Water
Damage Tips
- Remove as much excess water as possible
by mopping the area or using a wet/dry vacuum.
- Wipe as much
excess water from wood furniture as you can and remove
tabletop lamps and other items from
the furniture.
- Turn the air conditioning on for maximum
drying in the summer and open the windows in the winter
to release trapped
for an improved indoor air quality.
- Remove any artwork and paintings from
the walls if affected. *Remove any area rugs from the
floor and hang to dry outside
or inside.
- Remove wet upholstery cushions from the
frame and prop them up to dry immediately.
- Place plastic or aluminum foil under any
furniture legs that are not plastic to prevent discoloration
or bleeding.
*Punch tiny holes in a sagging ceiling to relieve trapped
water make sure to place something underneath the holes
beforehand to collect any trapped water.
- Make sure that electrical appliances are
turned off while standing on wet carpets, floors or especially
on wet concrete
floors to prevent possible electrocution.
- Report your
damage to your insurance company.
A
Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
Mold
Basics
Why is mold growing in my home?
Can mold cause health problems?
How do I get rid of mold?
Mold Cleanup
Who should do the cleanup?
Mold Cleanup Guidelines
What to Wear When Cleaning Moldy Areas
How Do I Know When the Remediation or Cleanup is Finished?
Moisture and Mold Prevention and Control Tips
Actions that will help to reduce humidity
Actions that will help prevent condensation
Testing or sampling for mold Hidden Mold
Cleanup and Biocides
Common mold locations:
Bathrooms, Bath Houses, Boats, Basements, Kitchens, Ducts,
Vents, Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Patios, Decks, Sidewalks,
Driveways, Rail Cars, Tanker Trucks, Silos, Manufacturing
Facilities, Processing Equipment, and any surface where
mold and mildew exist that is not harmed by brief contact
with water.
Cleaning Fire, Smoke
Damage and Smell after a Fire
A house fire is a tragedy no one should have to face,
but accidents happen. When they do, there are certain
things
to remember when cleaning fire, smoke damage and smell
after a fire. 911Restoration wants you to know what to
do after a house fire. 911Restoration compiled some fire
cleanup information on what to do after a house fire and
before we arrive:
After the firefighters leave,
quickly determine if you can do any fire & water
clean-up work yourself and always exercise caution.
Call your insurance agent immediately so the damage
can be documented and professionally repaired. Once the
damage has been assed by your insurance agent, you'll still
have a mess on your hands, but you can begin a moderate
fire & water clean-up and fire damage recovery prior
to our arrival.
Open windows and doors so fresh air can circulate through
the house and dissipate the smell of smoke. Use a room
deodorizer to mask the smell until it's gone.
Clothing, carpets and other furnishings will more than
likely require professional cleaning to eliminate the smoke
odor.
Use a regular dry sponge and pine-scented cleaner (do
not use household cleaners on these surfaces). Wipe the
ceiling first, since debris tends to drop downward. Then
work on the walls, moving from top to bottom using straight,
parallel strokes that overlap.
Try to remove all the soot. The more you get rid of,
the faster the smoke smell will dissipate. When the surface
of the sponge becomes sooty, simply skim it off with a
knife to give the sponge a new cleaning surface.
Now that you know what to do after
a fire, try not to worry, as professionals we are skilled
at eliminating
the smoky
odor that lingers after a fire. Our cleanup arsenal
includes ozone generators and special deodorizing
chemicals unavailable
to consumers and we will help you restore as much
of your home as we can. We specialize in post fire cleanup
work.
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