What to do until SERVPRO of Decatur arrives

6/3/2019 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Decatur and let us help!

We understand how difficult it is to deal with a major water damage to your home or business. When it first happens, it is hard to know what steps to take next. After calling SERVPRO of Decatur, here are a few things you can do to help minimize the damage to your home and its contents.

Remember, though, to always keep safety first! Please do not attempt these steps if the situation is potentially dangerous.

What to DO

• Remove excess water by mopping
• Dry out areas using fans, if there are no electrical issues ONLY
• Wipe excess water from furniture
• Remove wet upholstery and pillows
• Place aluminum foil, Styrofoam plates, or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet floors
• Remove colored rugs from wet floors
• Remove sentimental decorations and art to a dry room

What NOT to do

• Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet floors
• Don't use your vacuum to remove water
• Don't use any of the appliances
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet
• Don’t enter rooms where the ceiling is sagging