Water Damage Restoration – What to Do:
Turn off source of water if possible, but if you are unsure or it seems hazardous, please wait for a professional to assess the damage
Turn off electricity if safe to do so
Safely document all damage thru photos/video if possible
Try to contain the water within the affected area
Carefully remove as much standing water as possible through mopping or blot drying with a towel
Lift drapes off the floor by looping them through a coat hanger and hanging them on the curtain rod
Remove all area rugs from wet floors
Turn on the ventilation system to air out the affected area
Relocate all artwork and pictures to a safe, dry place
Open all closet doors, furniture drawers, and luggage to help dry them out
Remove wet fabrics and hang them up to dry right away
Water Damage Cleanup – What NOT to Do:
Do not turn off water if it is dangerous to do so
Do not use your vacuum cleaner to remove standing water
Do not place any newspaper on the floor
Do not enter any room with electrical or structural damage
Do not lift up any carpeting that is tacked down
Do not hesitate to call a water restoration professional
Do not try to clean up any sewage water yourself
Do not use any electrical appliances while standing on wet floors or carpets
Do not use heat to facilitate the drying process as this can encourage mold growth.
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