Water Damage Restoration Do’s And Don’ts
Topics: Water, Damage, Restoration, Do’S, And, Don’Ts
If you happen to live in a house that is close to a river or ocean, or is situated in a low-lying area, chances are you are one of those whose home gets flooded easily when heavy rain or storm comes. With your property and home materials get completely soaked in water, you want to start water damage restoration right away. Before starting out your restoration objective, you need to remember certain water damage restoration do’s and don’ts in order to contain the damages and in order to prevent exposing yourself to water damage clean up hazards.
The water damage restoration do’s:
1. Turn off electrical power source in your home before entering flooded area. Open doors and windows to allow fresh air inside your home. Open also closet doors and drawers to facilitate drying.
2. Sort through the water damaged materials with dry eyes. Since part of water damage restoration process is discarding items that can no longer be salvaged, the process can be emotionally fatiguing. Frustration comes in especially when you find out you have to discard items to which you have sentimental attachments.
3. Dispose all foods that have been saturated by water. Discard also broken glass wares, cups, plates and other kitchen tools that are no longer fit for use.
4. Remove rugs, carpets, mats, and other floor coverings right away. If floodwater was contaminated by sewage, you have to dispose those floor coverings including your carpet.
5. Put aluminum foil or small wood blocks under furniture legs to facilitate even drying of wet furniture.
6. Remove paintings and photos from walls and transfer to dry locations.
7. Gather wet fabrics and hang them to dry. If water that has entered your home was contaminated by sewage, wash fabric with disinfectant then hang to dry.
8. Use dehumidifiers and fans for faster drying of your house interior.
9. Always take steps to protect yourself from health risks of water damage such as infection by wearing protective gear while doing water damage restoration in your home. Don’t forget to wear, for instance, rubber gloves and boots when doing water damage cleanup.
The water damage restoration don’ts:
1. While undergoing water damage restoration, never run any electrical appliances such as televisions. The cable might be wet; you would risk electrocution if you plug them. Have an electrician check your vacuum first before using it. It is also advised that you use a generator or plug to an outside electrical source when using cleaning equipment such as your vacuum.
2. Never use a regular vacuum cleaner to dry your carpet. Use a wet vacuum cleaner to remove water and dirt from your carpet.
3. Never run any electrical appliances while standing on stagnant water or on a wet carpet. You’ll risk electrocution doing so.
4. Never attempt to dry your home using a heater or heat blower. Instead of facilitating water damage restoration, you’re risking mildew buildup and mold growth. If you think this is a good water damage restoration strategy, then you’re on the wrong side of the fence.
Samson Paulotti distributes information on homeowner concerns. Additional information available at www.therestorationresource.com
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