Steps You Can Take Before SERVPRO Arrives

11/3/2017 (Permalink)

Water mitigation performed after the flood on the bathroom floor. Affected porous materials must be removed as flood water is extremely contaminated.

Flood waters are not clean water; therefore, most porous building materials must be removed and replaced with new materials.

Steps You Can Take Before The Professional from SERVPRO Arrives:

• If at all possible, stop the water at its source.
• Remove loose items from floors.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture to avoid any damage.
• Remove colored rugs and other items that may stain floor coverings.
• Take out wet upholstery and cushions.
• Pin up any draperies or furniture skirts to keep them as dry as possible and to prevent staining.
• Position plastic blocks or aluminum foil between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on and open windows for maximum drying in summer.
• Move art and other decors to a dry place.

Most importantly, make sure that you and your family are safe and out of harm's way. If any of these tasks put you or your family in harm, don't do it! While these may alleviate some of the damage, it is always better to let the professionals handle it.