Water
Water is an essential part of our daily lives and the benefits are numerous, however when water incidents such as washing machine malfunctions, flooding, ice damning, burst pipes or water heater leaking occurs, damage to property and personal belongings can be catastrophic.
Do…
Remove as much water as possible.
Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
Place aluminum foil or furniture blocks under the furniture.
Open drawers and cabinets to begin drying process.
Remove oil paintings, art objects, and other valuables to a safe place.
Blot wet carpeting with white towels.
Punch small holes in the sagging ceilings to relieve trapped water, place a bucket underneath the holes.
Do Not…
Leave wet fabrics in place; dry them as soon as possible.
Leave books, magazines or other colored items on the wet carpets or floors.
Use your household vacuum to remove the water.
Use TV or other electrical appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on concrete floors.
Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retaining water.
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