Tips for Responding to Water Damage in Your Home

2/12/2022 (Permalink)

If you experience water damage in your home, be sure to call the experts at SERVPRO of Vacaville/Dixon/Fairfield/Davis as soon as you notice any damage.  Our restoration specialists have the experience, expertise and equipment to restore your property properly. In the meantime, here are a few tips to keep in mind which may help minimize the damage done to your home.

What To Do After Flooding

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• During the summer, turn air conditioning on for maximum drying effect.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Hang leather goods and furs.

DON’T

• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don't use your television or other household appliances.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.
• Don't leave wet fabrics in place.
• Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.

The specialists at SERVPRO of Vacaville/Dixon/Fairfield/Davis are on call 24-hours a day to respond to your residential or commercial emergency. If you have any questions, give us a call today at (707) 724-8977.