Water Damage Do's And Don'ts

1/21/2021 (Permalink)

When water damage strikes your Holliston, MA residential or commercial property immediate action is crucial. That is why the Disaster Remediation Teams of SERVPRO of Natick/Milford are on call 24 hours a day, every day of the week, including holidays! Our certified technicians have access to state-of-the-art water extraction and drying equipment to dry your property quickly and completely. 

After making the call there are some steps that you can take to help accelerate the process as well as those to avoid to stay out of harm's way.

What To Do After Flooding

1. Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
2. Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
3. Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
4. Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
5. Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
6. Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
7. Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
8. Gather loose items from floors.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

1. Do not leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
2. Do not leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
3. Do not use your household vacuum to remove water.
4. Do not use television or other household appliances.
5. Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

If your residential or commercial property suffers water damage, the first step, if it is safe to do so, is to turn off the Water Main. Then call the water remediation experts of SERVPRO of Natick/Milford to remediate the water damage. and to determine the cause of the burst pipe at (774) 290-4300. We will make it, "Like it never even happened."