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Commercial Water Restoration Services: Immediate Actions
When water is damaging your home, there are some steps you can do to prevent further damage.
- Before entering the affected area, turn off the power at the fuse box or circuit breaker. Do not stand or walk through water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker.
- Locate the source of the water and shut it off if possible. Use caution when walking on the wet floors.
- Remove water from less damaged areas by mopping and blotting.
- Wipe furniture dry.
- Raise furniture out of standing water by placing it on blocks. Do not place anything with dye or color against damp surfaces as the colors may bleed and cause further damage.
- Lift any window treatments off carpet, loop through a non-metal coat hanger, and place hanger on the drapery rod.
- Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings.
- Open furniture drawers, closet doors and luggage to enhance drying.
- Move photos, paintings and art objects to a safe, dry location.
- Remove wet fabrics and dry them as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
- Remove damp books from shelves and spread out to dry.
- If damage occurs during a cool season, leave heat on. Do NOT turn the heat up to high as it can accelerate damage. Try to maintain an even temperature of 72°F/ 20°C; if in summer, use an air conditioner if available.
- Do not lift tacked carpet without professional help. Lifting the carpet incorrectly could promote shrinkage and permanently damage the carpet.
- Do not use an ordinary household vacuum to remove water. Never use electrical appliances while standing on wet carpet or wet floors.
- Ordinary household type dehumidifiers will not properly dry your building or home. Professional dryers are specially equipped to operate in all temperatures and under flood conditions.
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