Water Damage & Water Extraction Do’s & Don’ts

Don’t – Leave books or other paper materials such as newspapers or cardboard boxes on water damaged areas.

 

Do – Identify the source of the incoming water and stop it. If you can’t stop it on your own call a water extraction and removal professional as soon as possible.

 

Don’t – Leave any electronic items such as televisions or computers in water-damaged areas; move them to a dryer location as soon as water damage occurs.

 

Do – Keep the temperature under 68 degrees, if you turn the heat up past 68 degrees it will encourage mildew growth.

 

Don’t – Use an electric heater or dryer to extract water from carpets. They will dry the surface of the carpet but the padding will still be wet.

 

Do – Dry standing water on top of hard surfaces such as wood floors with towels or a shop vacuum.

 

Don’t – Don't attempt to remove carpet or padding. A water damage professional should be consulted to decide the best course of action.

 

Do – Call the professionals at The Water Damage Team at the first sign of an water damage emergency at 800-533-0626. The Water Damage Team has local specialists across the nation who can dispatched a team to your location in 30 minutes or less. Call 24/7 365 days a year to get professional help and avoid further damage.