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What do you do if you have water damage?

9/22/2017 (Permalink)

If you have water damage, such as an overflowing toilet, sink or burst pipe, please call SERVPRO of Dane County West to helpr. #608-497-3331

If you have water damage, please call SERVPRO of Dane County West first! These Emergency Tips will assist you in taking the proper action until your SERVPRO Professional arrives. 

Please follow these DOs and DON'Ts to help reduce damage and increase the chances of a successful restoration. 

If you have water damage DO:

  • Do shut off the source of water if possible or contact a qualified party to stop the water source.
  • Do turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the building, when access to the power distribution panel is safe from electrical shock.
  • Do remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
  • Do wipe excess water from wood furniture after removing lamps and tabletop items. 
  • Do remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
  • Do place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
  • Do remove to safe, dry place any paintings, art objects, computers, documents and other materials that are valuable or sensitive to moisture.
  • Do use wooden clothespins to keep furniture skirting off damp floors.
  • Do hang draperies with coated hangers to avoid contact with wet carpeting on floors.
  • Do hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
  • Do avoid all contact with sewage items contaminated by sewage.
  • Do wash your hands thoroughly after contact with contaminated items.

If you have water damage DON'T:

  • Don't enter rooms with standing water where electrical shock hazards may exist.
  • Don't enter affected areas if electrical outlets, switches, circuit breakers or electrical equipment are exposed to water.  Always avoid electrical shock hazards.
  • Don't leave books, newspapers, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors to cause staining.
  • Don't leave Oriental rugs or other colored rugs on wet carpets to cause staining.
  • Don't use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water, possibly causing electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner.
  • Don't use TVs or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
  • Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water. 
  • Don't spread contaminated water by walking unnecessarily on damaged or wet areas.
  • Don't turn on the HVAC system if there is a possibility of spreading contaminated air.
  • Don't use household fans to dry the structure and spread contaminants. 
  • Don't use products for personal hygiene and cleanliness if exposed to the contaminated areas. 

When fire and water damage take control of your life, we help you take it back.

SERVPRO of Dane County West 

 #608-497-3331

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