Emergency Tips for CLEAN Water Damage

1/9/2019 (Permalink)

DO:

• Shut off the source of water if possible or contact a qualified party to stop the water source
• Turn off circuit breaker for wet areas of the building, when access to the power distribution panel is safe from electrical shock
• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removing lamps and table top items
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying
• Place aluminum foil or wood clocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
• Remove to a safe, dry place any paintings, art objects, computers, documents, and other materials that are valuable or sensitive to moisture.
• Use wooden clothespins to keep furniture skirting off damp floor
• Hang draperies with coated hangers to avoid contact with wet carpeting or floors
• Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature

DON’T:

• Enter rooms with standing water where electrical shock hazards may exist
• Enter affected areas if electrical outlets, switches, circuit breakers or electrical equipment are exposed to water. ALWAYS avoid electrical shock hazards
• Leave books, newspapers, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors to cause staining
• Leave Oriental rugs or other colored rugs on wet wall-to-wall carpets to cause staining
• Use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water, possibly causing electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner
• Use TVs or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

Be sure to call SERVPRO of South Kenosha County if you have a water loss or water damage in your residential or commercial property. We want to respond ASAP and help prevent secondary damage.

(262) 332-7044