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HERE ARE SOME EMERGENCY TIPS TO HELP YOU OUT IN CASE OF WATER DAMAGE:
WHAT TO DO
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Damage from water and bacteria growth can begin within hours. Call for professional help.
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Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting.
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Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings not permanently attached. Do not attempt to start removing your wall-to-wall carpet.
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Lift draperies off the floor, loop through a plastic coat hanger and place the hanger on the drapery rod.
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Wipe furniture, prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying and place aluminum foil under furniture legs.
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Move photos, paintings and art objects to a safe, dry location.
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Do not remove books from shelves. Instead, pack them tightly to prevent warping of pages until a restoration professional can begin this specialized drying.
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Open drawers, closets and cabinet doors to enhance drying.
WHAT NOT TO DO
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Do not enter a room with standing water until electricity has been turned off.
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Do not use a regular household vacuum to remove water.
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Do not lift tacked-down carpet without professional help.
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Do not use electrical appliances while on wet carpet or flooring.
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Do not disturb visible mold.
HERE ARE SOME EMERGENCY TIPS TO HELP YOU OUT IN CASE OF FIRE DAMAGE:
WHAT TO DO
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Corrosive by-products can cause irreversible etching in as few as 72 hours. Call for professional help.
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If the temperature is above 60°F, air out the house to reduce smoke odor.
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Clean Formica, chrome, porcelain and aluminum fixtures to prevent permanent tarnishing or etching.
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Change the air filter on your furnace if it uses forced air.
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Tape damp cheesecloth over returns and supply registers to capture loose soot in the air.
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Discard any open food packages.
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If the electricity is off, clean out the refrigerator and leave doors propped open.
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Send clothing with heavy smoke damage to a qualified restoration dry cleaner.
WHAT NOT TO DO
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Do not touch anything with your bare hands. Oil from your hands can permeate upholstery, walls and woodwork, causing additional damage.
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Do not wash walls. Incorrect cleaning could compound the soot residue.
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Do not attempt to clean carpets or upholstered furniture.
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Do not use electrical appliances until having them checked.
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Do not use ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet.
HERE ARE SOME EMERGENCY TIPS TO HELP YOU OUT IN CASE OF VANDALISM:
WHAT TO DO
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Fast action is required to prevent further damage. Call a restoration professional to remove damage caused by vandals.
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Make a list of all damage.
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Use a shop vacuum to remove glass particles from carpet and upholstery.
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Remove any debris from carpet or interior walls. Scrape or blot carpets and furniture - do not rub.
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Wash egg or other residue from the building exterior using water.
WHAT NOT TO DO
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Do not use household cleaning products on fabrics, upholstery or carpets.
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Do not attempt to remove chemical stains, including ink or paint.
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Do not operate damaged electrical appliances.