In case of water damage,
what to do,
and what not to do...

Water Damage Do's

•   Use humidifiers if the outside temperature is over 60 degrees.

•   If the weather is cool, leave the heat on. If weather is warm, use the air conditioner (on it’s “dehumidify” setting if possible).

•   Use fans to speed drying. You want to circulate the air.

•   Mop and blot to remove excess water.

•   Dry furniture with an absorbent cloth.

•   Get draperies up, away from the moisture. Look them through a coat hanger and hang them, doubled up, from the drapery rod.

•   For drying (and even drying) let air circulate around all sides of wet furniture cushions. Prop them up or remove them to a dry area.

•   Put furniture on small blocks of wood or aluminum foil, to keep water from traveling up and into the legs.

•   Take wet area rugs and other we floor coverings out to dry. For permanently installed coverings (such as wall-to-wall carpet or vinyl flooring that water may have seeped under), you first may want to consult a professional (see “Don’ts,” below).

•   Open or remove anything enclosed that may be wet or be restricting the flow of air. Such as closet doors, furniture drawers, and luggage.

•   Get paintings, photos, and art objects to a location that’s safe and dry.

•   Remove wet fabrics. Dry them as soon as you can. Furs and leather goods should be hung to dry. Keep them separate and at room temperature.

•   Damp books should be taken from shelves. Spread them out to dry. In case of valuable books, consult a specialty drying professional.

•   Call Local Restoration for professional service at
1-800-222-6815

Water Damage Don'ts

•   Don’t remove water with an ordinary household vacuum. It can be dangerous, ineffective and damages the vacuum.

•   While standing on wet carpet or floors, don’t use electrical appliances

•   If electricity is still on, don’t enter rooms where there is standing water. It could carry a shock.

•   Get professional help if you need to lift tacked-down wall-to-wall carpet. If done incorrectly, the carpet may shrink.

•   Don’t delay in calling us at 1-800-222-6815. The sooner the better, because damage from water and bacteria can begin within hours. Local Restoration has the professional help you need, and our services will take a big soggy load off your mind.