Floods &Water Damage
Here is what to do and not do if you have a Water Damage
|
|
Things to
DO
when you have a water
damage water damage or flood. |
|
|
|
|
Do remove as much excess water as
possible by mopping and blotting. Only use newspapers as a last
resort.
|
|
|
Wipe as much excess water from
wood furniture after removal of lamps and tables top
items. |
|
|
Place aluminum foil, saucers or
unstained wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting. Wood
stains may permanently stain carpet. |
|
|
Remove and
prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying. Check for possible
bleeding fabric. |
|
|
Open windows slightly to dry quickly in
the winter. Moisture must escape when drying. Turn on heater if
possible Set up fans if there is no standing water near that fan. |
|
|
Remove wool or other colored rugs
off wet wall to wall carpeting. |
|
|
Punch small holes in sagging ceilings
to relieve trapped water. Do not remove any loose paint off ceiling. |
|
|
Remove valuable e
paintings and objects to a safe place. Open drawers and cabinets
after water has been removed to expedite the drying process. |