Helping Water Clean Better

Water is a great cleaner. But just like you,
sometimes it needs a little help…

H2O is an amazing liquid. It is useful for manufacturing, transportation, firefighting,energy production, cooking, agriculture, recreation and of course, drinking. Wateralso has some unique qualities that make it an excellent cleaner.
Water is a polar molecule, meaning it has both positively and negatively charged sides. Without going into too much chemistry here, this means that water can attract to and surround a great variety of substances. Think about everything that water can dissolve or dilute and you beginto understand why water is referred to as the “universal solvent.”

But water can’t dissolve everything. Dirt and grime usually adhere to skin, clothing, and other surfaces by combining with body oils, cooking fats, lubricating greases, and similar substances. Because these substances don’t mix with water, washing with water can’t remove them or the bonded soil. Sometimes it needs a little help. Here are some ways that we can help water clean better.

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Follow our helpful tips about what to do before our water damage restoration service arrives at your home. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your water and flood damage emergency needs. Call us at: 703-520-5060 

Helpful Tips from your Cleaning & Restoration Experts

What TO DO?

• Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting the saturated area
• Wipe down furniture to remove excess water
• Place aluminum foil between legs of your furniture and the wet carpet
• Prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying
• Lift drapes off flooring, loop through a coat hanger and hang
• Remove wet area rugs
• Turn on the air conditioner, if the damage occurred in summer
• Move valuable paintings, art objects and photos to a safe, dry place
• Remove damp books from shelves and lay them out to dry
• Open closet doors, furniture drawers and luggage to aid in drying
• Remove any wet fabrics and lay them out to dry, or dry in them in your dryer if possible
• Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature

What NOT TO DO

• Use your household vacuum to remove the excess water
• Use electrical appliances while standing on wet flooring or carpets
• Go into any room with standing water if the electricity is on
• Lift tacked down carpet without professional help as this could cause damage and shrinkage
• Go into any room where the ceiling is sagging
• Wait to call for professional help. The longer you wait the more damage will occur.

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