Some Do's and Don'ts When Water Damage Happens

2/12/2021 (Permalink)

Do you know what to do when water damage happens in your home? Do you know what to do and not to do?

 Water damage can happen to anyone’s home resulting in property damage. Here are some things to do and don’ts if you have a water loss. With the right tools and pieces of equipment, our professionals at SERVPRO of Conway & Faulkner Counties can safely dry out your home or business. Here are some things to always keep in mind.

• Do shut off the source of water and turn off the electricity.
• Do try and move furniture if it is safe to do so, to ensure that more damage does not happen to the furniture. If it is not safe to move the furniture than place Reynolds wrap or plastic bowls under the feet of the furniture until help arrives.
• Do not enter a room with standing water, there could be a potential for electrical shock.
• Do not lay wet rugs on furniture upholstery because the fabrics have the potential to bleed between each other. 
• Do not use your household vacuum to try and suck up any water.

These tips can help to minimize damage, and you will be better prepared for help to arrive. Remember to stay safe and get the water damage cleaned up professionally to minimize the chance of mold growth. Our Team at SERVPRO of Conway & Faulkner Counties is ready to assist at a with any of your water mitigation emergencies. Give our team a call at 501-328-3301.