Things to do for Water Damage until Help Arrives

6/10/2020 (Permalink)

Help minimize water damage to your home with these useful tips.

If your home or business in Salisbury has water damage, you can do some things before help arrives. First, make sure that the building or home is safe. SERVPRO of North Rowan County/Salisbury wants you to remember:

• Waterlogged materials are very heavy
• Wet surfaces are slippery
• Make sure that electrical power is off before you handle devices
• Make sure you are standing on dry area before you turn on electric power

SERVPRO of North Rowan County/Salisbury suggests that you:

• Remove excess water with mops and/or towels
• Wipe water from wood furniture or other items
• Remove wet cushions. Prop them upright to dry
• Roll and hang up rugs to dry
• Place foil or blocks between furniture and wet carpeting
• Turn on dehumidifiers or air-conditioning if it is safe
• Move colored items from wet carpeting
• Move valuables and artwork to a safe, dry place
• Move loose items from the floor or counters
• Start drying items ASAP
• Remember that mold starts growing within 24 hours
• Stay away from rooms that have sagging ceilings

Be sure to reach out to SERVPRO of North Rowan County/Salisbury to assist you in the drying of your damaged property properly and avoid any mold growth. Give us a call at 704-925-1019 and find out how we can help.