Emergency Water Damage Tips

7/17/2017 (Permalink)

Pictured here is one of our technicians, Anne, extracting water from a home in Abita Springs.

When your home or business has incurred water damage you can help mitigate your losses by following these tips:

• Shut off the water source if possible or contact professional to do so
• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture legs
• Hang furs and leather goods separately at room temperature
• Remove Oriental or other colored rugs from wet carpeting to prevent staining
• Do not use a regular vacuum to remove water
• Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of areas where ceilings are sagging from retained water
• Do not leave books, magazine or other colored items on wet carpeting.
• Call SERVPRO of Greater Covington and Mandeville at 985-871-5375