Things To Avoid When Dealing With Water Damage

3/1/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage can be stressful. What you do next is crucial since the damage can spread. Give SERVPRO of Central Glendale a call first to save time.

Stepping into a huge puddle of water as you enter your residence can cause immediate stress to both you and your family.    

What you do next is crucial since even more damage to your home is a possibility if SERVPRO of Central Glendale is not contacted immediately. If you ever find yourself in this situation, keep these tips in mind to avoid further damage to your home.

Check the building before entering

Avoid entering the home or building without checking to see if it is safe first. Checking the home from the outside through a window will give you a general idea of the damage. Inspect to see if it is even safe to enter back into the home. If the water has completely flooded the structure, we suggest staying out until help arrives. This also depends on how the water leak happened. Toilet overflow? We suggest staying out. Water pipe leak from the kitchen sink? You would most likely be able to enter.

Avoid using electricity when a flood occurs

Never try to use a vacuum cleaner to suck puddles of water up. Remember that electricity and water is never a good idea. The typical household vacuum is not meant to handle water of any kind and can be very dangerous if attempted. There is a possibility that water got inside the light bulbs as well. Do not try to turn on the lights or other ceiling fixtures. Since the wiring can be damaged, it is best to avoid it for the time being. The results can be fatal and we recommend contacting us before electricity is handled.

Never use portable fans to dry water damage

Do not try to use portable fans to dry out the affected areas. Water damage calls for specialized air movers to dry out moisture that may still be present. This includes under your floors as well as drywall. Household fans have only so many watts to maintain a room’s cool temperature, but our commercial grade air movers do just the trick.  

Be sure to give us a call first

For more information about water damage and more advice, give us a call at (818) 246-2200. You will be able to speak to one of our specialists today. We are always happy to help. Be sure to give our Glendale office a call first!