Home Emergency Tips for a Water Loss

9/21/2018 (Permalink)

No one plans on having a water emergency, but when you do, here on some helpful tips.

Do:

-Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and table top items.

-Remove and prop wet upholstery and pillow cushions for even drying.

-Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.

-Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in the summer.

-Remove Oriental rugs or other colored rugs from wall-to-wall carpeting.

DO NOT:

-Use your household vacuum to remove water.

-Use TVs or other household appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.

-Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

When you have a water emergency, call SERVPRO of North Knoxville. We are 24 hour emergency responders.