Water Damage Do’s and Don’ts

DO’S

• Call  a professional. Damage from water and bacteria growth can begin within in hours.
• Remove as much water as possible through mopping or blotting 
• Remove oriential or area rugs from wall to wall carpeting
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery for even drying and place aluminum foil under furniture legs. 
• Remove valuable paintings and art objects to a safe dry area
• Open luggage and place in a dry area
  
• Open drawers, closet and cabinet doors to enhance drying.
  
• Turn off air conditioning or other HVAC systems.

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24/7, 365 @ 303-791-6000 or 303-688-8688.

DONT'S

• Do not enter a room with standing water until electricity has been turned off.
• Do not use your household vaccum to extract water.
• Do not lift tacked down carpet without professional help.
• Do not  use t.v. or other household appliancees while standing on wet surfaces.
• Do not leave books,newspapers, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet.
• Do notleave wet textiles in place, clean and dry as soon as possable.
  
• Do not remove books from shelves. Rather pack them tightly to prevent warping of pages until a restoration professional can begin specialized drying.
  
• Do not open doors or windows, because the moisture from outdoors can speed up mold growth.

Do not call anyone but ServiceMaster Clean Arapahoe/Douglas Counties

We have a fully trained staff on call 24/7, 365 @ 303-791-6000 or 303-688-8688.