Water Damage
Restoration Tips
As water enters your home, it can cause damage to your furniture, valuables, and property. The damage from water can get much worse if you wait but you can minimize the damage by acting quickly. One of the first things you need to do is to contact a professional water damage restoration company. While Service Team of Professionals is on their way, you can try the following tips to minimize water damage in your homes.
Disconnect the Power
One of the first things you need to do after water damage is to disconnect all appliances from power. Appliances like dish washers, washing machines, refrigerators, and irons need to be disconnected. In fact, it is best to turn off the main electricity supply which is coming to your home. This will minimize the risk of shorted wires and electrical shock.
Remove Dry Objects
To minimize the damage to your furniture and valuables, you need to remove all dry objects and move to a place in your house which is not affected by water. This includes moving your furniture and carpets to a dry area. When wooden furniture gets in contact with water, it can leave permanent marks on the furniture. In case of metal furniture, rust can form and cause serious damage to both the furniture and the floor it is sitting on.
Wipe Out Excess Water
In case of flooding, a huge volume of water can gather in the house. Before professional help arrives, it is a good idea to drain excess water if at all possible. You can easily do it using buckets, wet/dry vac or a floor squeegee in case you are on a hard surface floor such as tile, concrete or hardwood flooring. However, if there is flooding in your basement, you might not be able to effectively get the water out. In that case, you will have to wait for professional assistance.
Removing water from the structure is essential because it prevents the growth of mold. You can try and remove as much water as possible even before professional help arrives.
Turn on the HVAC System
In case of water damage during summer months, you can also try turning on your HVAC System. You should only do this if it is safe to do so and there is no risk of electrical shock. This will help move air through your home and possibly help maximize drying. The air which comes from the air conditioner can help remove excess moisture from the air in the house.
The Best Water Damage Restoration Company in Spokane!
In case of water damage in your home, while you follow the above mentioned tips, it is best to seek professional assistance. No matter how hard you try, you cannot completely restore your home without professional services. So before the problem intensifies, immediately contact Service Team of Professionals (Stop Restoration). We offer emergency service 24/7. Our professional staff will help you get your home back to normal as soon as possible. We offer services in all of Spokane County including Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Cheney, Airway Heights, Mead, and Deer Park. To know more about our services or schedule an appointment, call now at 509-818-7744.
