Some "Don'ts" After a Water Damage

3/9/2020 (Permalink)

WHAT NOT TO DO AFTER A WATER DAMAGE FROM CLEAN WATER

DON’T:

• Enter rooms with standing water where electrical shock hazards may exist
• Enter affected areas if electrical outlets, switches, circuit breakers or electrical equipment are exposed to water. Always avoid electrical shock hazards 
• Leave books, newspapers, magazines or other colored items on newt carpets or floors to avoid staining 
• Leave Oriental rugs or other colored rugs on wet wall to wall carpets 
• Use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water, possibly causing electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner 
• Use TVs or other electrical appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water. 

If you experience a water damage, call SERVPRO of Downtown Charleston to help get your home back in order. We have the proper training and equipment to get it done correctly. 

Call us at 843-577-2470