- Damage from water and bacteria
growth can begin within hours. Call for professional
help.
- Remove as much water as possible
by mopping and blotting.
- Remove wet area rugs or other
floor coverings.
- Lift draperies off the floor,
loop through a coat hanger and place the hanger on
the drapery rod.
- Wipe furniture, prop up wet
furniture cusions for even drying and place aluminum
foil under furniture legs.
- Move photos, paintings and art
objects to a safe, dry location.
- Do not remove books from shelves.
Rather, pack them tightly to prevent warping of
pages until a restoration professional can begin
this specialized drying.
- Open drawers, closet and cabinet
doors to enhance drying.
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- Do not enter a room with
standing water until electricity has been turned
off.
- Do not us a regular
household vacuum to remove water.
- Do not lift tacked-down
carpet without professional help.
- Do not use electrical
appliances while on wet carpet or flooring.
- Do not disturb visible
mold.
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