To Minimize Damage:
* Seek reputable and professional cleaning services right away.
* Remove everything you can especially metal items, out of the water as soon as possible.
* Take photos and make notes on noticeable damage.
Safety First!
* Do not use your household vacuum to remove water
* Do not use TVs or other household appliances while standing on wet
carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
* Do not enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.
If It Came From The Sewer
* Treat all wet areas as if they could contaminate
* Turn off the HVAC system if it is safe to enter the area of your
thermostat
If It Is Not From The Sewer And There Are No Electrical Hazards
* Remove cardboard boxes – lettering dyes transfer to the carpet
* Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet
carpeting.
* Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
* Remove Oriental rugs from wet flooring.
* Remove valuable paintings, photos and art objects to a safe, dry
place.
* Open and place luggage in sunlight to dry if possible.
* Remove wet fabrics and dry as soon as possible.
* Remove books, magazines or other coloured items on wet carpets or
floors.
* Do not use your household vacuum to remove water.
* Do not use TVs or other household appliances while standing on wet
carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
* Do not enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.
equipped.