Until Help Arrives From Your Water Damage Professional….
There are many steps you can take as a responsible homeowner when flooding occurs in your home, whether from an overflowing toilet or a failed sump pump.
First of all, keep it safe. Do not do anything that can cause physical harm to yourself or your family, which can mean working in areas with electricity that have water damage issues.
Pick things up. When water intrudes, picking up smaller items and placing them out of harm’s way is important.
For objects you value, normally smaller items, and can get to without danger to yourself, start wiping them off and getting them dry. Although your water damage professional will handle the final cleaning and restoring of valuable objects, you can do much to help the process.
Some materials are sensitive, and need special attention. These can include wood furniture, fabrics, upholstery, rugs, art and other valuable items. Remove these from flooded areas and wipe them off and allow them to dry. You might assist the drying and restoration process. Especially pick up and allow to hang in a safe place items such as valuable rugs.
Get It Off The Floor
As a general rule, get things up off the floor. These would be especially larger, more valuable items, such as sofas, chairs, tables, etc. Most water damage situations are just a few inches deep. Putting these items up could be possible and very helpful to preserve their value. But if not, don’t worry… your water damage professional at Accent American (who is no doubt now on the way) can handle it. He has special wood or foam blocks or other items to do the job to protect your furniture and larger items.
Our technicians are professionally trained and certified in water damage restoration and contents cleaning, and we are here to help. We know the best way to clean you items and remove any contamination. We also know how to work with your insurance company if needed.
But no matter what, don’t delay in doing what is best: Calling your water damage pro at Accent American!