Flood Doctor is the most trusted water damage repair and restoration company in the Washington DC Metro area. If you are looking for Water damage cleanup tips you have come to the right page! Keep reading below.
We get there fast, stop the damage, then, restore your home. We work directly for you, and we make sure local homeowners get the service they need when they need it.
WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP TIPS AND SAFETY DOS AND DON’TS:
- Shut off water source if possible
- Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting the saturated area
- Wipe furniture to remove excess water
- Place aluminum foil between legs and wet carpet
- Prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying
- Lift drapes off flooring, loop through a coat hanger and hang on curtain rod
- Remove wet area rugs
- Turn on air conditioner if damage occurs 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 dry immediately
- Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature
HOWEVER, MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT:
- 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
Emergency?
Send us a service request and one of our project managers will contact you within minutes. Our Rapid Response units are typically on site within an hour of initial contact.