Water Damage?

Prevent further damage…

Call Restore It first!

DO…

·   Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.

·   Wipe water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.

·   Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying (check for possible bleeding)

·   Place aluminum foil, china saucers or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.

·   Turn on air conditioning for maximum drying in summer; open windows to speed drying in winter.

·   Open drawers and cabinet doors for complete drying (do not force, however).

·   Remove valuable oil paintings and art objects to a safe place.

·   Blot wet carpeting with clean white towels.

·   Open suitcases and luggage to dry, in sunlight if possible.

·   Punch small holes in sagging ceilings to relieve trapped water (don’t forget to place pans beneath!)

DO NOT…

·   Leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible.  Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.

·   Leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors.

·   Use your household vacuum to remove water.

·   Use TVs or other appliances while standing on wet carpet 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.