Water Damage Tips

2/11/2016 (Permalink)

A flooded basement in Scranton SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge was able to safely dry.

With the extreme cold weather forecasted for the weekend, frozen and burst pipes will be prevelant. Please follow these water damage tips should your home or business experience a water disaster and that SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge is avialble 24/7 to meet any cleanup your home or business may experience. We are the Scranton area's leader in drying and restoring wet strucrtures. Call (570) 235-1646 in Lackawanna County for immediate assitance. We work with your insurance company.

After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:

• Is it safe to stay in the house?
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!

Have A  Water Damage Emergency? Call (570) 235-1646

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 carpet 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 ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.