DO's & DONT's

What to do

Damage from water and microbial growth can begin within hours.

• Make surewater source is turned off.
• Remove shoes, paper goods, potted plants, etc.
• Move photos, paintings, and art objects to a safe, dry location.
• Place aluminum foil or small wood blocks under furniture legs.
• Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings.
• Remove wet fabrics and dry them as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
• Open drawers, closet and cabinet doors to enhance drying.
• If damage occurs during a cool season, leave heat on; if in summer, use an air conditioner if available.

What not to do

• Do not use an ordinary household vacuum to remove water.
• Do not use electrical appliances while onwet carpet orwet floors.
• Do not go into rooms with standing water if the electricity is still on.
• Do not place newspaper in traffic areas to walk on, since newspaper ink transfers easily to the wet carpet fibers & may result in permanent staining.
• Do not walk on carpet any more than necessary. This will keep from spreading the damage to unaffected areas.
• Do not disturb visible mold.