Water Damage Tips For Your South Greenville County Home

8/7/2018 (Permalink)

Water Damage Tips For Your South Greenville County Home

Flooding and water emergencies do not always occur within normal business hours. However, SERVPRO of South Greenville County provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays. You can expect an immediate response time, day or night. Below are some tips on what to do until help arrives.

What You Can Do Until Help Arrives:

• First, ask yourself "is it safe to stay in my home?"
  Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet objects can be VERY heavy, use caution before attempting to remove or pick up items.

What To Do:

• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping or blotting.
• Remove table lamps and other tabletop items from wood furnishings and wipe away the excess water.
• Remove wet upholstery and cushions from the affected area and prop them up for drying.
• Use aluminum foil or wood blocks and place them between furniture legs and wet carpet.
• If damaged occurred during the summer, turn on the air conditioner for maximum drying.
• Remove any wet carpets or rugs.
• Remove art objects and valuables and place them in a dry safe place.
• Gather and remove loose items from the floor.

What Not To Do:

• Do not use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Do not use television or other household items if they have been in the affected area.
• Do not use ceiling fixtures or ceiling fans if they are wet.
• Keep out of rooms where the ceiling is sagging.
• Do not leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors.

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