Water Damage - Home Emergency Tips

5/30/2017 (Permalink)

Water damage happens when you least expect it, be prepared with this knowledge!

DO: 

• Remove as much excess water as  possible by mopping and blotting
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of laps and table top items
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and pillow cushions for even drying
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer

• Oriental rugs or other colored rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpeting.
• Remove valuable paintings and art  objects to a safe, dry place.
• Open and place luggage, in sunlight to dry, if possible.
• Gather loose items, toys, etc. from floors.

DON'T:

• Leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature
• Leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors
• Use your household vacuum to remove water
• Use TV or other electric appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.