Water Damage Tips

4/13/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Western Essex County is your number one stop for water damage restoration for your residential home.

If you are currently experiencing water damage in your home here are a few first aid restoration tips.

• After assuring that it is safe, make sure to turn off power outlets and electric appliances in or near flooded areas. Any other electric devices should not be handled while standing in water
• Remove wet rugs or anything off the floor
• Mop up as much water as possible
• Move any valuable items such as paintings and family pictures to a dry area
• Remove all furniture from wet areas
• Prop up wet pillows and furniture cushions for even drying
• Open drawers and closet doors to decrease drying time
• Wipe down all furniture to get rid of excess moisture

Source: www.waterdamagerecovery.net