What Can I Do While Waiting for Help to Arrive for My Frozen Pipe Water Damage in New Baltimore?

2/27/2024 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24 hours a day in Macomb County.

Our Mount Clemens and New Baltimore teams are ready to respond to your water damage emergency day or night, 365 days a year. Here are some things you can and should not do while waiting for professional help to arrive when you have a water damage emergency:

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

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When you have a water damage emergency in your New Baltimore home or commercial business, our local Mount Clemens and New Baltimore team is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 586-598-5050. 

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