What to Do Until Help Arrives?

2/14/2020 (Permalink)

Have a Water Damage Emergency? Call SERVPRO of Woodland Hills at 818-882-4556. We are open 24/7!

Water may be essential to human life, but it can spell death for a home. Water damage can cause all sorts of a headache for homeowners, both immediately after the damage occurs and in the long run. From floods to leaky faucets, water damage is a serious pain and can cause significant safety issues.

Here are some helpful tips you can follow while waiting for SERVPRO of Woodland Hills to arrive:

• Shut off the source of water if possible or contact a qualified party to stop the water source
• Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the home, when access to the power distribution panel is safe from electrical shock
• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removing lamps and tabletop items
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs & wet carpeting
• Remove any paintings, art objects, computers, documents, and other materials that are valuable or sensitive to moisture to a safe & dry place
• Use wooden clothespins to keep furniture skirting off damp floors
• Hang draperies with coated hangers to avoid contact with wet carpeting or floors
• Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature