The SERVPRO® Do’s & Don’ts of Water Damage

2/3/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Shrewsbury/Westborough leaders in Fire & Water Cleanup & Restoration.

Follow these Do’s & Don’ts to help reduce water damage and increase the chances of successful mediation until your SERVPRO of Shrewsbury/ Westborough professionals arrive 

Water Damage Emergency Tips

• Shut off the water source if possible or contact a qualified party to stop the water source.
• Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the building when access to the power distribution is safe from electrical shock.
• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
• Place aluminum for wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Move any paintings, art objects, computers, documents and other sensitive valuables to dry place.
• Don’t enter affected areas if electrical outlets , switches, circuit breakers or electrical equipment are exposed to water. Always avoid electrical shock hazards.
• Don’t use your household vacuum cleaner to remove water; this could cause electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t turn on ceilings fixtures if ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

When water damage takes control of your life, we help take it back. SERVPRO of  Shrewsbury/ Westborough make it “Like it never even happened,” and we’re just a phone call away, 508-393-7898.