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What to Do Until Help Arrives?

2/14/2020 (Permalink)

Water Damage? SERVPRO of Woodland Hills can help 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

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