How To Handle A Water Damage Emergency

Did you know that 22 out of 1,000 homes experience water damage each year. There are a few things you don't want to do and some of them are things homeowners didn't have a clue. 

Do not use a vacuum cleaner, do not try to use a household vacuum cleaner to clean up the water in your home. Household vacuums are not built for water clean up and will be ruined by doing this action. This can be an accident waiting to happen with water coming into the vacuum because the vacuums are not protected for water entries. 

When your dealing with water damage do not use household appliances, do not turn on the TV, radio, or computer while you are standing on the wet floor or carpet. if you do so you might be shocked or electrocute. 

The things you want to do when you are dealing with water damage is call a professional. An expert restoration specialist can treat the effect areas. Its critical to use an expert to rely on to treat the mold that could be in your home after the water damage. 

Turn the water off right away, its important to turn the water off and call a plumber for repairs. Use caution water can make the floor slippery and may cause more accidents.Remove the excess water mop as much water as possible. To speed up the drying process, in the cool weather open the windows, and in the hot weather turn the air on, but only if its safe to do so.

You should prop up your furniture for drying. Remove area rugs and pick up any books or magazines or any other items that might be on the wet floor or carpet. 

All of these thing you can do to help drying out your valuables and restoration experts can help you do that day of night.