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.
