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New London Water Damage Repair

6/4/2018 (Permalink)

New London Water Damage Restoration

When flooding strikes our local area, lives can be disrupted and homes may experience water damage.

Important warnings about water damage:

  • Do not go into rooms with standing water if the electricity is still on!
  • Do not use electrical appliances while on wet surfaces.
  • Do not use an ordinary vacuum to remove water.
  • Do not lift tacked down carpet without professional help.

Help minimize additional water damage and costs by following these steps:

After experiencing water damage:

  • Use fans to circulate the air and assist drying,
  • Use dehumidifiers if available,
  • Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting,
  • Wipe furniture dry,
  • Lift draperies off carpet, loop through a coat hanger, and place the hanger on the drapery rod,
  • Prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying and place small wood blocks under furniture legs,
  • Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings,
  • Open furniture drawers, closet doors and luggage to enhance drying,
  • Move photos, paintings and art objects to a safe, dry location,
  • Remove wet fabrics and dry them as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature,
  • Do not remove damp books from shelves. Leave tight to prevent pages from rippling,
  • Control interior temperatures with heat or air conditioning. Keep interior temperatures between 70º and 80º.

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