Water Damage Tips

3/6/2018 (Permalink)

Here are some helpful tips from SERVPRO^® of Sumter:

Emergency Water Damage Tips

• Shut off the water source if possible.
•  Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture legs.
• Hang furs and leather goods separately at room temperature.
• Remove Oriental or other colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Do not use a regular vacuum to remove water.
• Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of areas where ceilings are sagging from retained water.
• Do not leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpeting.

 Water Damage Services

• Emergency Response: Reduce Loss Severity/Pretesting for Restorability.
• Contents Cleaning Specialists: On-Site or Move Out.
• Structural Restoration Services.
• Large Loss Completion with Trained Crew Leaders