Water Damage Tips While Waiting For Help to Arrive in Freeport?

6/13/2022 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24-hours a day in Okaloosa County.

Our local Destin, Seaside, and Freeport team has restored water damage of all types in Freeport over the years. Here are some tips from our website for things you should and should not do while waiting for help to arrive:

What To Do After Flooding

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

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place
• Hang furs and leather goods
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water
• Don't use television or other household appliances
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging

Call Us!

Our Destin, Seaside, and Freeport team is Here to Help ® when your Freeport home or commercial business has a water damage emergency. Call us today at 850-267-0746.

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