WATER DAMAGE TIPS:
Water damage
arises from fire damage, broken pipes,
blocked drains, malfunctioning appliances,
storms and other causes. The appropriate
treatment depends on the nature of the
damage. Some water carries contaminates and
should be considered hazardous (see sewage &
flood damage below). Whatever the origin,
the prospects for restoration depend largely
on the speed with which your building and
personal property can be dried. Even clean
water can generate mildew and other
bacterial growth if neglected.
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Ventilate wet areas.
Turn on air conditioning for accelerated
drying in summer; in winter alternate cycles
of opened windows and heating. |
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Operate TV's, Vacuums
or other appliances while standing on wet
carpet or floors, especially not on wet
concrete floors; serious injury may result |
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Remove standing water
from flat surfaces by sponging and
blotting. |
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Use heat to dry closed
building interiors; mildew and expanded
moisture damage may result. |
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Take
up saturated rugs and carpets when hardwood
floors are at risk. |
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Leave wet fabrics in
place; space them apart and dry as soon as
possible. |
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Stay out of rooms
where ceilings are sagging from retained
water. |
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Transport computers to
a dry environment, remove their cases and
blow dry with low- pressure air. |
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Remove lamps,
telephones and decorative items from wet
furniture tops. |
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Open drawers and
cabinet doors for interior drying, but do
not force open stuck drawers or doors. |
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Freeze valuable books
and documents to retard mildew growth until
drying can be performed. |
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Place aluminum foil
squares or wood blocks under furniture legs
to avoid stains. |
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