wet carpet more than necessary in order to keep from spreading damage.
- Don’t activate the HVAC system if it has been directly contacted by the water or it may spread contamination.
- Don’t disturb visible mold.
Reader Comments (1)
It's really handy that you have contacts of the nearest water damage restoration company you have at your place. They know what to do in any instances and maybe they can save your things more than you.