Water Damage Do's & Dont's

UltraClean employs highly trained, certified technicians and managers to assure thoroughness in remediating damage to homes and businesses affected by water, sewer, fire or smoke.  Below are helpful water damage tips.

Do:

• Stop the source of the water as soon as possible
• If safe to do so, turn off circuit breakers supplying electricity to all wet areas
• Unplug and remove all small electrical appliances, lamps, etc..
• Remove all table top and small items that are wet or in the way of restoration efforts
• In summer turn on the AC. In winter, heat the area to 74°-76°.
• Remove as much excess water as possible by wiping and "blotting" using clean white towels
• Remove or prop up cushions, furniture skirts and drapes to prevent water marks
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting to avoid carpet stains
• Remove Orientals, area rugs, and other colored rugs from wall-to-wall carpeting
• Remove valuable paintings and art objects to a safe place
• Open drawers and cabinet drawers for faster drying

Don't:

• Use any type of home vacuum, even shop vacs since electrical shock may occur
• Use electrical appliances while standing on wet carpet or floors, particularly on wet concrete floors
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. Keep out of rooms where ceilings appear wet
• Leave books, magazines, shoes, potted plants, etc. on wet carpets or floors
• Place newspaper in the traffic areas, since the ink transfers easily
• Walk on wet carpet any more than necessary
• Turn on heating and AC system if it was flooded, or might serve to spread contamination
• Increase or decrease temperature unless told to do so by our representative
• In sewage losses, specifically do not handle contaminated items
• Turn on fans to circulate air or use any vacuum equipment
• Stay in the property if you have respiratory problems, are under 2 or over age 60 or pregnant, have a weak immune system