Must Do List For a Flooded House
Post date: May 12th, 2009 |
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Water damage happens a lot of different ways.Ways such as your sink overflowing, you toilet, your dishwasher or washing machine can all overflow.You never think it will happen, but when it does, there are some immediate steps to take to stop further damage.Of course you will want to call a water damage service company, but prior to them getting there, do these critical steps. This is coming from years of experience as a water damage San Diego company.
First, you want to prevent the possiblity of any electrocution.You have to immediately shut off all the power to the flooded rooms.The water restoration company should know how to walk you through doing that.
Second, you will want to stop any more water.You can do this by cutting off the source of water that caused the flooding.
Third, you have to protect your furnishings from any more damage.Leaving any furnishings in water will turn something that can easily repaired into a costly item that needs to be replaced.Remove them from the wet area as quick as possible.
Those are the steps you want to do as soon as possible before you call any water damage company.But once those things are done and you have called a water damage restoration company, here are some more things you need to do.
You will want to start soaking up as much water as possible with a mop or a large towel to soak up as much of the water as possible. Remember, the longer any wall or furniture or flooring is exposed to water, the greater the damage can be including mold damage.
Next, you must wipe off all the moisture on your furniture.Once again what you are trying to do is reduce as much damage as you can
Also you will want to remove any wet area rugs, or anything else on the floor that is in the effected area.
Finally any closet doors or dresser drawers or whatever else that can be opened to allow air to circulate you want to open.
Doing these things will allow you to minimize as much damage as possible prior to calling the water damage repair company.This will reduce the costs and save you money in the long run.
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