Water Damage Emergency Tips
What you can do until help arrives
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A Few Tips
If you have experienced water damage in your home or business, SERVPRO of Tyler has some advice for you while you wait for help to arrive:
- Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
- Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
- Remove and prop up wet upholstery and cushions.
- Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting to prevent further floor damage.
- Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
- Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting, or they will stain.
- Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
- Gather loose items from floors.
SERVPRO of Tyler is available 24/7 for all your water damage restoration and cleanup needs.
Have A Water Damage Emergency? Call (903) 561-0168
What To Do After Flooding
- Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
- Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
- Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
- Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
- Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
- Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
- Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
- Gather loose items from floors.
What NOT To Do After Flooding
- Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
- Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
- Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
- Don't use television or other household appliances.
- Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.