Mitigation & Water Damage Restoration Do’s & Don’ts

As both a home and business owner, we know all too well how leaky pipes and floods affect our customers, which is why we try to provide usable advice for mitigation and water damage restoration. While we are on call 24-7, here are a few things you can do immediately after you find water damage.

What Should You Do After Water Damage?

You should immediately try to mitigate the water damage by shutting off the water to the home and identifying the cause of the water damage. Next, it is important to remove the water and dry the area. As most homes and businesses lack the commercial equipment necessary, calling a water damage restoration expert will lessen the risk of infrastructure damage and the loss of valuable personal items.

Things You Can Do to Mitigate Water Damage

  1. Turn Off Water Valve at The Meter
  2. Eliminate the Water Source
  3. Flip The Electrical Breakers Off
  4. Turn Off the HVAC System When Possible
  5. Before Entering Into Water Damage, Use PPE as Sewage May Be Present
  6. Video or Photograph the Home for Insurance or Water Damage Restoration Services
  7. Remove Furniture, Electrical Devices, Or Appliances Away from Wet Areas
  8. Place Foam, Plastic, Tinfoil, or Wood Blocks Under Furniture Legs to Reduce Stains or Rust
  9. Remove Draperies if Wet or Pin the Bottom Up to Avoid Water Damage, Staining, or Mold
  10. Secure Items Like Antiques, Jewelry, Pictures, or Valuable Household Goods
  11. Dispose of Wet, Damaged Items Like Clothes, Bedding, Shoes, Books, and Surface Décor
  12. Wash Your Hands and Use Hand Sanitizer
  13. Seek Medical Care If Respiratory Issues Arise

Most of these water damage mitigation practices require fast and efficient responses. If you are unsure of where to begin, you can call our Restore Pro experts for immediate water damage restoration as we handle the mitigation, debris removal or storage, clean-up, and restoration.

 What Should You Not Do After Water Damage?

When water is present, safety is a priority. Here are a few things you should not do after water damage.

  1. Do Not Panic – Our Experts Are Just a Call Away
  2. Do Not Enter Areas with Standing Water
  3. Avoid Using Electrical Appliances to Clean Up Water to Avoid Electrical Shock
  4. Do Not Walk in Wet Areas to Minimize the Water Damage -Contaminants May Be Present
  5. Do Not Turn on HVAC System Unless Approved by Water Damage Restoration Experts
  6. Do Not Put Newspapers Down on Floors as the Ink Will Cause Damage
  7. Do Not Consume Food or Personal Items as They May Be Contaminated
  8. Do Not Stay at Home if Immune System is Compromised or Respiratory Symptoms Start
  9. Do Not Wait to Call for Water Damage Restoration – Mold Grows Within One Day

As the leading water damage restoration company in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, consumers have relied on our water damage restoration technicians for over twenty years.

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