What to Do if You Ever Have Water
Damage
* Use fans to circulate the air
and assist drying.
* Remove as much water as
possible by mopping and blotting. If there is also fire be careful
not to run soot into fabrics. * Wipe furniture dry.
* If the outside temperature is
above 60 degrees, you can use dehumidifiers.
* Lift draperies off carpet, loop
through a plastic or wood coat hanger, and place the hanger on the
drapery rod.
* Prop up wet furniture cushions
for even drying and place small wood blocks or aluminum foil under
furniture legs.
* Remove wet area rugs or
other floor coverings.
* Open drawers and doors to
enhance drying.
* Move photos, paintings, and art
objects to a safe, dry location.
* Remove wet fabrics and dry them
as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately
at room temperature.
* Remove damp books from shelves
and spread out to dry.
* If you are dealing with water
damage alone and your furnace or air conditioner is safe to use you
can use them to facilitate drying. If the damage occurs during a
cool season, leave the heat on. Do not use excessive heating to
speed drying. During the summer you can run your air conditioner to
remove moisture.
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